Diversity, Equity
& Inclusion

DEI at RDG

Our greatest strength lies in the unique perspectives and experiences of our people, our partners, our clients and the communities we serve.

In Our Practice

Our belief in the power of diversity pushes us to consider our work through the lens of intersectionality and how different and varied life experiences impact how and what we create. We meet people where they are and work with clients to develop intentionally inclusive processes that prioritize listening to and empowering many different voices and user groups to consider the range of people who will be using a given environment.

Early Childhood Academy | Orange Mound

Porter-Leath Architecture, Education

Do Something GOOD for Your Neighbor

Arts Council of Fort Worth, Texas Lighting Design, Public Art, Parks & Open Space

LIVE DSM

City of Des Moines Parks & Open Space

In Our Communities

We invest in and partner with community organizations that are actively working to advance diversity, equity and inclusion at both the local and national level. Leveraging our resources and experience, we work to enact positive change by supporting initiatives that dismantle barriers and promote diversity, equity and inclusion in our communities and around the world.

We seek out partnerships with nonprofits and grassroots organizations that are creating a more inclusive and equitable society. Pictured here: Greg Galbreath, AIA, leads students on an architecture tour as part of RDG's involvement in the ACE Mentorship Program.

Encouraging more diversity only serves to positively influence the future of our collective experience and surroundings. Pictured here: The SAY IT LOUD exhibit, an interactive pop-up designer’s library focused on elevating the contributions of diverse design professionals.

By leveraging our resources and experience, our goal is to enact positive change by supporting initiatives that dismantle barriers and promote diversity, equity and inclusion in our communities and beyond. Pictured here: Members of the Omaha community join RDG representatives at an open house to discuss the Omaha Affordable Housing Action Plan.

In Our Workplace

We're committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. Through investments in diversity and inclusion training and education we create a culture of continuous learning, raising awareness, promoting empathy and building cultural competence to instill a sense of belonging and shared responsibility.

A culture of transparency and trust means we can engage in constructive conversations, even if those conversations are difficult. Pictured here: A group of RDGers engage during the firm's Design Friday event.

By leveraging our resources and experience, our goal is to enact positive change by supporting initiatives that dismantle barriers and promote diversity, equity and inclusion in our communities and beyond. Pictured here: RDG hosts a group from Avenue Scholars at its Des Moines office.

We aim to create a culture of continuous learning with one another and the communities we serve. Pictured here: A group of RDG landscape architects join the Dubuque community for a hands-on engagement session.