Rundell Ernstberger Associates

Exciting news from City of Bloomington, IN! Last week, we celebrated the ribbon cutting of The Forge, a 22,000-square-foot Class A office building in the heart of the Trades District. This $12.8M project, funded in part by a $3.5M U.S. EDA grant, is set to become a hub for tech companies, researchers, and innovators. REA played a pivotal role in shaping the Trades District Vision Plan and grant writing to secure EDA funding. We then collaborated with StudioAXIS on a thoughtful landscape design for The Forge, featuring a green roof that reduces stormwater runoff, promotes biodiversity, and enhances views from the third-floor amenity deck - a testament to the power of collaboration, sustainability, and forward-thinking design! . image 4, The Mill

We’re thrilled to welcome Rose Scovel, AICP to our team as a Senior Planner! With her expertise and enthusiasm, she’s ready to build on our past successes and help expand our portfolio with fresh ideas and collaboration. Fun fact: Rose is a dedicated athlete and a USA Triathlon Certified Coach who loves endurance sports. Welcome to the team, Rose!

Join us in welcoming Xizi YU, our newest landscape architecture intern from?Cornell University! With a background in sculpture, Xizi brings a unique artistic perspective to her work, assisting with site design and renderings. She’s excited to dive into a variety of projects and collaborate with communities to create spaces that are both beautiful and functional. Welcome to the team, Xizi!

White River State Park Extension breaks ground: 13-acre expansion of beloved park allows for direct access to the river, among many other features.

We’re excited to welcome graphic designer, Shelby Novitski to our team! Shelby brings a fresh perspective with her passion for visual storytelling and branding. ?? Having enjoyed many of the spaces we’ve created in her hometown of Carmel, Indiana, she’s thrilled to now contribute her talents alongside our multidisciplinary team. Shelby draws inspiration from the world around her and, in her spare time, is learning the art of gardening—she’ll fit right in! ??

Thanks, Rundell Ernstberger Associates for your belief in trees, soils, water and our technology!

We’re honored to announce that?Ball State University's East Mall has been recognized with the 2024 Indiana Chapter of ASLA?Honor Award for design excellence! ?? Once a series of vast parking lots and streets, the East Mall is now a vibrant network of green spaces, bike paths, and pedestrian walkways. It connects key campus facilities, creates inviting student gathering spots, outdoor study areas, and flexible seating — transforming the campus experience for all. ??♀???♂?

We’re excited to share that we’ve once again renewed our Bronze Bicycle Friendly Business Award from the League of American Bicyclists! ?? This recognition highlights our ongoing commitment to fostering multi-modal, bike-friendly spaces. Check out the full announcement from the LAB here ? https://lnkd.in/eFUt2HBM

? Celebrate with us as we recognize Rotina (Yuxin) Tian, a talented landscape architect and urban designer at REA as one of this year's WxLA scholars! ? Rotina is passionate about building strong communities through innovative design. She holds a master’s degree in urban design from Columbia University and master's of landscape architecture degree from Ball State University, where she focused on community resiliency and amplifying the voices of marginalized groups. Dedicated to gender justice, Rotina mentors female students and early-career women, working to create inclusive spaces that prioritize women’s needs. Her recent projects include the Jacobsville Redevelopment Plan, White River State Park Expansion, and Noblesville Transit-Oriented Development Plan. If you are headed to Washington, D.C. in October for the American Society of Landscape Architects, join the celebration at Dumbarton Oaks, more info here ? https://lnkd.in/gMHe6jSF . #WxLA #WxLA2024 #landscapearchitecture #urbandesign #design

Ball State University's East Mall has transformed former city streets and vast campus parking lots into a vibrant green space that enhances pedestrian and bike connectivity. At the Indiana Chapter of ASLA's annual conference this Friday, join REA partner and landscape architect Cecil Penland, PLA, for a walking tour of the newly completed East Mall. He will discuss the decade of planning, interdisciplinary collaboration, and phased execution that brought this project to life. Experience the transformation firsthand and discover the crucial role of landscape architecture in shaping Ball State's campus experience. More details at: ?? https://lnkd.in/gB8xZf7b