david motzenbecker
associate, ASLA, RLA

David joined oslund.and.assoc. after receiving his MLA from the University of Minnesota in May of 2001. David's involvement on projects ranges from campus master planning to detailed residential design. His interest in design and abilities in creative writing and graphic design have proven to be an invaluable resource. Drawing on this unique combination of creative writing and design skills, David has helped to produce many of the master planning documents for our clients, as well as new marketing materials for the firm. His thoroughness and attention to detail have been the cornerstone to the success of our award-winning master plans. David’s professional interest in the public landscape find him involved in a wide variety of public policy forums. His ability to influence the design of public places has been an asset to local neighborhood groups, not to mention the city as a whole. His other interests include the design of contemplative landscapes, Japanese design & theory and academic exploration & teaching.


EDUCATION
University of Minnesota
College of Architecture and Landscape Architecture
Masters of Landscape Architecture, 2001

Valparaiso University
Bachelors of Arts in Advertising, 1992

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

oslund.and.assoc., Minneapolis, MN
Associate, 2001 to present

Recent Projects:

Gold Medal Park, Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis Public Schools Stormwater Gardens, Minneapolis, MN
Augsburg College Center for Business, Science, & Religion, Minneapolis, MN
Mason City Library Master Plan, Mason City, IA
Dankuk Housing Development, Seoul, South Korea
Sanford Health Research Park, Sioux Falls, SD
Sanford Health Children's Hospital, Sioux Falls, SD
Sanford Health Master Plan, Sioux Falls, SD
Sanford Health Land Use & Master Plan, Luverne, MN
Sanford Health Land Use & Master Plan, Chamberlain, SD
University of Sioux Falls Master Plan, Sioux Falls, SD
Hamline University Klas Center Plaza, St. Paul, MN
Rural Learning Center, Howard, SD
Greenpark Villas Housing Development, Beijing, China
University of Minnesota Morris Master Plan, Morris, MN
University of Minnesota Crookston Master Plan Update, Crookston, MN
Flathead Valley Community College Master Plan, Kalispell, MT
Hamline University Master Plan, St. Paul, MN
Numerous private residential estate plans


oslund.and.assoc., Minneapolis, MN
Intern, 2000-2001

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

2007 APA National Planning Excellence Award for a Grassroots Initiative for the Corridor Housing Initiative (CHI). CHI Project Team Leader for Kingfield Neighborhood Association. Presented by the American Planning Association, National Chapter.
2005 H.W.S. Cleveland Award for Leadership Potential in Landscape Architecture. Presented by the American Society of Landscape Architects, Minnesota Chapter.
2005 Design Jury Member for Iowa ASLA Chapter Awards
2004 Design Jury Member for Michigan ASLA Chapter Awards
2001 MLA Commencement Address Speaker, University of Minnesota
" 2001 "Best of Show" Award in CALA All-Student Exhibition, University of Minnesota
2001 Member of Sigma Lambda Alpha, National Landscape Architecture Honor Society
2001 Studio work chosen by professors for CALA Exhibition of student /professorial work, University of Minnesota.

CIVIC & PROFESSIONAL VOLUNTEER SERVICE

President - Minneapolis City Planning Commission, Aug. 2006 - present.
Commissioner & Mayor's Representative - Minneapolis City Planning Commission April 2005-present.
Board Member - Walking Minneapolis Foundation. October 2006 - present.
Civic Review Committee Member - University of Minnesota: Metropolitan Design Center. October 2006 - October 2008.
Executive Board Member, Young Leaders Group, Urban Land Institute-MN District Council October 2004-2006.
Educational Project Facilitator - Urban Land Institute 'UrbanPlan'- ongoing
Steering Committee Member - Mayor's Great City Design Teams/Reweaving Initiative. Minneapolis, MN. February 2006-May 2007.
Steering Committee Member - Corridor Housing Initiative, August 2005-December 2006.
Project Team Leader - Kingfield Neighborhood - 2004 Corridor Housing Initiative Project
Member - Minneapolis Green Roof Policy Task Force, Aug. 2005 - Oct. 2005.
Board Member - King Bridge Partnership, June 2004-present.
President, Kingfield Neighborhood, Minneapolis, MN 2002-2005
Redevelopment/Zoning Chair Kingfield Neighborhood, Minneapolis, MN 2000-Oct. 2005
Professional Mentor for CALA Environmental Literacy Program 2001-2002
Student Chapter President - MASLA, 2000-2001
Admissions Committee Member - CALA MLA Admissions Committee, 2000 & 2001.

LECTURES
2002 CELA Conference, SUNY Syracuse, Environmental Literacy - Curriculum to Educate the New Generations of a Changing Planet - program initiated by Mary DeLaittre, University of Minnesota.

PUBLICATIONS
Untitled No. 4, CALA Student Exhibition, April 20
01. Gateways: An Exploration of Subtlety and Refinement in Design - "Best In Show" pp. 12-13