2022 Class of Fellows, Kevin Osburn, Indiana Chapter
Rundell Ernstberger Associates, Indianapolis, Indiana
For more than three decades, Kevin Osburn has created transformational site design, planning, and placemaking solutions that enhance social, environmental, and economic health. As a leading designer of innovative green infrastructure, complete streets, equitable transportation, and engaging public places, Kevin's works are frequently cited as models by cities throughout the U.S., featured in national design journals, and visited by millions of people each year. Through destination parks and public spaces, artful gardens and cultural landscapes, iconic urban trail systems, vibrant urban districts, and revitalized neighborhoods, his design solutions have transformed Midwestern places and systems, especially in Indianapolis where he has played a pivotal role in designing and implementing high-profile, award-winning projects. Among his many celebrated projects are: the Indianapolis Cultural Trail, an 8-mile, $63-million pedestrian and bicycle system woven seamlessly into the existing fabric of downtown, catalyzing over $1 billion in new investment; and the Monon Redevelopment-Monon Trail, Monon Boulevard, and Midtown Plaza, Indianapolis and Carmel, IN, an early urban-suburban rails-to-trails 10-mile trail project that creates a distinctive place and aesthetic. Kevin's works demonstrate a thoughtful approach to connecting, healing, inspiring, and transforming.
