Male, born 1934-08-10, died 1998-07-03
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Lyle, John T., Landscape Architect
Principal, John Tillman Lyle, Landscape Architect, Pomona, CA.
Assistant Professor of Landscape Architecture, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona), Pomona, CA, 1968-c. 1972; Associate Professor of Landscape Architecture, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona), Pomona, CA, c. 1972; Professor of Landscape Architecture, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona), Pomona, CA, c. 1986; Founder, Lyle Center for Regenerative Studies, Cal Poly Pomona, Pomona, CA; a press release issued by Cal Poly Pomona announcing a new edition of his book, Design for Human Ecosystems," (04/16/1999), stated: "Lyle initiated the Master of Landscape Architecture program at the university and was department chair for 10 years. Part of his legacy is the Center for Regenerative Cal Poly Pomona - John Tillman Lyle 2-2-2-2 Studies, a 16-acre demonstration community showcasing technologies that could help regenerate the life-support systems of American cities and suburbs." (See Eric Bishop, "Visionary Book on Human Ecosystems Reissued,"
The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) gave Lyle's design for his own garden in Sierra Madre, CA, an Honor Award, 1986. The same year, ASLA also presented Lyle with a Merit Award in the Communications Category for his book, Design for Human Ecosystems, (New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1985).
His parents were Leo Tillman Lyle and Martha Ellen (Rawlins) Lyle.
John Lyle married Harriett L. (Fancher) Lyle.
With Harriet, John Lyle had two children: Cybele K. Lyle and Alexander Lyle.
Oberlin College named a plaza for him in front of the Adam Joseph Lewis Center for Environmental Studies. Lyle served as the buildings lead landscape architect. Lyle spoke at a Workshop discussing the social impact of the Friends of Mammoth California State Supreme Court decision, 12/15/1972 held at Cal Poly Pomona's School of Environmental Design; other panelists included: Randy Harrison, Executive Director of the League of California Cities; Gloria S. McGregor, Executive Secretary of the Tulare County Association of Governments; Sharon Hightower, Director of Planning and Development for the City of Claremont, CA; Richard C. Hall, National Science Foundation. (See "Workshop to Sift Impact of Ecology Ruling," Los Angeles Times, 12/08/1972, p. SG5.) Lyle wrote crime fiction under the pen name "Chris Renn."
PCAD id: 6661
Name | Date | City | State |
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Lyle, John Tillman, Garden, Sierra Madre, CA | Sierra Madre | CA |