Carmine Russo

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About Carmine Russo

Carmine is a co-founder and the leader of design practice at REALM Collaborative, a passionate group of urbanists, designers and storytellers. He is an experienced leader in the design of the urban realm. He has led multiple projects for world-class leaders in healthcare, higher education and arts institutions, and has worked on major urban transportation projects as well as corporate, commercial and civic assignments. Carmine has engaged with accomplished multidisciplinary teams in the United States, and consulted with international clients in the development of projects in Russia, China and India. He is a leader who works well in the team environment and builds strong relationships with his clients. Carmine is an advocate of innovation in design, as well as sustainability strategies that protect and enhance the natural environment. He is also a visible leader in the profession of landscape architecture through his thirteen years of service on the executive committee of the Ohio Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA). He has served as Secretary, Treasurer and Vice-President of Communications before becoming President of the Chapter in 2014-2015. He completed his time on the committee in 2019 after serving two terms as Vice-President of Legislative Affairs. Carmine has served as guest critic at The Ohio State University's Knowlton School, and has acted as design juror for multiple state ASLA awards programs. He has been a guest speaker and moderator at both professional and academic institutions for landscape architecture and urban design. He was nominated to the Board of Directors for the Columbus Neighborhood Design Center in 2018 and served two terms as Board President from 2021-2022. He currently serves on the Executive Committee as Immediate Past President.