Gregory Duckworth, FASLA

Experience

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  Environmental Concepts, LLC

  Jul 1992 - now

  Owner

  Environmental Concepts has earned recognition for providing quality, personalized Landscape Architectural/Land Planning services for both small and large scale projects. From initial client contact, research and site analysis to master planning, design development and detailed site design, our services are tailored to address the issues of each project.We are experienced in working with multi-disciplinary teams and have established successful working relationships with numerous outstanding professionals to assure excellence in all aspects of project planning and design.Environmental Concepts has successfully undertaken projects in sensitive coastal wetland and upland environments meeting the needs of: the client, the site and the ultimate end-user. Our imaginative and comprehensive approach to planning and design is reflected in each design solution.Specialties: Landscape Architecture • Land Planning Show less

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  City of North Myrtle Beach

  Dec 2001 - Nov 2013

  Councilman

  The job of City Council is to lead change in order to gain the most for our future. I believe our City Council quickly resolves conflict to move toward solutions.Effective leaders create a vision by inspiring others to create an atmosphere for that reality to happen. Change is inevitable. By leading change, we’re striving to make it a positive experience for all residents.We are stronger when we are diverse. We’re stronger still when we make diversity work for us. Listening is a key element of communication. Communication is essential for effective local leadership. Before starting anything, we, the City Council, communicate to establish goals, conceptualize a vision, and agree on an approach.I asked myself this on a frequent basis, “What will our legacy be?” Show less

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  North Strand Coastal Wind Team

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2018

  Team Member

  The Vision of the North Strand Coastal Wind Team is to establish a community-based wind energy program and sustainable energy plan in the City of North Myrtle Beach in collaboration with the city and other strategic partners. North Myrtle Beach serves as a demonstration city in building the local economy and developing energy independence.

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  South Carolina House of Representatives

  Dec 2014 - Nov 2018

  Member

  Born and raised in West Virginia, Greg grew up an army brat. His mother was a teacher, and his father was a war hero. As an Eagle Scout, Greg developed a deep appreciation for the great outdoors, and by choice, many of his summer jobs involved working outside. When it came time to choose a career, he chose Landscape Architecture because he felt it best supported his views of stewardship to the land. Greg graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture from West Virginia University’s College of Agriculture and Forestry, and in 1992, he founded a successful small business in our community.Greg was a three-term City Councilman for the City of North Myrtle Beach and chose not to run again; his final term ended in November of 2013.Greg is a devoted family man, a husband and father to two sons who both went on to become Eagle Scouts themselves. In his spare time, Greg enjoys swimming, cycling, camping, and hiking; he has completed many marathons and ultra-endurance cross country mountain bike races. Greg served as Scoutmaster for Boy Scout Troop 888 in North Myrtle Beach.Greg believes in community service, common-sense conservatism, and the value of hard work. He knows that success requires grit, guts, and determination, and that working hard for our community means soliciting and listening to the input and ideas of all its citizens. Once Greg puts his mind to a goal, he will work hard to make it happen, and he has a proven record of consensus building. Greg’s core beliefs are derived from common sense, Christian morality, and patriotism.· Strong marriages and families· Fundamental right to life at all stages· Second amendment rights· Protecting veteran’s benefits· Home rule for cities and towns· Promoting hospitality and tourism· Supporting economic platforms that diversify our economy· Quality-of-life for our coastal residents and farmers· Support for interstate 73 and 74 Show less