Our People

Carter Smith, PLA

Carter Smith is a Landscape Architect and the Project Manager for CEI’s Parks & Trails Department. He has a diverse background in streetscapes, active transportation, green infrastructure, parks, trails, campuses, historical restoration, commercial and mixed-use developments. His nationwide experience working collaboratively in public and private sectors alongside engineers, architects, and planners heavily influences his success as a Project Manager. He draws from his years in the industry and critical thinking to drive successful projects and designs by expediting workflow and collectively keeping his team on task. Carter has a developed intuitive insight into the processes involved with the development and implementation of successful public open spaces in the landscape. His working approach incorporates focuses on sustainability and environmental stewardship with a belief that projects provide, not only an opportunity to activate communities but also an opportunity to stimulate environmental health.