SCAPE has carved a singular path in the practice of landscape architecture, distinguishing itself through leadership in urban design, climate resilience, community partnership, and ecological regeneration. A collaborative studio dedicated to knitting nature into urban environments, the firm creates enduring landscapes for a more sustainable future for all. With offices in New York City, New Orleans, and San Francisco, and a team of more than 80 landscape architects, planners, ecologists, horticulturists, and engagement specialists, SCAPE operates at the intersection of disciplines to plan, design, and deliver enduring environments.
As a leader in de-carbonizing their practice, climate adaptation is at the core of SCAPE’s philosophy and work. The firm designs across water and land at all scales, strengthening shorelines, managing extreme weather, and expanding access to public space. From 100-mile river corridors to rooftop microplazas, the firm’s work combines design excellence and a deep knowledge of ecology to regenerate, connect, and transform the built environment. These landscapes perform as protective systems while also serving as welcoming civic spaces that invite gathering, learning, and play.
Community engagement is embedded in SCAPE’s operations from concept through construction. The firm’s participatory process is equal parts design strategy and community conversation. SCAPE starts by researching a site’s social, ecological, physical, and historical context, weaving this information into visual stories that invite people into a design conversation. They convene neighbors, governments, and disciplines, to ask questions and share ideas. Motivated by equity and social justice, SCAPE translates this analysis into actionable landscape plans where everyone can be involved in stewarding the incredible environments that sustain society. The firm extends this commitment through educational initiatives, including middle- and high-school curricula tied to built projects, transforming parks and waterfronts into living classrooms.
By building living landscapes that tell stories rooted in context—and by fostering a culture that values collaboration, equity, and environmental stewardship, SCAPE has become a leader in the discipline for advancing regenerative design and community-engaged practice, shaping a model of excellence grounded in both environmental innovation and public life.
Published on October 12, 2026
