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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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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.
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Maria Blood and Elizabeth Dafoe Promoted To Principal
PRESS RELEASE Upland Design Ltd founding principals Michelle A. Kelly and Heath A. Wright are honored to announce the promotion of Senior Landscape Architects, Maria Blood and Elizabeth Dafoe, to equity partners and principals.
Rain Gardens
Rain gardens have multiple benefits that can solve common drainage problems from a community playground to the edge of a parking lot. They are beneficial for our pollinator friends, and they are also good
Centennial Park: An Oasis in a Park Desert
Centennial Park, located at 155 E. St. Charles Road, was named in honor of the park districts 100th year anniversary (Giuliani,D.2021) It has been 30 years since the Elmhurst Park District established a new
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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.











