Sanober Khan

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Sanober Khan is an architect that works in New York City. She is currently a designer for Urbahn Architects and has previously worked as an architect for The Earth Home in New Delhi, India. Khan has earned a Master’s Degree in Advanced Architectural Design from Columbia University, and a Bachelor's Degree from Jamia Millia Islamia University in Delhi, India. Achieved multiple awards, one of her most notable works was Project Chaak, which aimed to create a public space for people to gather and spend time. The park had elements made of steel and bamboo frames, along with areas like volleyball courts, a track, and some gym equipment.

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Jennifer Nitzky

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Jennifer Nitzky is a landscape architect and ISA certified arborist with 20+ years of experience in urban planning and design, recreational design., and playground design. She is currently a Design Principal at Studio HIP and works in New York City. Nitzky has earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Architectural Design at Bowling Green State University in Ohio and a Master’s in Landscape Architecture at Ball State University in Indiana. She has been actively involved in the development of over 200 playgrounds at the Trust for Public Land’s NYC Playgrounds Program. These playgrounds pin in on green infrastructure, including features such as rain gardens, permeable pavement, and large turf areas for collecting stormwater. Nitzky is a 2-term past present of ASLA-NY (New York Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects) and is passionate about bringing people together and promoting wellness and sustainability.