Business Details
44 Years
experience
Expert Landscape Architects in Colorado Springs
Guman Associates brings over four decades of expertise in landscape architecture and urban planning to clients across Colorado, Florida, South Dakota, and Washington. Founded in 1982, our team of licensed professionals specializes in creating harmonious designs that integrate buildings and landscapes through a cohesive 'Prairie Vision' approach. We offer comprehensive services including entitlement coordination, community design, and contract administration, ensuring projects meet regulatory standards while delivering aesthetic and functional value. Our 100% approval rating for development applications reflects our deep understanding of local regulations and commitment to client satisfaction. With nearly 100 years of combined experience among our landscape architects, we provide tailored solutions for commercial developments, urban planning initiatives, and sustainable community projects.Our team's unique qualifications include former roles in local government, giving us unparalleled insight into public approval processes. As a locally owned firm, we prioritize transparent communication and technical excellence, supporting clients from initial concept through construction completion. Our services extend to irrigation system design, marketing materials creation, and project identity development, ensuring every aspect of a project aligns with client goals. Recognized by the American Association of Landscape Architects and the American Planning Association, we maintain the highest industry standards while delivering innovative, client-focused results.
Services
Entitlement Coordination
Landscape Architecture
Urban Planning
Public Process
Contract Administration
Details
- Year established: 1982
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience in landscape architecture and urban planning
- Our team includes registered landscape architects licensed in four states
- We maintain a 100% approval rating for entitlement applications
- Our principal has 20+ years of public service experience in local government
- We offer comprehensive services from concept through construction administration
What people say
Exceptional services
40+ years of experience
100% approval rating
Professional team
Successful project outcomes
Services
Entitlement Coordination
Our entitlement coordination integrates urban planning and civil engineering to secure development approvals. We manage the complete process from initial sketch planning through permitting, ensuring compliance with local regulations. Our 100% approval rating for entitlement applications demonstrates our expertise in navigating complex regulatory requirements while maintaining project timelines and budgets.
Landscape Architecture
We create functional, sustainable landscapes that enhance commercial developments. Our services include construction documents, irrigation planning, and project identity development. With nearly 100 years of combined experience, our licensed architects design WaterWise-compliant landscapes that balance aesthetic appeal with environmental responsibility across multiple states.
Urban Planning
Our urban planning services focus on creating sustainable, aesthetically pleasing communities. We offer comprehensive planning from concept through execution, incorporating smart growth principles and public input. With decades of local government experience, we ensure projects meet both client needs and community standards while maintaining a 100% review agency approval rate.
Public Process
We facilitate effective public participation in development projects, recognizing stakeholder input as critical to success. Our team leverages extensive local government experience to navigate public hearings and agency reviews. We ensure transparent communication throughout the process, addressing community concerns while maintaining project objectives and regulatory compliance.
Contract Administration
Our contract administration services support clients through construction phases, managing bid solicitation, contract preparation, and on-site representation. We coordinate payment processing and final affidavits while ensuring timely certificate of occupancy delivery. This comprehensive oversight maintains project integrity from design completion to final construction documentation.
People
William Guman
Principal
With 40+ years in landscape architecture and urban planning, William Guman has served as city councilman, planning commissioner, and regional building commissioner. His public service experience informs our firm's approach to entitlement processes and community development projects.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We serve Colorado Springs, Pueblo, and Southern Colorado, with licensing in Colorado, Florida, South Dakota, and Washington.
How long have you been in business?
Our firm has provided landscape architecture and urban planning services since 1982, with over four decades of professional experience.
What services do you offer?
We specialize in entitlement coordination, landscape architecture, urban planning, public process facilitation, and contract administration services.
Are your professionals licensed?
Yes, our team includes registered landscape architects licensed in four states and qualified to handle federal contracting projects.
What makes you different from competitors?
Our unique combination of technical expertise, 100% entitlement approval rate, and public service experience sets us apart in navigating complex development processes.
Do you handle commercial projects?
Yes, we specialize in commercial landscape architecture and development projects, providing comprehensive services from initial design through construction completion.
