Nick Jabs

Nick Jabs is a Lecturer in the Department of Landscape Architecture at the University of Pennsylvania's Weitzman School of Design. He concurrently serves as a Senior Associate at PORT, focusing on public realm projects. His work emphasizes community collaboration in transforming underutilized spaces into vibrant public areas across diverse regions including Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Arkansas, and Idaho.

• Education: M.L.A. from University of Pennsylvania (McHarg Prize recipient), B.Arch. from University of Arkansas

Research interests center on interdisciplinary design approaches merging architecture and landscape architecture principles, with particular focus on consensus-building processes for public projects. His professional practice demonstrates expertise in large-scale park implementations and contested site revitalization.

Recognitions include AIA Philadelphia's Young Architect Award (2023) and leadership roles on the Landscape Architecture Foundation Board.