Stan Jones

Stan Jones is an Associate Professor at the University of Michigan's School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS), specializing in Landscape Architecture. His work bridges inclusive design, social justice, and the built environment, focusing on how design decisions impact accessibility and equity in urban, rural, and wild landscapes.

Education:

• MLA in Landscape Architecture, University of California at Berkeley
• MCP in City and Regional Planning, University of California at Berkeley
• BS in Landscape Architecture, University of California, Davis
• BS in Education, Miami University

Research Focus: Jones explores intersections of accessibility, equity, and sustainability in landscape design. His projects include neighborhood planning under ADA guidelines, cultural landscape preservation, and policy development for students with disabilities in design fields. He emphasizes collaborative design processes that prioritize marginalized voices.

Practice & Impact:

• Saline High School Athletic Complex Reconceptualization (2019–present)
• Dana Hall Garden, University of Michigan (2011–2012)
• University of Oregon Campus Heart Project (2004)

These projects integrate community engagement, sustainable practices, and pedagogical innovation.

Professional Affiliations:

• Representative, Michigan ASLA Legislative Advocacy Day (2014–present)
• Member, American Society of Landscape Architects
• Member, Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture
• Co-Principal Investigator, Cultural Landscape Preservation Field School (2005–2010)