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,"Accessed 10/03/2013.)

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."

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