Cristobal Betancourt
About Cristobal Betancourt
Cristobal Betancourt's Title and Role
Cristobal Betancourt holds the position of Vice President of Landscape Architecture & Planning. In this role, he leads a team with expertise in tackling significant municipal streetscapes, parks, transportation projects, campuses, facilities, and land development projects throughout Florida. He is responsible for overseeing a range of projects, particularly focusing on those that merge landscape architecture with comprehensive planning solutions.
Cristobal Betancourt's Education and Expertise
Cristobal Betancourt completed his post graduate studies in urban design at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, School of Architecture. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Landscape Architecture from Cornell University. His education has equipped him with specialized skills and knowledge in urban design and landscape architecture which he applies to his work in both the public and private sectors.
Cristobal Betancourt's Professional Background
Cristobal Betancourt has an extensive background in providing planning and landscape architecture design solutions for various clients. He has led projects involving significant infrastructure such as municipal streetscapes, parks, transportation projects, and land development. Notably, he has worked on the implementation of the Complete Streets Master Plan developed by the Broward County Metropolitan Planning Organization, and the master planning for SunTrax in Lakeland.
Projects Cristobal Betancourt Has Managed
Cristobal Betancourt has managed several notable projects, including segments of the Florida Turnpike and the pedestrianized Lincoln Road Mall in South Beach. As a principal for the Landscape Architecture Department's efforts for the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), he has been involved in districtwide landscape contracts, highway beautification projects, and LAP funded projects. His work integrates multiple modes of transportation, reflecting his expertise in designing for air, rail, roadway, and multimodal transit facilities.