City of Albany, California
Chris Kent has extensive experience in the field of landscape architecture, serving as the Principal at PGAdesign Landscape Architects since March 1996. In addition to their role at PGAdesign, Chris is actively involved in various committees and councils, including the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Committee and Planning & Zoning Commission in the City of Albany, CA. Chris also serves on the Dean's Advisory Council at UC Berkeley College of Environmental Design. In the past, Chris has been a Trustee at ASLA-NCC, acting as a liaison between the national organization and the Northern California Chapter. With a Master's degree in Landscape Architecture from UC Berkeley, Chris brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to their various professional roles.
City of Albany, California
The City of Albany is dedicated to maintaining its small town ambience, responding to the needs of a diverse community, and providing a safe, healthy and sustainable environment. Albany is a small city of 18,539 (2010 census) residents, located within the greater San Francisco Bay area. Albany today combines a small-town ambience with its central location in a major metropolitan region. Albany prides itself on being a safe, community-oriented city, with strong services and programs for youth, families and the elderly. It is a city made up largely of single-family homes and small businesses. Albany's small town character is exemplified by its "Main Street," Solano Avenue, a pedestrian friendly business district composed primarily of small "mom and pop" shops, and home to some of the Bay area's best restaurants! Albany's public schools have an outstanding reputation with student test scores at the elementary, middle and high school levels among the highest in the state. Our city is beautifully located on the eastern shoreline of the San Francisco Bay, directly east of the Golden Gate Bridge.