Inclusion
& Belonging

Inclusion & Belonging 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

We consider our work through the lens of intersectionality, and how diverse life experiences shape what we create and how we create it. 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, considering 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 advancing inclusion and belonging at both the local and national levels. Leveraging our resources and experience, we work to enact positive change by supporting initiatives that dismantle barriers and promote equity in our communities and around the world.

Pictured: The SAY IT LOUD exhibit, an interactive pop-up designer’s library focused on elevating the contributions of diverse design professionals.

Pictured: 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 welcoming and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. Through investments in 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.

Pictured: A group of RDGers engage in meaningful discussions during the firm's biennial Design Friday event.

Pictured: RDG hosts a group from Avenue Scholars at its Des Moines office.

Pictured: RDG landscape architects join the Dubuque community for a hands-on engagement session.