Chris Barnes is a licensed Landscape Architect and Principal at SCAPE, a landscape architecture and urban design practice with offices in New York, New Orleans, and San Francisco. He helped establish SCAPE’s New Orleans studio, expanding the firm’s regional presence and impact. The practice is dedicated to designing and advocating for ecologically restorative and socially engaged landscapes, urban environments, and natural infrastructure. With over 15 years of experience, Chris has led a diverse range of projects locally, regionally, and nationally. His work emphasizes open space, park design, and restorative landscapes that provide meaningful benefits for both communities and ecosystems.