Front view of a mountain house with a stone and shingle exterior surrounded by lush green landscaping with stone steps lined with large boulders. Landscape architecture designed by MLA Design Group.

LAND PLANNING &
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE

Based in Winston-Salem, NC

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With over 30 years of experience, MLA Design Group has been “Turning Land into Landmarks” providing a full range of Land Planning & Landscape Architecture Services.

MLA has successfully worked across a variety of sectors, including but not limited to:

  • Historic & Municipal

  • Parks & Recreation

  • Institutional & Collegiate

  • Corporate & Financial

  • Retail & Mixed-use

  • Luxury Single Family & Multifamily Residential

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Red brick weathervane tower with stone base surrounded by green grass and landscaping at the center of the roundabout for the Town of Bermuda Run. Land planning and landscape architecture designed by MLA Design Group.

OUR SERVICES

  • MLA provides comprehensive land planning services, focusing on optimizing the use of land while considering the unique characteristics of each site. Our team works closely with clients to create designs that align with both project goals and regulatory requirements while pushing creative boundaries.

    • Programming/ Site Analysis

    • Feasibility Study

    • Design Standards/Guidelines

    • Program Development & Thematic Vision

    • Private Design Charrette Leadership

    • Conceptual Plans

    • Master Planning/Land Use Studies

    • Vehicular/Pedestrian Routing Diagrams

    • Phasing Plans

    • Zoning/Rezoning/Regulatory Approvals

    • Illustrative Graphics and Renderings

  • MLA offers expert rezoning consulting services, helping clients navigate the complexities of zoning regulations and secure the necessary approvals for their projects.

    • Zoning Study

    • Initial Meeting with City Authorities

    • Rezoning Plan/Submittal

    • Conduct Neighborhood Meetings

    • Meetings with Local Elected Official

    • Present Project at Public Hearings

  • MLA specializes in landscape architecture, creating innovative outdoor spaces that enhance both functionality and beauty. Our designs consider the environment, community needs, and the unique characteristics of each site.

    • Plaza, Courtyards, and Entrance Features

    • Site Furnishings and Complimentary Structure Design

    • Hardscape Design

    • Streetscape Design

    • Amenity Package Design & Development

    • Detailed Site Planning

    • Landscape Design (Open Space Design & Planting Plans)

    • Sustainable Site Design (LEED Certification Assistance & Submittals)

    • Signage Design

    • Athletic/Sport Field Layout & Orientation

    • Construction Administration

    • Irrigation Design & Specifications

    • Estimates of Probable Cost

    • Bidding Assistance

    • Grading, Drainage & Erosion Control Plans

    • Site Construction Documents

    • Project Permitting/Regulatory Approvals

    • Construction Administration/ Observation & Management

    • Earthwork Estimations & Analysis

    • Contractor Qualification/Selection Assistance

    • Review/Coordinate Soils/Environmental Reports

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