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Connecticut board approves four landscape architect licenses; waivers noted
Summary
The Connecticut State Board of Landscape Architects approved licensure for four applicants — Anthony Fox, Daniel Gallagher, Heejung Shin and Andrew Freefeld — and noted seven reciprocity (waiver) applications had been received and verified without needing a board vote.
The Connecticut State Board of Landscape Architects voted to grant licensure to four applicants at its Aug. 19 meeting: Anthony Fox, Daniel Gallagher, Heejung (Heejung Shin), and Andrew Freefeld.
Anthony Fox appeared on the call and described interruptions in his licensure timeline related to family health issues; board members said his education, experience and examination (the board’s "three E's") met the state requirements and motioned to approve. "I have no problem recommending this candidate for licensure," a board member said before the motion was seconded. The board voted unanimously to grant Fox a Connecticut landscape architect license.
Similarly, the board reviewed and approved Daniel Gallagher, Heejung Shin and Andrew Freefeld after members confirmed each applicant’s education, experience and exam results met qualifications. For each applicant, a board member moved to approve and another seconded; votes were recorded as "aye" by all present.
Board members discussed the variation in historical exam formats and how older applicants who took different exam versions may show differing section counts on their records. A board member explained that the LARE shifted over time from written and hand-drawn formats to a fully computerized, multi-section exam; CLARB and board records identify which new sections remain to be passed for older candidates.
The board also noted a group of seven applicants seeking licensure by waiver (reciprocity) from other jurisdictions and five corporate practice applications; the board does not vote on reciprocity or corporate practice notices when applicants meet the established standards.
Earlier in the meeting the board approved a motion to accept the minutes from the May 20, 2025, meeting without change.
The board agreed to continue handling individual verification concerns — such as unverifiable employment entries — on a case-by-case basis and to ask applicants for additional documentation or an in-person appearance if clarification is needed.
The board said it will swear in a new public member, Sigrid (not yet sworn), at the next quarterly meeting if Department of Consumer Protection legal staff are available to administer the oath; the chair asked the new member to watch for DCP emails and to respond so swearing-in can be coordinated.
