New York, US, 14th May 2025, ZEX PR WIRE, Acclaimed landscape architect Dennis Pappas is the focus of a new in-depth online interview, offering a rare and thoughtful look into the mindset behind some of New York City’s most impactful green infrastructure projects. Known for his work on the Brooklyn Green Corridor and NYC’s first carbon-neutral rooftop garden, Pappas uses the conversation to reflect not just on his accomplishments—but on the values, lessons, and personal experiences that have shaped his career.
In the wide-ranging Q&A, Pappas discusses everything from urban failure to emotion in public space design. “People connect to places emotionally,” he says. “If you remove that layer, you end up with cold, forgettable spaces. Emotion is the part that sticks.”
The interview goes beyond project highlights, touching on the often overlooked tools of the trade, such as time, public trust, and creativity within constraints. “I think of time as a design material,” Pappas explains. “How a space changes over years—that’s part of the design.”
Other topics include:
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The overlooked value of urban rooftops
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Adapting cities for climate extremes
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His approach to working with both government and private developers
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Why failure is essential to innovation in design
Pappas also shares his hopes for the next generation of urban planners and communities: “I hope they see cities not as places that take from nature, but as places that work with it.”
The full interview is available now at the website here, providing readers with both practical insight and personal reflection from one of the city’s most respected landscape architects.
About Dennis Pappas
Dennis Pappas is a Brooklyn-based landscape architect with over 20 years of experience creating sustainable, inclusive urban spaces. He is a LEED Accredited Professional and Certified Green Roof Professional whose work focuses on climate resilience, community engagement, and smart, adaptable design.
