Business Details
47 Years
experience
Expert Landscape Architecture in Riverside, CA
Established in 1979, Rha Landscape Architects has built a reputation as a trusted leader in landscape architecture and urban design. Our firm combines decades of experience with a client-centric approach, delivering innovative solutions for public agencies, architects, and private developers. With a focus on environmental stewardship, we guide interdisciplinary teams from initial site analysis through construction, ensuring projects meet both functional and aesthetic needs. Our principals, Doug Grove and Greg Meek, bring over 70 combined years of expertise in parks, housing, commercial developments, and historical preservation. We prioritize collaboration, balancing design excellence with real-world considerations like budget constraints and regulatory approvals.Our staff includes four licensed landscape architects and professionals certified in playground safety and LEED standards. Headquartered in Riverside, California, we serve Southern Californias Inland Empire, Valleys, and Desert Communities. Our commitment to quality is reflected in our strong relationships with consultants and agencies, as well as our rigorous quality control programs. We actively contribute to industry education through training sessions for organizations like CPRS and USGBC. For over four decades, our work has demonstrated that better design emerges from understanding client goals and environmental contexts.
Services
Landscape Architecture
Urban Design
Park Planning
Streetscape Design
Historical Preservation
Master Planned Communities
Playground Safety
Environmental Design
Details
- Year established: 1979
Highlights and features
- Over 35 years of landscape architecture experience
- LEED Accredited Professionals on staff
- Collaborative team approach with principals directly involved
- Proven success in public & private sector projects
- Deep local expertise in Riverside & Inland Empire regions
Associations and certifications
- LEED AP
- ASLA
Services
Landscape Architecture
Our landscape architecture services integrate environmental factors with functional design for parks, commercial properties, and public spaces. We create sustainable, code-compliant plans that enhance usability while preserving natural elements. Our licensed architects manage projects from initial concept through construction documentation.
Historical Preservation
We specialize in preserving historical and cultural landscapes through sensitive design interventions. Our team conducts site analyses to maintain architectural integrity while implementing modern accessibility standards and safety requirements for parks and institutional properties.
Urban Design
Our urban design solutions focus on creating walkable, sustainable communities through streetscape improvements and mixed-use developments. We balance aesthetic appeal with practical considerations like traffic flow, public access, and municipal regulations for city centers and commercial districts.
Park Planning
We develop comprehensive park plans for neighborhood, community, and regional parks including playgrounds, sports facilities, and nature preserves. Our designs incorporate ADA-compliant pathways, stormwater management systems, and durable materials suited for public use.
Streetscape Design
Our streetscape designs enhance urban environments through coordinated elements like pedestrian walkways, lighting, landscaping, and public art. We create cohesive visual identities for commercial corridors while improving safety and traffic calming measures.
People
Doug Grove
President
Licensed landscape architect with 35+ years of experience in public works projects. LEED Accredited Professional specializing in parks, housing developments, and municipal infrastructure. Holds BS in Landscape Architecture from Cal Poly Pomona.
Greg Meek
Principal
34-year veteran in public sector landscape architecture. Certified Playground Safety Inspector with expertise in park development coordination and municipal budget management. BA in Landscape Architecture from Texas A&M University.
David Black
Project Manager
Licensed landscape architect with contractor credentials. Manages project execution from design development to construction oversight for diverse public and private clients.
Andrew Lytle
Landscape Designer
Creative designer contributing to conceptual plans and technical documentation for parks, commercial sites, and institutional projects across Southern California.
Lauren McHugh
Project Manager
Licensed landscape architect overseeing project teams for complex developments. Focus areas include master planned communities and multi-jurisdictional regulatory compliance.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Southern California including the Inland Empire, Riverside, Inland Valleys, and Desert Communities.
Do you handle both public and private projects?
Yes, we work with public agencies and private developers on parks, housing, commercial sites, and institutional facilities.
Are your designers certified professionals?
Our team includes four licensed landscape architects and professionals accredited by LEED and the American Society of Landscape Architects.
How long have you been in business?
We've provided landscape architecture services since our founding in 1979 by experienced industry professionals.
What project sizes do you handle?
We manage projects ranging from small neighborhood parks to large-scale master planned communities and government facilities.
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