ABOUT OONA
Oona Johnsen, Principal of OJLA, is a licensed landscape architect in Florida and California with over 20 years of experience in the field of landscape architecture and project management. Throughout her life she has lived in many US States and Countries which have helped inform her design and cultural respect. Approachable and genuine, she believes in site design that merges surrounding architecture and site aesthetics while providing respect to community needs and cultural attributes.
See More Oona is a proficient project manager and can organize support staff efficiently, whether in-house or virtually across state lines. She believes in direct and continuous communication with clients, sub-consultants, and internal staff to keep projects moving smoothly, on time and on budget. She is consistently told she is a pleasure to work with, which gives her repeat work with clients.
You will find her in her walking or biking around town, attending community farmer’s markets and festivals, outside on hiking trails…or in the pool playing water polo. Show Less
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
- Registered Landscape Architect #5726, State of California
- Registered Landscape Architect #LA6667387, State of Florida
- LEED AP: Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Accredited Professional, U.S. Green Building
- ARSCA AP: American Rainwater Catchment Systems Association
AWARDS
- 2022 February Tampa Downtown Partnership Urban Excellence Award, Public Sector Project Award: Madison Street Park
- 2022 February Tampa Downtown Partnership Urban Excellence Award, Private Sector Project Award: Grand Central at Kennedy Courtyard Renovations
- 2021 October Florida Redevelopment Association, Planning Studies Award: Franklin Street Vision
- 2021 January National Association of Industrial and Office Parks (NAIOP), Best Office Project Award: MetWest Office Building 3
- 2020 October Hillsborough County Planning Commission, Award of Excellence in Entertainment & Redevelopment Categories: Madison Street Park
- 2004-2005 Fulbright Scholar, Bovec, Slovenia
- 2001 Outstanding Achievement Award, ASLA & AIA National Honor Award, Seattle Chapter AUA Honor Award: Maple Valley Library