Living Lab

At LivingLab, we are a collaborative landscape architecture and planning studio dedicated to community-driven design and project realization. Our team of experienced professionals is focused on providing exceptional services in open space planning, landscape design, pedestrian and bike safety, community engagement, stormwater management, and sustainable urban design. We believe that the built environment should function and provide ecological services akin to natural systems, and we strive to make a positive impact on the communities we serve.

Our Philosophy

Our studio is built on a foundation of creativity, social responsibility, and environmental sustainability. We believe that profitability, social responsibility, and environmental sustainability are equally important and interconnected. We take a flexible and collaborative approach to every project, recognizing that each community, neighborhood, and project is unique. Our team is committed to providing a broad range of services to help our clients achieve their goals, and we value the relationships we build with our clients, collaborators, stakeholders, and residents.

Our Services

Our studio offers a wide range of services, including:

• Open space planning and landscape design
• Pedestrian and bike safety and mobility
• Community engagement and collaboration
• Stormwater management and green infrastructure
• Sustainable urban design
• Master planning
• Non-motorized transportation
• Parks and recreation
• Visioning and engagement
• Green infrastructure site assessments
• Shared green stormwater infrastructure studies
• MobileLAB process for community-driven design

Our Team

Our team is led by experienced professionals, including Jason P. Macdonald, Lead Landscape Architect, and Courtney R. Piotrowski, Principal Landscape Architect. Our team members bring a broad range of skills and expertise to every project, and we are committed to delivering exceptional results that meet our clients' needs.

Our Approach

We take a collaborative and community-driven approach to every project. We believe that the best designs come from working closely with our clients and stakeholders to understand their needs and goals. We use our mobileLAB process to engage with communities and develop designs that are owned and created by the community. Our team is dedicated to providing exceptional service and delivering results that exceed our clients' expectations.