Abel Bainnson Butz, LLP

Abel Bainnson Butz, LLP is a New York-based landscape architecture firm specializing in parks, sports facilities, and urban design projects. The firm provides comprehensive design services for waterfronts, urban planning, resiliency and sustainability initiatives, academic and housing developments, and rooftop terraces.

The firm's sports facilities expertise encompasses the design and construction of artificial turf fields, running tracks, tennis courts, pickleball courts, and outdoor sports flooring. Their approach integrates athletic programming with community-driven design, creating spaces that serve diverse populations and multiple sports activities.

Notable project experience includes the transformation of Betsy Head Park in Brooklyn, a multi-phase, $30-million initiative spanning 10.5 acres. This project demonstrates their capability in designing multi-sport synthetic turf fields that accommodate five different sports, recreational running tracks, and specialized facilities including parkour fitness courses and inclusionary basketball courts. The firm's design methodology emphasizes community engagement, incorporating input from neighborhood workshops and planning efforts to create inclusive, multi-generational spaces.

Abel Bainnson Butz, LLP combines infrastructure improvements with versatile programming that balances active and passive recreational uses. Their project portfolio reflects expertise in creating cohesive park systems that preserve existing natural features while introducing innovative athletic and community facilities.