OCBA Landscape Architects

World Landscape Architecture Month 2025 is in full swing, and we’re excited to spotlight how members of our team fell in love with landscape architecture. Whether it began as a lifelong passion or a newfound way to make a difference in their community, each story reflects the unique paths that fuel our creative and diverse team. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/g7NUFmk6

Not sure where to start with grant funding for your project? OCBA is here to help! From finding the right grant to preparing applications and supporting documents, we’ll guide you through the entire process. We’re also available to represent you in meetings and assist your project through implementation, ensuring you have the support you need every step of the way. Read more here... https://lnkd.in/gWZyUT82

Great design starts with listening. Community input sessions are the heart of every successful project, ensuring that the spaces we create truly reflect the needs and aspirations of those who will use them. Through thoughtful collaboration with stakeholders, countless internal discussions, and careful design development, we transform ideas into impactful, meaningful places. Every voice matters—because the best spaces are built together. #CommunityDrivenDesign #VoicesIntoSpaces #collaboratecreatethrive Read more here: https://lnkd.in/g7YPXHhw

Thank you @gt_resort for hosting us this past week for the @mparksrec Conference & Trade Show. What better way to connect with like minded people and build our community than meet them in Northern Michigan! We will see you again next year! #traversecity #landscapearchitecture #landscapeconference #smallbusiness #womeninbusiness #landscapearchitect #wbenccertified #ocba

Our team plays a key role in your project, taking the dreams and goals we’ve uncovered and wrapping them into a package that will be implemented as a living, breathing design—one that truly impacts the community it serves. 🌿✨ The goals set at the start of any project may evolve along the way, but with our guidance, community input, and collaboration, we ensure everything comes together seamlessly. The result? A thoughtful, dynamic space that not only meets but exceeds expectations.

So, you have dreams and goals for your project, but you’re not sure how to execute them in a cohesive way? We can help with that! 🌿✨ Once we’ve uncovered your vision, we break it down into a clear, functional design—outlining exactly what’s needed to bring it to life. We make sure everything makes sense on paper before it takes root in reality.

Great landscapes don’t happen by chance—they happen by design! 🌿✨ Consulting with our team of landscape architects throughout the design process ensures that every element, from hardscapes to plant selections, works harmoniously for beauty, function, and sustainability. But great design is also a team effort! We collaborate with other professionals from the start, building a skilled team to address every aspect of your project with expert hands. Whether it’s planning a playground, installing a boardwalk over sacred wetlands, or selecting the right furniture for your project, we bring the right people together to turn your vision into reality.

Great outdoor spaces don’t just happen—they’re thoughtfully designed to be inclusive, accessible, and reflective of the communities they serve. 🌿✨ By embracing universal design and collaboration, landscape architects create shared spaces where people can connect, celebrate their differences, and feel a sense of belonging. These environments not only enhance safety and sustainability but also foster meaningful community identity. 

When a Landscape Architect steps onto a site, the canvas for a new project begins to take shape. Using site inventory, analysis, and a deep understanding of site ecology, we uncover opportunities, address challenges, and map out preservation needs. This illustration captures our 4D thinking process, layering each natural element of the site to support intentional design. Read more about it here: https://lnkd.in/gw3r9e5c

In Landscape Architecture, the unification of art and science is the foundation of every great design. By combining creativity with principles of ecology and engineering, we create spaces that are not only aesthetically inspiring but also sustainable and functional. Each project is an opportunity to balance human expression with ecological integrity, ensuring meaningful and enduring results. #landscapearchitecture #kalamazoomi #michiganlandscapearchitects #landscapearchitect #OCBA #artandnature #thebalanceofnature #natureinspired #landscapeinnovation #landscapeinnovation