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Join us in our pursuit of innovation and design excellence! We are currently seeking a talented designer to join our Chicago-based team. The ideal candidate has at least five years of experience in a design role and demonstrated expertise in Landscape Architecture and Urban Design. If you have a passion for generating authentic, place-based design, a dedication to design research, and excellent critical thinking skills, we want to hear from you. Are you interested? To learn more about the position and how to apply, view the link below or visit: site-design.com/careers

Last week, we celebrated another significant milestone with Milwaukee Recreation at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the reopening of Carmen Playfield. In addition to a playground, basketball courts, splash pad and game striping, the park also features tuj lub courts, a popular game within the neighborhood. The vibrant revitalization of the park and community space is a testament to Milwaukee Recreation’s ongoing efforts to enhance the city’s network of 52 playfields.

Our latest design effort at 1000M, the newest addition to Chicago’s skyline in the South Loop, focused on bringing nature to urban living. The 73-story luxury condo building features two elevated amenity decks on the 8th and 10th floors. Residents can unwind in these thoughtfully designed outdoor spaces, complete with a full-sized pool, cozy fire pits, comfortable seating areas and lush landscaping, all enveloped by greenery to provide a moment of natural relaxation amidst the bustling energy of the city. site served as the Landscape Architect in collaboration with Jahn/ and JK Equities

The Haughville Riverfront Vision Plan guides the future of a network of parks and open spaces on the west bank of the White River within Indianapolis' Haughville community. Developed in partnership with Indy Parks and Recreation, the Vision Plan includes four areas along the riverfront: Reverend Mozel Sanders Park, Belmont Beach, River Station, and Floodplain Forest. The plan was developed through collaborative activities and interviews with the community throughout 2023 and was formally adopted by the Indianapolis Board of Parks and Recreation on April 16, 2024. We were honored to serve as this project's lead and landscape architect alongside partners V3 Companies, Herd Strategies, JIMA Studio, and the Friends of Belmont Beach. Videography by On The Real Film, with footage from Quinn Chi. Learn more at: myhaughvilleriverfront.com

Join our team next week at the City Parks Alliance Greater & Greener Conference! #sitesquad Principals Hana Ishikawa and Ernest Wong, fASLA are panelists alongside Toni Esparza, Ed.D and Michelle DeGrand of the City of Bellevue, Washington, and Jill Moore of Landscape Structures for the "Accessible and Inclusive Parks and Playgrounds" session. When: Tuesday, June 25, 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM Where: The Westin Seattle, Cascade 1A 1B | North Tower, 2nd Floor We hope to see you there! Read more about the session and the rest of the conference at: https://lnkd.in/g4gBsjXb

We are delighted to announce that our Managing Principal, Brad McCauley, has been elected American Society of Landscape Architects 2024-2025 president-elect by #ASLA members! "I am deeply honored and grateful to be elected as the next President-Elect of ASLA! My heartfelt thanks go out to all the members for your trust and support. I would also like to acknowledge Jeanne Lukenda, whose dedication and vision have been truly inspiring throughout this campaign. As we move forward, I am excited to focus on our collective goals of collaboration, strategic scaling, and inclusivity. Building on the foundation of our major initiatives, strategic plan, and major developments such as STEM designation and the elevation of nature-based solutions by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, we have a unique opportunity to elevate our profession. By leveraging our partnerships, fostering youth engagement, enhancing business skills, and championing diversity in all its forms, we can create a more cohesive, inclusive, and impactful society. Together, we will advance the field of landscape architecture and improve the lives of all our members." says McCauley. He will officially be sworn in as president-elect at the 2024 Conference on Landscape Architecture this October in Washington, DC. Congratulations, Brad! Read more at the link below.

Yesterday, we celebrated the ribbon cutting for the new Milwaukee Recreation Stark Playfield! The renovated playfield now features a new custom playground, splash pad, basketball courts, game striping, a shade pavilion, and new plantings. We were honored to lead the design team with consultants SMP Group Design Associates, Advance Consulting Group, McEnroe Consulting Engineers, and Quorum Architects, Inc. Learn more about the Stark Playfield at: https://lnkd.in/gGGbD_TD

#sitesquad Senior Project Manager Brenda Kiesgen will present at the Transport Chicago 2024 conference this Friday as part of the "Spaces for People: Activating Public Spaces Along Transportation Corridors" session. This session also includes speakers Colin Fleming and Steve Hands, PMP, CMQ/OE of CDM Smith, Kate Sullivan of Metra Commuter Rail, and Grace Ohs of Chicago Transit Authority and will feature two of our current transportation projects: the Metra UP North Rebuild and CTA Red and Purple Modernization Community Activation. When: Friday, June 14, Session 2, 11:15 am Where: voco Chicago Downtown Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/eQY3jx_p We hope to see you there!

We are thrilled to announce that we have received an Honorable Mention in the Landscape Architect – Midwest category in The Architect’s Newspaper’s 2024 Best of Practice Awards! It’s an honor to have our work recognized alongside such talented professionals in the industry. Evaluated on design, culture, and social impact, this achievement acknowledges our team’s dedication to designing inspiring and innovative spaces. We are grateful to The Architect's Newspaper for this recognition and to our incredible team and supportive clients. Here’s to more inspiring landscape designs ahead! Take a look at the full list of winners here: https://lnkd.in/dBXA_JjD

Congratulations to Mejay Gula, Hana Ishikawa, and Ernest Wong, fASLA for being featured in Newcity Design’s Design 50 2024: The Fifty People Who Shape Chicago! This prestigious honor recognizes their innovative and dynamic work in shaping Chicago through community-focused design, celebrating them among 50 professionals transforming the city. Mejay, Hana, and Ernie are recognized in the “Planning/Community” category and are among many outstanding clients, colleagues, and friends of ours. Read about all of the Design 50 at the link below. Congratulations to all the change-makers for this wonderful recognition. https://lnkd.in/g4yr8xbF