Landscape Architect Raleigh, NC

Landscape Architecture Services and Planning in Raleigh, NC

Planning a successful development in Raleigh starts long before the first shovel hits the ground. With 32,000 new residents added between 2020 and 2024, landscape architecture has become critical to building functional, resilient spaces.

Our team at Evergreen Design Group has helped shape residential, commercial, and public spaces in Raleigh, across North Carolina, and in over 40 states. We are ready to put our nationwide landscape architecture experience at your service, from land planning to planting and irrigation plans, to community amenities and other hardscape elements.

What Are the Challenges of Landscape Architecture in Raleigh, NC?

The second-most populous city in North Carolina is also one of the fastest-developing in the state, pressuring landscape architects to develop new areas, infrastructure, and amenities. Every new development must work within the local climate and environment and comply with the city’s complex rules. 

Here’s how our experienced team of landscape architects takes on these challenges:

• Extreme weather and climate. Like most of central North Carolina, Raleigh is regularly exposed to intense summer heat, cold winters, high humidity year-round, and hurricanes. Our landscape and hardscape designs in the region are built to withstand these conditions and remain durable for decades.
  
  
• Urban growth and community needs. As Raleigh’s population grows, so does the city’s need to serve its new community members with suitable infrastructure. Landscape architects must be ready to design parks, multi-use trails, and other public amenities and outdoor spaces across the city’s new and redeveloped areas.
  
  
• Preserving historic tree canopies. Raleigh’s fast urban development has resulted in the decay of the city’s tree canopy. New developments and site plans must preserve existing trees or replace them within the bounds of city, county, and state laws. Our planting plans and designs account for existing trees to protect the city’s canopy. We can also suggest tree maintenance plans.
  
  
• Stringent green stormwater infrastructure requirements. The city of Raleigh requires all public and many private landscape architecture developments to meet green stormwater management mandates. Since their introduction, we’ve tracked Raleigh’s stormwater rules and can recommend compliant solutions, from green roofs to rain gardens and cisterns.
  
  
• Strict licensing requirements. The North Carolina Board of Landscape Architects (NCBoLA) requires all landscape architects in the state to obtain licenses and proof of competency. Evergreen Design Group is officially licensed to operate in Raleigh and the rest of North Carolina. We stay on top of the Board’s rules and recommendations to keep all programs compliant.

Services Our Team Offers in Raleigh

Landscape architecture programs in Raleigh, NC, must follow a wide range of rules and regulations at the city, county, and state levels. Evergreen Design Group is a single-source landscape architecture firm with national experience. 

Here’s an overview of our landscape design services and capabilities in the City of Oaks:

• Land planning. We will design programs and site layouts in accordance with the Raleigh Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). Our landscape architects will handle everything from permitting to compliance so that your program meets zoning laws, stormwater management rules, and natural resource conservation requirements.
  
  
• Tree disposition plans. Our landscape architects create tree disposition plans that follow the rules outlined in Raleigh’s Tree Conservation Areas (TCAs). For instance, we dedicate at least 10% of the site to tree conservation, or 15% in certain districts.
  
  
• Landscape Designs. We recommend native North Carolina trees like live oaks, American holly, black cherry, and redbuds, all suitable for Raleigh’s climate and your site’s aesthetic. 
  
  
• Hardscaping services. From sidewalks and plazas to retaining walls and entry features, our hardscaping is built to last and meets Raleigh’s green infrastructure standards.
  
  
• Community amenities. Whether it’s a dog park, playground, or community center, our community amenities designs fully comply with Raleigh’s UDO standards.
  
  
• Irrigation designs. Evergreen Design Group has experience creating water-efficient irrigation designs suitable for the city’s laws and Wake County’s climate. We integrate programmable drip irrigation systems and rotary nozzles in accordance with Raleigh’s Permanent Conservation Measures (PCM).
  
  

Start Your Landscape Architecture Program in Raleigh Today

If you plan to contribute to Raleigh’s growth with a new development program, let our team at Evergreen Design Group know. Our skilled and NCBoLA-licensed professionals include landscape architects, irrigation designers, and land planners. We’re ready to deliver a program plan that fits your needs and vision while meeting all local and state regulations.

Let’s bring your vision to life. Contact Evergreen Design Group today to start your landscape architecture program in Raleigh with a licensed, experienced team that knows the city.