GreenWorks

Firm overview

• Founded in 1987.
• Based in Portland, Oregon, with work throughout the Pacific Northwest and beyond.
• Regional leader in sustainable and regenerative landscape design.
• Portfolio focused on environmental enhancement and urban design projects.

Design philosophy

• Connect natural resources, urban environments, and people through integrated design.
• Use nature as inspiration and a lens for problem-solving, with an emphasis on urban habitat, green infrastructure, and ecosystem services.
• Combine ecological science, cultural context, and community vision to shape resilient parks, streetscapes, waterfronts, and natural systems.
• Apply systems thinking and evidence-based research and observation to inform projects.
• Aim for multiple benefits in every project: environmental performance, public health, aesthetics, and sense of place.

Team and culture

• Interdisciplinary team of curious, collaborative professionals focused on amplifying the livability of communities.
• Entrepreneurial spirit of innovation, looking to the future while drawing on deep experience in the region.

Equity and inclusion

• Equity is central to the mission of connecting people and nature.
• Recognizes historic and ongoing disparities in access to green space and seeks to help address those inequities through design.
• Guided by an Equity Initiative that emphasizes listening to diverse voices, challenging internal biases, and evolving toward a more inclusive and anti-racist practice.
• Equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants regardless of race, religion, gender, marital or familial status, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, source of income, or protected veteran status.

• Construction drawings and specifications: detailed plans and technical documents to guide construction.
• Regulatory permitting support: assistance preparing materials needed for applicable permits and approvals.
• Grant applications support: technical input and narratives to support funding applications related to landscape and environmental projects.

Procurement and cost management

• Bidding support: assistance during contractor selection and bidding processes.
• Construction cost estimating: cost opinions and estimates tied to site and landscape scopes.

Construction phase services

• Construction administration and management: support during construction to help ensure the design intent is implemented as documented.
• Coordination with multidisciplinary project teams as needed for complex projects.

Ecological restoration and mitigation

• Participation on multidisciplinary teams for ecological restoration, wetland mitigation, and habitat enhancement projects.
• Restoration planting design for large-scale aquatic resource and habitat projects, including wetland and riparian systems.

These services help clients move projects from vision and planning through permitting, construction, and long-term performance in the landscape.

GreenWorks provides a broad range of planning and design services that connect people and nature while supporting resilient, livable communities.

Project types

• Parks and open spaces.
• Streetscapes and corridors.
• Waterfronts and riverfronts.
• Natural systems and green infrastructure.

Planning and analysis

• Landscape analysis and planning: site analysis, opportunities and constraints, and concept-level frameworks for projects.
• Landscape restoration and reclamation: planning restoration of disturbed landscapes and natural areas.
• Urban forestry management: planning and guidance for urban tree canopy and related resources.

Design and communication

• Graphic communications: clear visual materials to convey design ideas.
• Design guidelines, standards, and handbooks: documents that guide consistent, high-quality design across multiple sites or jurisdictions.
• Digital visual simulations and animations: 3D and visual tools to illustrate future conditions and design concepts.

Engagement and sustainability

• Public involvement: community and stakeholder engagement processes to inform projects and build consensus.
• Sustainability and LEED / SITES-related design: integrating sustainable strategies and best practices into site and landscape design.

These services support clients through the early stages of project definition, visioning, and design development, laying the groundwork for projects that are functional, beautiful, and ecologically informed.

Office address

• Street address: 110 SE Main St., Suite 100
• City: Portland
• State: Oregon
• ZIP code: 97214

Office hours

• Days: Monday–Friday
• Hours: 9:00am–5:00pm (local Portland time)

General inquiries and careers

• For project inquiries or general questions, contact the firm by email or phone using the details above.
• The firm accepts resumes and portfolios from individuals interested in joining the team; materials can be sent to the primary email address unless otherwise directed.

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