Input from the neighborhood residents led to the implementation of a carefully coordinated landscaping plan designed to screen and integrate the site within its context while maintaining pedestrian access to the local trail network and the retail heart of the project. This 11-acre development includes over 35,000 square feet of retail in four multi-tenant buildings […]
Landform provided planning, site design and surveying services for a 67-lot single family neighborhood in Lakeville. Nestled in a growing corner of the City, at Dodd Boulevard and Pilot Knob Road, this 33-acre neighborhood is supported by new commercial development. Brandl Anderson Homes developed the property and included four additional home builders, contributing to the […]
In the Summer of 2015, Ecoplexus needed a team that could get their Community Solar Gardens designed and approved quickly and effectively. Ecoplexus’s goal was to respond to state and local legislation that incentivized expedient development of Community Solar Gardens. Landform’s Development Management team coordinated project entitlement, wetland delineation reports, environmental evaluation, and agency lobbying […]
The LEED® Silver-certified Educational Service Center is the headquarters for the Minneapolis Public School System, the largest school district in Minnesota. The project rests on approximately 6.4 acres in the city’s heart and includes 165,000 square feet of office space and 535 parking stalls. Landform led the civil engineering and survey efforts and closely coordinated […]
Working with the City and the Downtown Business Association, the project team created a new parking lot with landscaping and site furnishings inspired by the existing River’s Edge Commons Park. Services included site investigation and coordination with local businesses for pedestrian walkways and shared trash enclosures. The City vision was to eliminate an existing alley […]
Elk River Municipal Utilities, driven by a desire to modernize while preserving its community’s history, embarked on a transformative project. Our design team rejuvenated the area’s aesthetics and functionality. The centerpiece, a historic building, seamlessly blends the past and the present, fostering a stronger connection to Elk River’s legacy. This multifaceted effort delivered significant benefits. […]
Designing a Ferrari dealership in Minneapolis was both thrilling and challenging. Our multi-disciplinary team navigated a tight urban space to seamlessly blend the Ferrari brand’s luxury with functional dealership requirements. Our civil engineering team optimized the limited space, land surveyors executed precise mapping, and our landscape architects creatively mirrored the brand’s ethos in the […]
The Frauenshuh Cancer Center is a patient care center located on the Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital campus. The facility is situated in bustling St. Louis Park, and it lies adjacent to a particularly beautiful portion of restored Minnehaha Creek. Landform designed the garden and provided landscape architecture and civil engineering services to initially construct the […]
Landform partnered with 4RM+ULA on a supportive housing project in downtown Minneapolis for men with criminal histories but a low chance of recidivism. Landform’s role included site design, planning, and entitlement management services. The backyard outdoor space for this residential building is small. It has an ambitious program: a play area for visiting families, a […]
Landform provided civil engineering and landscape architecture services for this hotel development in downtown Minneapolis. Complexities included incorporating an existing skyway, coordinating proposed site elements with existing infrastructure and designing exterior grades to provide accessible building entry while maintaining effective stormwater drainage.