Experts

SWA/Balsley

SWA/Balsley is a New York City-based landscape architecture firm with an international reputation for transforming urban environments. For over 50 years, they have championed the power of design to shape meaningful places, balancing aesthetics with environmental stewardship. Their portfolio ranges from intimate urban plazas to major waterfront parks.

Notable Work: Hunter’s Point South Park (LIC), Riverside Park South, and Peggy Rockefeller Plaza.

Thomas Balsley

PLA, FASLA | Co-Managing Principal

Tom brings over 40 years of experience and has designed more than 100 public spaces in NYC alone. He is a recipient of the prestigious ASLA Design Medal and has had his work exhibited at MoMA.

Thomas Balsley

PLA, FASLA | Co-Managing Principal

Tom brings over 40 years of experience and has designed more than 100 public spaces in NYC alone. He is a recipient of the prestigious ASLA Design Medal and has had his work exhibited at MoMA.

Thomas Balsley

PLA, FASLA | Co-Managing Principal

Tom brings over 40 years of experience and has designed more than 100 public spaces in NYC alone. He is a recipient of the prestigious ASLA Design Medal and has had his work exhibited at MoMA.

Steven T. Lee

PLA, ASLA | Principal

Steven leads complex public realm projects, balancing design innovation with practical site realities. His past work includes Drexel Square in Philadelphia and 87 Park in Miami Beach with Renzo Piano.

Steven T. Lee

PLA, ASLA | Principal

Steven leads complex public realm projects, balancing design innovation with practical site realities. His past work includes Drexel Square in Philadelphia and 87 Park in Miami Beach with Renzo Piano.

Steven T. Lee

PLA, ASLA | Principal

Steven leads complex public realm projects, balancing design innovation with practical site realities. His past work includes Drexel Square in Philadelphia and 87 Park in Miami Beach with Renzo Piano.