Richard Kennedy, ASLA

Senior Principal
James Corner Field Operations
Oakland, California

Richard is a Senior Principal at Field Operations and Director of the firm’s San Francisco office. With 20 years of professional experience, Richard is committed to improving cities through the design of a resilient, holistic and vibrant public realm. Richard led the design of the Presidio Tunnel Tops Project in San Francisco, the new 14-acre park that connects the Presidio to San Francisco’s Bayfront, as well as Cleveland’s Public Square; Memphis’ Shelby Farms Park; and South Plaza at London’s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Richard has taught graduate level design studios and lectured at universities, symposiums, and foundations around the world.

Presentation(s):

• FRI-FS-13: The Presidio Tunnel Tops – Transforming Infrastructure into a Park for All

  Friday, November 11, 2022
  12:30pm – 5:00pm PT

• SAT-C09: Curating the Presidio: From Historic Military Post to World-class Park

  Saturday, November 12, 2022
  3:45pm – 5:00pm PT

• SUN-C05: San Francisco Waterfront Transformation

  Sunday, November 13, 2022
  3:45pm – 5:00pm PT