My mentor, Kevin, is what I would call a “big picture” guy; he has this gift of seeing things from 30,000 feet. One of the topics we’ve been talking about is how landscape architecture shapes communities, then cities, and the larger world, and how it influences the way we live and experience different places.

For those of you who admire someone who is a professional in a field or area of interest to you, I highly recommend reaching out to them. Most people are excited and flattered that someone is interested in their work and more than willing to meet to share their thoughts and perspective.