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Together we design, enhance and protect spaces for improved health of people, community and nature.
Public parks and open space give identity and economic benefit to cities, preserve the environment and provide a stage for civic activities and public life.
EVENTS and MORE
During this time of canceled events, we've channeled our talents into assembling a coloring book of some of our favorite outdoor places. Fun for KIDS and ADULTS, just download and start coloring.
Download: Nature & Place Book 1
Download: Nature & Place Book 2
*** RECENT PRESENTATIONS ***
"Public-Private Collaborations: Evolution of Parks" - Missouri Parks & Recreation Conference 2020
Click on the link above to view the presentation we gave on February, 18th.
"Creating Healthy Places" - Iowa Governors Conference on Public Health 2020
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MARCH 2019
PROJECT NEWS
Re-Imagining our Parks - The Importance of Connecting People Back to Natural Places
Learn how the City of Des Moines is going to capitalize on one of the greatest resource they have - the confluence of the Des Moines and Raccoon River.
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Publications
Creative Placemaking: Storytelling About People and Culture
Featured Article in Kansas Parks and Recreation Magazine / Winter 2019 Harrison County - Iowa Welcome Center / Missouri Valley, Iowa A Unique Destination Urban Park / Des Moines, Iowa Feature article on Jester Park Natural Playscape / Granger, Iowa John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park / Des Moines, Iowa Valley View Park / West Des Moines, Iowa-
Thompson Park
Overland Park, KS
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Clear Lake City Beach Enhancement Project
Clear Lake, IA
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Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park
Des Moines, IA
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Flint Hills Nature Trail
Topeka, KS
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Pracht Wetlands Park
Wichita, KS
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Big Bull Creek Park Phase One
Edgerton, KS
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Des Moines Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Plan
Des Moines, IA
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Jester Park Nature Center
Granger, IA
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Aguas onduladas (rippling waters)
San Antonio, TX
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Chaplain Schmitt Island Placemaking & Implementation Plan
Dubuque, IA
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The Lodge at Sheldon Crossing
Sheldon, IA
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Waukee Railroad Pergola: In the Shadow of the Rails
Waukee, IA
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Sun Pavilion
El Paso, TX
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Grinnell Central Park
Grinnell, IA
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Kansas State Park Signs
State of, KS
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Windfield Park Shelter
Waukee, IA
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Walnut Creek Watershed Master Plan
West Des Moines, IA
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Big Bull Creek Park Master Plan
Johnson County, KS
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Middy & Basil Deegan Pavilions - West View Park
Spencer, IA
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Erfurt Park
Shawnee, KS
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Moore Central Park
Moore, OK
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Lower Cedar Valley Master Plan
Rochester, IA
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Greenwood Park - Jay Spence Shelter House Renovation
Des Moines, IA
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Rotary Riverwalk Park
Des Moines, IA
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Papillion Downtown Plaza
Papillion, NE
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Klopfenstein Amphitheater for the Performing Arts
Marion, IA
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Iowa River Landing Wetland Park
Coralville, IA
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Iowa State Parks Design Guide
Des Moines, IA
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Three Stars Plaza
Clear Lake, IA
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Harrison County - Iowa Welcome Center
Missouri Valley, IA
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From Here to There: High Trestle Trail Bridge Public Art
Madrid, IA
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Lewis & Clark Trail Master Plan
Western Iowa, IA
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City of Ames Furman Aquatic Center
Ames, IA
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John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park
Des Moines, IA
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Precedence Park
Ankeny, IA
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Jester Park Natural Playscape
Granger, IA
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Standing Bear Lake Trail
Omaha, NE
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Coralville Creekside Ballpark
Coralville, IA
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Bayliss Park
Council Bluffs, IA
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Altoona Aquatic Center
Altoona, IA
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Gray's Lake Park
Des Moines, IA
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Cownie Soccer Park
Des Moines, IA
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Altoona Campus Fitness & Community Center
Altoona, IA
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1908 Springfield Race Riot Memorial
Springfield, IL
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Arnold's Park Outdoor Amphitheatre
Arnolds Park, IA
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Clive Greenbelt Master Plan
Clive, IA
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Crystal Prairie Lake Park Master Plan
Wichita, KS
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Do Something GOOD for Your Neighbor
Fort Worth, TX
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Downtown Des Moines Water Trails
Des Moines, IA
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Forest Grove Park
Bettendorf, IA
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Goodman Athletics Campus
Madison, WI
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Goodman Sports Complex
Madison, WI
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Jester Park Master Plan
Granger, IA
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La Vista Civic Center Park Master Plan
LaVista, NE
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Pleasant Hill Youth Sports Complex
Pleasant Hill, IA
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Prairie Trail Parks & Trails Master Plan
Ankeny, IA
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Raccoon River Regional Park
West Des Moines, IA
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Scotch Ridge Park
Carlisle, IA
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Southeast Des Moines School, Park, and Library
Des Moines, IA
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Thompson Park Master Plan
Overland Park, KS
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Valley View Park Master Plan
West Des Moines, IA
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Water Works Park
Des Moines, IA