Donald G. Wishart, ASLA, PLA

Donald Wishart, PLA, is a Director and Senior Design Leader for GAI’s Community Solutions Group, where he brings 36 years of landscape architecture expertise to the creation of innovative, livable, and sustainable environments. His expertise encompasses master planning, sustainable site design and livable streetscape design, specializing in turning complex design concepts into compelling, built environments that enrich local communities and enhance quality of life.

Guided by smart growth principles, green infrastructure integration, and innovative stormwater management, Donald has led project teams to multiple honors from the Florida Chapter of the ASLA and prestigious national recognition from the Urban Land Institute and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for sustainable and smart growth achievements.

A proud University of Florida alumnus and a long-standing member of the Professional Advisory Council, Donald earned his Bachelor of Landscape Architecture from UF’s College of Design, Construction and Planning in 1989, and was honored with the Department of Landscape Architecture’s Distinguished Alumni Award in 2021. He is an ASLA member and a licensed Landscape Architect in Florida, Georgia, and New York.