David Hill

David Hill is an Adjunct Lecturer in the Department of Landscape Architecture at the School of Design, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. He is also a practicing landscape architect, entrepreneur, and historic properties redeveloper, with a career spanning over three decades.

• Harvard University: Charles Eliot Fellow of Landscape Architecture (1988-89), Master of Landscape Architecture with Distinction (1988)
• Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University: Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (1984)

Research and professional interests: David Hill’s work focuses on industrial landscapes, industrial waterscapes, heritage and climate change, and resilient landscape design and planning. He integrates professional outreach with ecotourism, heritage tourism, and quality of life initiatives.

Publication trends: His articles primarily address landscape architecture, environmental science, and urban planning, with subtopics like historic preservation, sustainable development, and international collaboration in design practices.

• 2023: Virginia Municipal League Innovation Award for Economic Development
• 2021: AIA Blue Ridge Chapter Honor Award
• 2019: APA Virginia Chapter Commonwealth Plan of the Year Award – Bedford Bridge Street Area Plan
• 2016: ASLA Virginia Chapter Honor Award for Design – Elmwood Park, Roanoke, VA
• ... [additional awards omitted for brevity]

Advising and grants: While no formal advisees are listed, David Hill has influenced numerous projects through his firm, Hill Studio, which he founded in 1988. His work has secured funding for ecotourism, historic preservation, and community development in Virginia and globally.

Labs and teams: He founded Hill Studio, a multidisciplinary firm in Roanoke, VA, comprising community planners, landscape architects, architects, and architectural historians. His team has worked on projects like the Blue Ridge Parkway and international initiatives in China.