Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Award-Winning Landscape Architecture in Michigan
OCBA Landscape Architects has been a leader in award-winning planning and design services since 1964. Our dedicated team of landscape architects prioritizes ecological beauty and environmental stewardship, integrating natural landscapes with development planning to create sustainable, functional spaces. We specialize in parks, campuses, streetscapes, green infrastructure, and brownfield revitalization, delivering designs that optimize long-term environmental benefits and reduce lifecycle costs.With a collaborative approach, we work closely with clients to transform visions into reality through participatory processes like charrettes. As a certified Women's Business Enterprise, we champion diversity and bring decades of expertise to every project, ensuring trust, professionalism, and a personal touch in all we do.
Services
Parks
Campuses
Streetscapes
Green Infrastructure
Brownfields
Master Planning
Construction Documentation
Grant Assistance
Site Plan Review
3D Modeling
Details
- Year established: 1964
Highlights and features
- We collaborate with clients through participatory charrette processes.
- Our team combines personal service with trusted external expertise.
- Stewards of the land advocating for native plantings and sustainability.
- Certified Women's Business Enterprise committed to supplier diversity.
- 60+ years of experience delivering tailored landscape solutions.
Associations and certifications
- Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC)
What people say
Talented, professional, responsive
Personal touch
Terrific job
Outstanding
Visionary planning
Services
Parks
OCBA designs parks that balance ecological preservation with recreational needs. Our parks integrate native plantings, sustainable materials, and community-focused amenities. Each project emphasizes long-term environmental benefits and reduced maintenance costs.
Campuses
We create cohesive campus environments that enhance functionality and aesthetics. Our designs prioritize pedestrian-friendly spaces, green infrastructure, and sustainable development aligned with institutional goals.
Streetscapes
OCBA's streetscape solutions improve walkability and urban ecology. We incorporate tree-lined corridors, permeable pavements, and stormwater management systems to create vibrant, sustainable streets.
Green Infrastructure
Our green infrastructure designs mitigate urban environmental impacts. Services include rain gardens, bioswales, and green roofs that manage stormwater while enhancing biodiversity.
Brownfields
OCBA transforms contaminated sites into productive spaces through innovative remediation strategies. We combine ecological restoration with functional design to revitalize underutilized land.
Questions
What services does OCBA Landscape Architects offer?
We provide master planning, parks, campuses, streetscapes, green infrastructure, brownfields, 3D modeling, and construction documentation services.
Where does OCBA operate?
We serve West Michigan and offer master planning services nationwide.
How does OCBA approach sustainability?
We prioritize native plantings, street trees, and designs that reduce lifecycle costs while enhancing environmental health.
What makes OCBA unique?
Our collaborative charrette process, 60+ years of expertise, and certified Women's Business Enterprise status set us apart.
