City of Hamilton – Public Works

Landscape Architectural Services

Mission Statement

To provide project management expertise for the master planning and detail design of environmental areas, parks, open spaces, urban parks, community gateways and streetscapes in order to support the delivery of City services to the public.


	Churchill Park Master Plan deLottinville Neighbourd Park Draft Parks & Open Space Development Manual East Hamilton Trail & Waterfront Link East Mountain Trail Loop Gage Park Master Plan Process Heritage Green Community Sports Park John Rebecca Park Newalta Passive Park & Dog Park Shaver Estates Park Tom Street Park William Connell Park

Our Role in Public Works

Our staff of professional landscape architects and technologists provide planning, design and project management services on city projects for the purpose of landscape preservation, development and enhancement, including:

formulation of graphic and written criteria to govern the planning and design of land construction programs;
preparation, review and analysis of master plans for park and open space development;
public process facilitation
liaising with community groups, special interest groups and government agencies;
planning and design of off-road recreational trail systems;
production of overall site plans, landscape grading and drainage plans, irrigation plans, planting plans and construction details;
project management, cost estimate and budgeting report preparation for park development;
collaboration in the design of downtown streetscapes;
negotiation of and arrangement for the execution of land area projects; and
preparation and maintenance of development standards.

Landscape Architecture

Landscape architecture is the profession concerned with the design, planning, management and stewardship of the land. Applying both art and science to their work, landscape architects provide advice, prepare plans and facilitate projects that create a balance between the needs and wants of people and the limitations of the environment. Our ultimate goal is to achieve the best use of land resources.

The work of landscape architects is all around us. The attractiveness and usefulness of our parks, trails, streetscapes, waterfronts, neighborhoods, urban plazas and gardens reflect the knowledge and skills of landscape architects in both design and planning.

Project Development Process

Please click here to view charts detailing the Public Involvement Process and Typical Park Development Timeline

Landscape Architectural Services Awards

2009 Urban Design and Architecture Awards - Dundas Driving Park
2009 Ontario Concrete Awards - Turner Skate Park
2007 Ontario Concrete Awards - The Bay Street Streetscape Reconstruction Project
2007 CSLA Regional Merit Award - Hamilton Recreational Trails Master Plan
2005 Urban Design & Architecture Awards - Ferguson Station, Dundurn National Historic Site

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