Ernest Wong

Ernest C. Wong, Founder and Principal of Site Design Group, has been instrumental in fostering the landscape architecture and urban design profession for over 35 years. Based out of Chicago, Illinois, the firm has established a reputation for creative design solutions and developing thoughtful, community-oriented urban open spaces. The work reflects a shared commitment to improving the quality of life and the sustained resilience of diverse communities while prioritizing the highest level of design excellence.

A strong proponent of civic and community engagement, Mr. Wong serves on the boards of numerous service organizations and professional juries. Previously, Mr. Wong was named the 2010 Chicago Tribune Chicagoan of the Year, was bestowed Fellowship with the American Society of Landscape Architects in 2014, was awarded the National ASLA Community Service Award and the Daniel H. Burnham Distinguished Service Award from the Lambda Alpha International Land Economics Society in 2021.