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DIXIE WATKINS III
Landscape Architect
Self-taught, State of Texas (No. 01727), 1993
Master of Science in Natural and Cultural Resource
Management
University of Texas at San Antonio, 1982
Bachelor of Architecture, History Option; Minors in Environmental Geology,
Art and Engineering
Texas Tech University, 1977
Dixie's extensive and diverse education and professional experience span 30 years during which time he has produced and collaborated in various award-winning projects. In 1988 he established Dixie Watkins III & Associates, a multidisciplinary firm providing comprehensive, conservation-based, master planning and land planning services. Dixie specializes in projects that involve open space, parks, historic landscapes, recreational facility and corridor planning, land use, rural and community planning, zoning studies, innovative engineering solutions, development strategies, and coordination with governmental entities. Other services he provides include architectural and landscape planning and design for residential communities, commercial properties, and municipalities. He is well-known for incorporating natural and historic elements, and indigenous themes and materials into project planning and design. He also provides unique insight into environmental management involving systematic research, evaluation and analysis techniques for the conservation, enhancement, and interpretation of both natural and cultural resources.
In 1996, Dixie was Team Leader for the East Side Salado Creek Corridor component of the Environmental Design Charrette -- Living with Water -- sponsored by the American Institute of Architects, San Antonio. His team was a multi-disciplinary team that worked to develop a strategic plan for the East section of Salado Creek, balancing conservation of natural resources with the need for re-development strategies. A video of the presentation of this plan is available at: Salsa.net (see "designteamEAST" link).
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS/MEMBERSHIPSAmerican Society of Landscape Architects
American Institute of Architects
American Planning Association
Archaeological Conservancy
International Association of Landscape Ecology
Nature Conservancy
National Eagle Scout Association
San Antonio Conservation Society
Trust for Public Land
Witte Museum of Natural History, Board of Directors, Advisory
AWARDS/HONORS
| 2003 | Planning and Design for the Environment, Bexar
Land Trust |
| 1999 | Restoration Award, Salado Creek Corridor Bexar County Master Naturalists |
| 1997 | Wings of Friendship Delegation to Kumamoto, Japan |
| 1997 | Team Leader, Medina River Design Charrette Natural and Cultural Resource and Base Map Preparation |
| 1996 | Team Leader, Salado Creek Corridor-East Side Redevelopment Projects. American Institute of Architects, San Antonio Environmental Design Charrette |
| 1995 | Mobile Workshop Leader; "History & Adaptive Reuse of Quarries," Urban Land Institute, National Executive Meeting |
| 1994 | San Antonio Water Quality Task Force, Open Space Board Appointee |
| 1994 | National ASLA Conference, Speaker and Panelist |
| 1994 | Open Space Advisory Board (Eight years; Five consecutive San Antonio City Council appointments) |
| 1994 | Speaker, Panelist and Tour Guide, American Society of Landscape Architects Annual Conference |
| 1994 | Beautification Award, Quarry Clubhouse at Lincoln
Heights San Antonio Chamber of Commerce |
| 1993 | Certificate of Appreciation for Working to Help Create Government Canyon , Government Canyon Coalition |
| 1993 | Feature Article on Landscape Architecture Practice and Projects, San Antonio Express-News, "Meet Your Neighbor" |
| 1991 | State of Texas Urban Forestry Award: Designer, The Inn at Los Patios |
| 1991 | Beautification Award, The Inn at Los Patios, San Antonio Chamber of Commerce |
| 1990 | Good Neighbor Award, KSAT Channel 12, Salado Creek Conservation |
| 1988 | Professional Service Award Speaker, American Planning Association, National Conference |