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Creating amazing outdoor spaces that engage communities, improve the quality of life and invite people to go outside over and over is our focus.
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We create spaces that connect people outdoors.
Every client has a unique site with distinct goals. We listen and work closely with you for a collaborative process from beginning concept plans to project completion. Great communication, collaboration, and teamwork are built into each task.
Our Clients Say
“When we work with Upland Design, I know that our end product is going to be an innovative design of the highest quality and have the most enjoyment value for our patrons.”
“Over the past 13 years Upland Design has been our go-to landscape architectural firm producing designs and specifications for new park development, playgrounds, pavilions, outdoor accessibility improvements and future park conceptual plans. The team at Upland produce high quality services in a timely, professional manner and at reasonable cost. I enjoy working with their friendly, responsive and talented team. I highly recommend Upland Design for land planning and landscape design services.”
“Upland always is responsive and provides plans that are well received by the client and communities we are dealing with to get projects approved.”
Latest News
Check in for the latest news and events from Upland Design. See the dynamic way we bring new inspirations to our clients.
Swallow Cliff Gets A Second Set of Stairs
Swallow Cliff is a 100ft-high bluff that formed around 12,000 years ago from glacial action. Today it is best known by its 125 limestone stairs built in 1930 as part of a CCC project.
Orland Park Nature Center Celebrates Soft Opening
On June 3rd, the Orland Park Nature Center celebrated its soft opening. Mayor Keith Pekau led the opening with the village’s Board of Trustees, Open Lands Commission, and Upland’s own Michelle Kelly, Liz Dafoe,
Upland Design Assists the Illinois Tollway Tree Project
Arbor Day 2018 marked the announcement of major changes to Illinois highways. The Illinois Tollway released a master plan to add 58,000 trees within the next three years. Upland Design plays a crucial role
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Creating great outdoor spaces where your community will want to go outside to plazas, parks and open spaces again and again.
