Principal
MIG
Berkeley, California
Melissa Erikson is a licensed landscape architect and Principal, Director of Community Design Services at MIG. Melissa grew up finger-tracing land contours on National Geographic maps, and is now shaping them in the public realm for people of all ages and abilities. Her work encompasses a diverse range of outdoor spaces from parks and plazas to trails and streets – with the common purpose of connecting people to nature and fostering positive associations to story, memory, and place. A collaborative problem-solver, Melissa finds inspiration in bringing together multiple disciplines and perspectives to create designs that respond to the physical, environmental, and cultural characteristics of a site. With her creativity and attention to detail, she listens thoughtfully and makes the appropriate connections between people and ideas to arrive at consensus-based solutions. She focuses her passion and enthusiasm toward developing sustainable public landscapes that engage the senses, promote interaction, and give voice to each community’s story. She focuses on public projects with work that spans planning and design with an emphasis on inclusivity. She speaks frequently on trails, inclusive design, and inclusive play.
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Addressing Conservation and Recreation Priorities Within the Regional and Rural Contexts
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
2:45 PM – 4:00 PM
