Landscape Architecture & Placemaking Services
Shaping the Places That Shape Us
We design outdoor spaces that creatively function in ways most people don’t even think about. Ours inspire, invite, connect, endure, and respect the environment. Our landscape architecture and placemaking team brings thoughtful design to life through experience-driven spaces that reflect the communities they serve.
People-first Design for Public and Private
Our landscape architects and urban designers collaborate across disciplines to shape spaces that are as purposeful as they are beautiful. Whether designing a civic plaza, reimagining a downtown corridor, planning a park, or integrating green infrastructure into a trail system, we combine design sensitivity with constructability and cost awareness. Every project is approached through the lens of long-term use, regional identity, and inclusive access.
Core Capabilities
- Parks and recreation facility design for communities of all sizes
- Streetscape improvements and corridor design for walkable, vibrant public spaces
- Trail systems and greenway design that connect neighborhoods and natural areas
- Campus and civic space planning for universities, schools, and public institutions
- Native and adaptive planting design for sustainable site development
- Stormwater integration and green infrastructure design for functional, beautiful spaces
- Placemaking strategies and community engagement to create meaningful public spaces
- Landscape architecture for site development and infrastructure projects
- Urban design and public space enhancements
- Rain and Pollinator Garden design
- Irrigation design and water conservation
- Signage Design & Wayfinding Concepts
The Power of Place: Why Landscape Architecture Matters
Landscape architecture is where infrastructure meets identity. The right design turns an ordinary space into an extraordinary one, a boulevard becomes a pollinator corridor, an unused parking lot corner creates a pocket park, or simply transforms a streetscape. Our work strengthens communities through better access, environmental sustainability, and spaces that spark connection. Because places people love are places people care for and are inspired return to time and again.
Where We Work and Who We Serve
We work with public agencies, private developers, institutions, and community organizations to plan and design outdoor spaces that deliver real social, environmental, and economic value. With projects spanning parks, campuses, civic spaces, and public infrastructure across the Western U.S., we’re trusted partners in creating places that work for the people who use them and the communities they serve.
Our Clients Include
- Parks & Recreation Departments
- Public Works Agencies
- Universities and K–12 schools
- Downtown Districts and Urban Planners
- Private Developers and Master Planners
- Nonprofits and Foundations
- Tribal and Rural Communities
Sanbell Office Locations Offering Landscape Architecture & Placemaking Services:
Our Approach to Landscape Architecture & Placemaking
We believe successful placemaking begins with people. That’s why we listen first—gaining insight into how spaces are truly used—before designing spaces that honor the environment, reflect local culture, and respond thoughtfully to our clients’ goals and community needs. Our landscape architects collaborate closely with architects, engineers, planners, and environmental & sustainability experts to make every design functional, inclusive, and beautiful.
Our Approach Includes:
- Early and Ongoing Client & Community Engagement
- Context-Driven, Regionally Responsive Design
- Seamless Integration with Architecture and Infrastructure
- Comprehensive Permitting and Construction Support
- Sustainable and Resilient Design Strategies
- Equity-Focused Planning and Design
- Long-Term Stewardship and Maintenance Considerations
Sanbell In Action
See Our Award-winning Landscape Architecture Projects
Sanbell (formerly Jensen Design & Survey, Inc.) provided civil engineering and site design for the Los Angeles Rams’ interim practice facility at California Lutheran University...
As part of the city’s PRAT (Parks, Recreation, and Active Transportation) Plan, Sanbell supported the development of a forward-thinking active transportation strategy designed to enhance...
Sanbell (formerly Sanderson Stewart) was selected by the University of Northern Colorado (UNC) to design a new 150-space campus parking lot and access road. Our...
Sanbell led the reconstruction of Aspen Street and 5th Avenue in Bozeman, Montana. The project transformed the corridor into a festival street and public gathering...
Annafeld is a master-planned community in Billings, Montana, designed to honor local history while supporting regional growth. The neighborhood takes its name from former residents...
Sanbell (formerly Sanderson Stewart) designed and delivered a new 8-lane synthetic running track and an infill synthetic turf field for Lone Peak High School in...
Sanbell Landscape Architecture and Placemaking Insights & Resources
Stay current on design trends, sustainability strategies, and public space innovations from our landscape architecture and placemaking team.
Exploring the West, One trail at a time
Sanbell delivers comprehensive trail planning and design services for shared-use paths, greenways, active transportation corridors, and regional trail networks. Our multidisciplinary team integrates landscape architecture, civil engineering, environmental planning, and community engagement to create trail systems that balance user experience, accessibility, and long-term sustainability.
Ready to Shape a Space that Matters?
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