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Buford O. Davis - Project Landscape Architect

Qualifications & Areas of Expertise:
  • Site Planning and Design
  • Historic Preservation
  • Project Management
  • Landscape and Irrigation Design
  • Environmental Planning
Education:

Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, University of Florida, 1974

Professional Registration:
  • Florida Department of Transportation Professional Services Qualification, 1997
  • Registered Landscape Architect, State of Florida, Board of Professional Regulation, Registration #838, 1986
Experience:

1995 to
present
Buford Davis & Associates, Principle, Landscape Architects Gainesville, Florida (formerly Blitch, Davis & Feiber)
1978 -
1995
Landscape Architect & Principle: Blitch, Davis & Feiber, Landscape Architects, Gainesville, Florida
1992 -
1996
Adjunct Professor of Landscape Architecture, University of Florida Landscape Design, Ornamental Horticulture, Site Planning & Construction Documents
1976 -
1978
Landscape Architect, Intern: Taft, Bradshaw & Associates, Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, Florida
1974 -
1976
Owner, Creative Gardens; Landscape Contractor, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

Awards and Recognition:

  • City Beautification Award: Thomas M. Feiber Memorial, 1997
  • City Beautification Award: Millhopper Road Widening & Improvement, 1996
  • City Beautification Award: Shands South Entry, 1996
  • City Beautification Award: Shands Chronic Dialysis Center, 1996
  • Florida Chapter ASLA Chapter Service Award, 1991-93
  • Florida Chapter ASLA Service Award - Xeriscape Sub-committee Chairman, 1992
  • Florida Trust for Historic Preservation; In Recognition of Meritorious Achievement in the field of Historic Preservation, 1989
  • Wilbur Harling Award - Outstanding Landscape Design in Gainesville, 1986 - 1988
  • Distinguished Alumnus Award, Department of Landscape Architecture, University of Florida, 1986
  • Florida Chapter ASLA Merit Award for outstanding design, 1983

Memberships :

  • American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA)
  • Thomas Center Associates Board of Directors
  • Landscape Ordinance Review Board, Alachua County, 1997
  • Section Chairman, Florida Chapter ASLA, 1991 - 1993
  • Codes Enforcement Review Board, City of Gainesville, 1992
  • Sign Ordinance Review Board for Alachua County, 1989

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