Laurie is fascinated by the complexities and stories associated with landscapes and the history they reveal, and her work is guided by the principle that landscape preservation requires managing rather than halting change. Laurie’s analytical and communication skills enable her to readily identify issues and clearly outline potential choices and tradeoffs related to analysis, design, and management of cultural landscapes.

Laurie Matthews, FASLA, is an Instructor in the Landscape Architecture Department and Historic Preservation Program, and Director of Preservation Planning + Design at MIG. She is a nationally recognized expert in cultural landscapes and preservation planning and design. Her work has helped steward some of the most iconic historic places in the country such as Yosemite National Park, Willamette Falls, and Hearst Castle. Laurie has an M.L.A. and B.L.A. from the University of Oregon, and a B.A. in Art from Lewis & Clark College. She is the Historic American Landscape Survey representative for Oregon and serves on the board of Restore Oregon. She has garnered national and regional awards for her work, and frequently speaks at national conferences on historic preservation and design.