Highlighting the unique identity of your community

Community Design

At Io LandArch, we specialize in designing and planning for vibrant, sustainable, and equitable communities.

Our multidisciplinary approach combines planning, urban design, landscape architecture, and architectural design, all grounded in robust community engagement.

Collaborating closely with our clients, we aim to create transformative places which resonate with the unique identity of each community.

Building strong communities with 5 core strategies

Community Design Services

Our design process centers around five catalytic strategies to foster strong communities: historic preservation, creative placemaking, recreation & trails, development planning, and ecological landscapes.

Since 2006, we’ve been honing our approach to help local governments, non-profits, developers, and community members create economically viable, socially equitable, and ecologically sustainable places.

Our list of clients includes cities such as Ogden, Salt Lake, Park City, Logan, and South Salt Lake, and rural communities, such as Beaver and Washington Counties.

We intend to continue supporting municipalities in realizing growth opportunities while preserving their inherent sense of unique character and identity.

In addition to a myriad of economic benefits, the preservation and adaptive re-use of historic buildings, landscapes, and districts creates a strong sense of unique identity and pride in communities.

The collaborative process of creative placemaking involves small-scale, community-engaged interventions which build on unique local culture, increase pride of place, and incentivize reinvestment.

Outdoor recreation opportunities, including ecological places, trails, and activities, support local economies, encourage healthy lifestyles, and foster more community gathering.

We work with cities and developers to plan projects that not only meet market needs, but also preserve the quality of life, maintain the character of existing neighborhoods and landscapes, and provide returns on investment for property owners and community members alike.

We seek to expand the earth’s ecological capacity by supporting ecosystem services through preservation, smart development, urban agriculture, and green infrastructure.

What's Next?

Would you like to find out more about our process, and how to work with us? Follow the link below to answer a few questions about your project and we’ll reach out to you with more information on next steps!

What Clients are Saying...

It was such a great pleasure working with Shalae and Io LandArch on not only one but two Extreme Makeover: Home Edition builds. She was able to listen, and hear, our needs as the client, quickly turn around a clear, cohesive plan, and execute that plan and vision during the install of the landscape. The final landscaping product truly complemented the architecture of the house and successfully blended traditional garden motifs with contemporary styling and modern amenities.
Andy Monaco
A big thank you to you and your team. Our yard is exploding with plant growth, all the grasses and sages are so happy. Zack, who wanted to sell the house before because he hated the maintenance now loves sitting in his little private grass zone and watching the bees. This yard is already bringing us so much happiness.
Lauren Weiss
Working with Io LandArch was incredible. Their team is dedicated and highly responsive. When I emailed Sydney with a list of questions, she took the time to call me and talk through everything. The designers listened to our wishes, respected our budget (they didn't present options that weren't realistic!), and delivered a beautiful design. We are so excited for our new backyard!
Flo Bravo
Natalie at Io LandArch was the perfect partner for my landscape design project. The home I purchased had never had a proper landscape design done and was over 50 years old so really needed some help. Natalie spent tons of time with me, understanding what I wanted and changing things as I changed my mind. She also helped manage the bid process and the construction, offering expert advice along the way. I highly recommend her and the team!
Emily Lippincott
Io LandArch worked with me over the course of a winter to develop the ideas I had for my yard and the vision I had for living in it. They added artistic and historical elements that are appropriate for the style and time period of my house. I appreciate their monitoring of the installation process so that the end product was as successful as the exciting plans suggested it would be. I am really happy with the results!
Amelia Jones