Mike has a great interest in how design and the built and natural environment impact public health and well-being and how to measure the public benefits.
Mike started his career working as a park planner for the City of Des Moines and has continued his career with RDG working on a wide range of park and ecologically based projects. Mike’s focus on health and its impact on socially and ecologically dynamic places has led to a number of meaningful projects. Mike frequently speaks on the topics of trends and the human/nature relationship, helping transform the way we think about our natural environment.