Ainslie Arts Plaza
Roadway-to-plaza conversion creating a community space as part of Chicago's 'Make Way for People' urban design initiative.
JTB
Associate Design Principal & Landscape Architect
Transforming Communities Through Design
Landscape architect specializing in community planning, placemaking, and sustainable design. Since joining Teska Associates, led projects including Lincoln Square Master Plan, Ainslie Arts Plaza, and Evanston Skate Park.
Professional Credentials
- Professional Landscape Architect (PLA)
- American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA)
- Master's in Landscape Architecture - University of Colorado Denver
- Associate Design Principal at Teska Associates
Awards & Recognition
- APA Illinois Strategic Plan Award - Lincoln Square Master Plan
- 2025 APWA Chicago Metro Chapter Award - Evanston Skate Park
Featured Projects
Lincoln Square Master Plan & Brown Line Plaza
Master planning for Brown Line station area with integrated transit plaza design featuring sustainable design elements and community engagement.
Evanston Skate Park
10,000 square foot concrete skateboard park designed through public engagement, serving skateboarders of all skill levels.
2025 American Public Works Association (APWA) Chicago Metro Chapter Award
In the Media
Block Club Chicago
Lincoln Square Neighbors Want Brown Line Plaza to Match Old World Charm of Neighborhood
Block Club Chicago
From 'Dead Space' To Community Hub: Neighbors Want Food Trucks, Movies And More In New Ainslie Plaza
Block Club Chicago
Lincoln Square's Ainslie Arts Plaza Set To Host Makers' Market, Live Music And Movies This Summer
40th Ward of Chicago
Ainslie Arts Plaza Opens Up Lincoln Avenue North as Gateway to Northside
Contact Information
Email: jill@jillianbenoist.com
Teska Associates
Website: teskaassociates.com
Location: Chicago, Evanston, and the greater Chicagoland region