Parks |
COG knows that time in nature promotes the wellbeing of people and the planet. |
COGdesign expands access to green and open spaces through community-based participatory landscape design and planning. Our work strives to create places where communities relate to the natural world in ways that honor their unique ecology, culture, history, and purpose.
Connection
is our passion.
BELONGING
is our foundation.
Design
is regenerative.
Education
is lifelong.
Sustainability
is timeless.
what we do
Since 1997, COG has connected community partners with landscape architects & designers at the earliest stage of a project, at minimal cost to our partner, to catalyze an idea into action and impact.
Community Partners receive:
Community design strategy and technical expertise
Community engagement facilitation
Final conceptual design + cost estimate
Continued collaboration & consultation to build fundraising case and scope of work for design development.
Playgrounds |
COG believes in the power of connecting children to nature. |
Gardens |
COG advocates for food justice and climate resilient places. |