Landscape Architect Reno, NV
Evergreen Design Group
Landscape Architect Reno, NV | Evergreen Design Group
Evergreen Design Group is a licensed landscape architecture firm serving Reno, Nevada and the greater Washoe County region. Since 2005, we have partnered with architects, civil engineers, land developers, and design-build contractors to deliver precise, code-compliant landscape architecture, land planning, and irrigation design for commercial, multi-family, mixed-use, and industrial projects throughout Northern Nevada. We work exclusively with professional development teams — not homeowners — and our in-house team handles every service we offer, from initial land planning through permit-ready construction documents.
Reno has emerged as one of the West’s most active development markets. The region’s rapid transformation — driven by advanced manufacturing, technology, logistics, and multifamily housing demand — has created a fast-moving, complex permitting environment that demands landscape architects who understand both the regulatory landscape and the physical realities of designing in a high-desert basin at 4,500 feet of elevation. That’s exactly the environment we work in every day.
Landscape Architecture Services in Reno, NV
Our Reno team delivers fully in-house professional services across every phase of a project — from initial site analysis and land planning through permit-ready construction documents. Every service is performed by our licensed professionals. We do not subcontract.
We develop land use plans, conceptual site layouts, and entitlement support documents that comply with the City of Reno’s Annexation and Land Development Code and Washoe County zoning and development standards. Our planners understand the regulatory framework governing commercial, industrial, mixed-use, and multifamily development across the Reno-Sparks metropolitan area, including the transit-oriented development overlay districts along Virginia Street, Mill Street, and North Virginia Street corridors.
We prepare thorough existing tree inventories and disposition plans to support entitlement, grading, and permit submittals. Our documentation follows City of Reno and Washoe County requirements and is designed to move cleanly through Development Services review.
Our licensed landscape architects produce permit-ready planting plans tailored to the high desert conditions of the Truckee Meadows basin. We specify drought-tolerant, cold-hardy species appropriate to USDA Hardiness Zones 6b, 7a, and 7b — the three zones mapped across the Truckee Meadows — and design plant palettes that satisfy City of Reno and Washoe County landscape requirements while minimizing long-term water demand. Every planting plan is calibrated for the region’s wide temperature swings, alkaline soils, and low annual precipitation.
Nevada’s water environment demands efficient, code-compliant irrigation systems. The Truckee River is the primary water source for the Truckee Meadows, and Truckee Meadows Water Authority (TMWA) actively manages water availability across the region. Our irrigation designers produce detailed drip, subsurface, and smart controller systems that align with TMWA conservation requirements and City of Reno regulations. We design systems that minimize sprinkler-based water application — critical in a region where summertime sprinkler use is the single largest driver of water demand — and prioritize drip and low-flow technologies throughout.
We design pool surrounds, tot lots, sport courts, shaded gathering areas, and common open spaces for multifamily residential and mixed-use communities throughout the Reno-Sparks area. Our amenity designs account for the region’s significant temperature variation — from summer highs exceeding 100°F to winter lows well below freezing — and specify materials and plantings that perform across all four seasons.
From streetscape improvements and commercial parking lot screening to community courtyards and amenity plazas, our team designs hardscape elements appropriate to Northern Nevada’s climate and development context. We specify materials suited to freeze-thaw cycling, design shade structures that address summer heat, and produce construction documents built for contractor use in the field.
Serving Greater Reno and the Washoe County Region
Evergreen Design Group provides landscape architecture services throughout the Reno-Sparks metropolitan area and broader Washoe County, including:
- City of Reno
- Sparks
- Washoe County (unincorporated)
- Sun Valley
- Fernley (Lyon County)
- Carson City
- Minden / Gardnerville (Douglas County)
- Tahoe Reno Industrial Center (TRIC) area
Our familiarity with the City of Reno’s Development Services Department, Washoe County Planning and Development, and the Truckee Meadows Regional Planning Agency (TMRPA) allows us to move efficiently through entitlements and permit coordination for projects across the region.
Understanding the Landscape Design Environment in Reno, NV
Designing commercial and multifamily landscapes in the Reno-Sparks area presents technical challenges that require direct experience with the Northern Nevada environment. Our landscape architects understand these conditions from the ground up.
High Desert Climate and Elevation
Reno sits at approximately 4,500 feet above sea level in a semi-arid basin. Summer temperatures regularly exceed 100°F while winters bring hard freezes and occasional significant snowfall. That extreme range demands plant selection, hardscape material specification, and irrigation design that perform across all four seasons — not just the warm months. We design for the full annual cycle, including freeze-thaw stressing of paving, irrigation system winterization, and plant establishment strategies appropriate to the region’s short effective planting windows.
Alkaline Soils and Volcanic Substrates
Much of the Truckee Meadows basin is underlain by soils with high alkalinity, low organic matter content, and in some areas, volcanic or alluvial substrates with poor water retention. Our planting plans specify soil amendments, backfill strategies, and drainage approaches that support plant establishment in these challenging conditions. We do not simply transplant plant palettes from other Western markets — we specify species and soil treatments suited to the specific conditions of the Reno basin.
TMWA Water Conservation Requirements
Water in the Truckee Meadows is a managed resource tied directly to flows in the Truckee River, which originates at Lake Tahoe and serves as the primary water supply for the region. Truckee Meadows Water Authority (TMWA) administers the region’s water conservation framework, and landscape-related irrigation represents the single largest seasonal driver of water demand. Our irrigation designs prioritize drip and low-flow systems, smart controller integration, and minimized turf areas to align with TMWA conservation goals and satisfy the City of Reno’s landscape standards. For new commercial and multifamily development, we coordinate water availability and use requirements with TMWA as part of the entitlement process.
