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Higher Ground Designs, Inc. is a well-established professional landscape architecture firm serving all of Colorado and the Front Range. With a strong and committed staff, we offer state-of-the-art comprehensive services from custom residential to multi-use projects. •Residential Landscape Design •Commercial Landscape Design •Master Planning •Outdoor Living Design •Irrigation Design •Sprinkler System DesignCall today and let us help you or provide a quote.In 1985 our passion for landscape architecture began with our first design/build project. Over the years we developed unique design and installation skills which proved invaluable in generating construction documents and working as a team with contractors and other professionals. Living and working in Colorado for over twenty-five years has provided us with an extensive knowledge of the Colorado native landscape and plant material.Our Registered Landscape Architects offer innovative design solutions for diverse projects from custom residential to commercial including retail, restaurants, office complexes, hotels, sports parks, hospitals, multi-family housing, schools, industrial, non-profit and child care facilities. Our success is measured by our creative abilities, verbal and graphic communication skills, knowledge of Colorado ecology and our satisfied clients. Professional relationships are the cornerstone of our business.Quality Construction Documents and SpecificationsIn-house Irrigation Design SolutionsPlanting and Irrigation PlansProject Entitlement CoordinationSite Development PlansConcept Master PlansColor RenderingsVisual and Site AnalysisDesign GuidelinesGarden DesignEntry Monument DesignArchitectural/Site Element DesignUrban/Streetscape DesignWater Feature DesignConstruction Observation and SupervisionCost EstimatingJohn MacKay, President, RLA, ASLAJohn MacKay, Registered Landscape Architect, is the President and Founder of Higher Ground Designs, Inc. and a member of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA). In 1993 John earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Landscape Architecture from Colorado State University graduating with recognition for outstanding achievement in Landscape Architecture. Since 1993 Mr. MacKay has practiced landscape architecture with an emphasis on athletic park and residential design, irrigation design and master planning. Together, his experience, strong design talent, and knowledge of Colorado landscape bring solid leadership and direction to Higher Ground Designs, Inc.Contact Higher Ground Designs at info@highergrounddesigns.com