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Janet RosenbergFCSLA, FASLA, IFLA, RCA
Janet Rosenberg in 2019
Born	Toronto, Ontario
Occupation	Landscape Architect
Awards	1992 Governor General of Canada Confederation Medal 2003 OALA Pinnacle Award for Landscape Architectural Excellence 2024 CSLA Lifetime Achievement Award
Practice	Janet Rosenberg & Studio (JRS)
Website	jrstudio.ca

Janet Rosenberg, FCSLA, FASLA, IFLA, RCA, is a Canadian landscape architect based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada and the founding principal of Janet Rosenberg & Studio (JRS).

Awards

Janet Rosenberg was awarded the 1992 Governor General of Canada Confederation Medal, the 2003 OALA’s Pinnacle Award for Landscape Architectural Excellence, the 2008 Urban Leadership Award from the Canadian Urban Institute, and the 2024 CSLA Lifetime Achievement Award.

Rosenberg is a Fellow of the Canadian Society of Landscape Architects and the American Society of Landscape Architects.

Notable Projects

Notable Janet Rosenberg & Studio (JRS) landscape projects include:

• Alberta Legislature Grounds Revitalization (Edmonton, 2024)
• University Commons, University of Alberta (Edmonton, 2022)
• Yorkville Plaza (Toronto, 2022)
• Howard Street Parkette (Toronto, 2022)
• The Royal Hotel (Picton, Prince Edward County, Ontario, 2022)
• Edmonton Civic Precinct (Edmonton, 2021)
• James Canning Gardens (Toronto, 2021)
• U of T Student Commons (Toronto, 2021)
• Senator Marian Maloney Park (Etobicoke, 2019)
• Aquavista (Toronto, 2019)
• Montgomery Square (Toronto, 2019)
• Kìwekì Point (formerly Nepean Point) (Ottawa, 2017–)
• Alexandra Park Community Revitalization (Toronto, 2017–)
• Victoria Park Revitalization (Kingston, 2017)
• David Braley & Nancy Gordon Rock Garden at Royal Botanical Gardens (Burlington/Hamilton, 2016)
• Pioneer Village and Finch West TTC stations (Toronto, 2017)
• Women’s College Hospital Redevelopment (Toronto, 2016)
• Mirvish Village/Honest Ed’s (Toronto, 2015–)
• The Plaza at The Pinnacle on Adelaide (Toronto, 2015)
• Fort York’s Visitor Centre (Toronto, 2014)
• Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre (Scarborough, 2014)
• Max Tanenbaum Healing Garden, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre (Toronto, 2014)
• Richard Ivey School of Business, Western University (London, 2013)
• Guelph Civic Centre Market Square (Guelph, 2012)
• Jamie Bell Adventure Playground, High Park (Toronto, 2012)
• Devonian Gardens (Calgary, 2012)
• Joel Weeks Park (Toronto, 2012)
• Richmond-Adelaide Centre (Toronto, 2011)
• Riverwalk Commons (Newmarket, 2011)
• Celebration Square (Mississauga, 2011)
• Martin Goodman Trail (Toronto, 2009)
• HTO Park (Toronto, 2007)
• Town Hall Square (Toronto, 2005)
• Franklin Children’s Garden (Centre Island, Toronto, 2005)
• TD Centre Plaza Revitalization (Toronto, 2005)
• Welland Canal Park & Civic Square (Welland, 2005)
• Schulich School of Business, York University (Toronto, 2004)
• 30 Adelaide Street East (Toronto, 2002)
• Barrel Warehouse Park (Waterloo, 2001)
• Jackson Triggs Estate Winery (Niagara-on-the-Lake, 2001)
• Courthouse Square (Toronto, 1995)
• York University Common (Toronto, 1992)

Rosenberg, together with Ghanaian-British architect David Adjaye and Israeli designer and artist Ron Arad, was one of the six design teams shortlisted for the Canadian Holocaust Monument international design competition in 2014.

References

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10. Mutrie, Eric. "Picton's Revamped Royal Hotel Displays a Strong Sense of Self". Azure. Azure Publishing. Retrieved 7 February 2023.
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13. "Toronto's Alexandra Park Community Revitalization Wins ULI Global Awards for Excellence". Building. iQ Business Media Inc. Retrieved 4 December 2023.
14. Bisby, Adam (January 7, 2022). "The almost-public square". National Post. Retrieved 27 July 2022.
15. "RBG rock garden plan officially launched". The Hamilton Spectator. April 22, 2014. Retrieved 27 July 2022.
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21. "Guelph Civic Centre Market Square Pavilion". Canadian Architect. iQ Business Media Inc. Retrieved 27 July 2022.
22. Tromsness, Rebecca (May 18, 2012). "Mike Holmes to rebuild High Park playground's wooden castle". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 27 July 2022.
23. Battersby, Sarah-Joyce (May 18, 2012). "Rebuilding the Jamie Bell Adventure Playground". Torontoist. Retrieved 27 July 2022.
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30. Bozikovic, Alex (February 26, 2014). "Renowned architects and artists reveal visions for new Canadian Holocaust Monument". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 27 July 2022.
31. Bozikovic, Alex (February 28, 2014). "Designing a Holocaust memorial for a new generation". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 27 July 2022.

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