City of Reno Land Development Code and Permit Navigation
Commercial and multifamily landscape projects in Reno must satisfy the requirements of the City’s Annexation and Land Development Code (updated July 2024), which governs landscaping, screening, parking lot design, streetscape standards, and transit-oriented development overlay districts. Projects in Washoe County unincorporated areas follow separate county standards. Our team knows both sets of requirements and produces documents designed for clean first-submission review through Development Services.
A Fast-Moving, Diversified Development Market
Reno’s transformation from a gaming-dependent economy into a hub for advanced manufacturing, logistics, technology, and multifamily housing has driven sustained commercial development pressure. The Tahoe Reno Industrial Center (TRIC) remains one of the largest industrial parks in the world, drawing data center, electric vehicle manufacturing, and logistics tenants. Multifamily demand continues to outpace supply, with significant pipeline activity in Washoe County. Mixed-use projects are advancing along Reno’s transit corridors. This pace of development demands a landscape architecture partner that can move as quickly as your project schedule requires. We are built for that environment.
Commercial Landscape Architecture Project Types in Reno, NV
Our Reno-area project experience spans the full range of commercial development categories active in the Northern Nevada market:
- Industrial & Logistics Facilities — Landscape screening, parking and circulation design, and permit documentation for warehouse, distribution, and manufacturing campuses, including TRIC-area projects.
- Multifamily Residential — Site landscape plans, amenity design, and irrigation systems for apartment communities and build-to-rent projects across Washoe County.
- Mixed-Use Development — Streetscape design, plaza design, and coordinated landscape documentation for projects combining residential, retail, and office components.
- Data Center and Technology Campuses — Low-water-use landscape design and screening plans for mission-critical facilities.
- Retail and Commercial — Parking lot landscape, streetscape buffers, and entry feature design for retail centers and commercial projects.
- Civic and Institutional — Landscape architecture for public facilities, educational campuses, and government projects.
- Master-Planned Communities — Phased land planning, open space design, and community amenity programming for large-scale residential developments.
Why Architects, Engineers, and Land Developers Choose
Evergreen Design Group in Reno
Licensed, In-House Team — No Subcontracting
Every service we offer — land planning, landscape architecture, and irrigation design — is performed in-house by our licensed professionals. We do not subcontract your project to third parties. That means consistent quality, clear communication, and direct accountability to your schedule and budget.
21 Years of National and Local Experience
Founded in 2005, Evergreen Design Group has completed commercial landscape architecture projects in more than 40 states. In Reno, that national depth is paired with direct knowledge of the Truckee Meadows regulatory environment, the physical demands of high-desert design, and the development dynamics of the Northern Nevada market.
Single Point of Contact, Full Scope
Your project team handles land planning, landscape architecture, and irrigation design under one contract. There is no coordination gap between a separate irrigation consultant and your landscape architect — we do it all, which reduces errors, compresses review timelines, and streamlines your permit submittals.
Built for the B2B Development Pipeline
We work exclusively with professional clients: architects, civil engineers, land developers, design-build contractors, and institutional owners. We understand development deadlines, phased construction, and the realities of fast-moving commercial projects. Our deliverables are produced for construction use — not just for presentation.
Nevada-Licensed and Ready
Evergreen Design Group’s landscape architects are licensed to practice in Nevada. We are prepared to engage on your Reno or Washoe County project immediately.
Reno Landscape Architecture FAQ
No. We work exclusively with commercial clients — architects, civil engineers, land developers, and design-build contractors. If you are a homeowner, we recommend consulting a local residential landscape architect in the Reno area.
Yes. Evergreen Design Group’s landscape architects are licensed to practice in Nevada. Our firm has held active licensure in Nevada as part of our 40+ state practice since our founding in 2005.
Commercial landscape projects in the City of Reno are governed by the Annexation and Land Development Code, which includes landscape standards for parking areas, building perimeters, streetscapes, and transit-oriented development overlay districts. Projects in unincorporated Washoe County follow separate county standards. Our team is familiar with both and produces construction documents designed for first-submission approval.
Truckee Meadows Water Authority (TMWA) administers the region’s water conservation framework, and irrigation systems for commercial and multifamily projects must be designed with conservation as a primary driver. We design drip-dominant, low-flow irrigation systems with smart controller integration that minimize water demand and align with TMWA’s assigned-day and conservation requirements. New development projects also need to address water availability with TMWA as part of the entitlement process.
Yes. We have experience designing landscapes and preparing permit documentation for industrial, logistics, and campus-scale projects, including those in large industrial park environments. We understand the site coverage, screening, and landscape buffering requirements applicable to industrial development in the region.
Yes. Multifamily residential, build-to-rent, and mixed-use projects are a core part of our practice. We have direct experience working across phased, large-scale developments and understand the coordination requirements between landscape architecture, civil engineering, and building permit submittals in the Washoe County review process.
Initial concept deliverables are typically ready for first review and client presentation approximately two to four weeks after project kickoff and scope agreement. Full permit-ready construction documents follow a timeline calibrated to your project’s complexity and permit submission schedule. We tailor our phasing to your development timeline — not the other way around.
In addition to Reno and Washoe County, we serve projects throughout Nevada, including Carson City, Douglas County, Lyon County (including Fernley and the TRIC area), and can provide landscape architecture services on a statewide basis. We also practice in more than 40 states nationally.
Start Your Reno Landscape Architecture Project
Evergreen Design Group is ready to support your project in Reno, Sparks, or anywhere in the greater Washoe County region. Whether you’re moving through entitlements on a multifamily community, advancing construction documents for an industrial campus, or planning a mixed-use development along one of Reno’s transit corridors, our team can integrate directly with your project team and deliver on your schedule.
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