René J. L. Fransen

René J. L. Fransen is a landscape architect and owner of his firm whose philosophy is that “it can be done.” René has been featured in numerous national publications, included in well-known books on landscape architecture as well as being seen on the HGTV series “Homes Across America” for a garden he created for a Gothic residence on Carrollton Avenue in New Orleans. René’s many travels have helped influence and guide his design work as he creates unique gardens for discerning clients in various environments. In 2005 René was inducted as a Fellow of the American Society of Landscape Architects (FASLA) for the quality of his professional work. René has twice served on the Friends of the Cabildo Board as well as being on the Board of Save Our Cemeteries for many years. René is the past President of the Board of Longue Vue House and Gardens, a Trustee of the New Orleans Botanical Garden Foundation and a member of the Steering Committee of Summer Lyric Theatre at Tulane. He is a member of a variety of cultural and preservation organizations both locally and nationally. René has been a FQ resident since 1978 and a FQ homeowner since 1985.