Overview
Planning Design Studio (PDS) is an award-winning landscape architecture, planning, and urban design firm based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Since 2006, PDS has served both public and private clients to create memorable places, strengthen communities and manage diverse environments.
We believe the best solutions come from a process that involves careful listening, clear communication, and creative collaboration with our clients. We value designs that are practical, imaginative, environmentally sustainable, and cost-effective. We strive to bring thoughtful design, technical expertise, and effective leadership to each and every project.
Services
Planning Design Studio offers the following planning, urban design and landscape architectural professional services:
Planning and Design Team Leadership
Multidisciplinary Team Leadership
Cost Estimating and Implementation Planning
Contract & Construction Documentation
Construction Period Services
Landscape Architectural Design
Plan and Sketch Illustrations
Project Management
Master Planning
Comprehensive Park Master Planning
Planning and Site Design
Specification Writing
CADD & GIS Services
Graphic Design

Clients
We’ve worked with a broad range of public organizations representing states, counties, and cities; as well as private entities including architects, engineers, developers, private citizens, associations, and businesses. A selection of representative clients is listed below:
Public Clients
Alton, IL
Brentwood, MO
Cape Girardeau, MO
Clayton, MO
Columbia, MO
Creve Coeur, MO
Dardenne Prairie, MO
Des Peres, MO
Ellisville, MO
Fairview Heights, IL
Frontenac, MO
Great Rivers Greenway District
Hazelwood, MO
Highland, IL
Kingsbury Park District, IL
Kirkwood, MO
Mt. Vernon, IL
O'Fallon, IL
O'Fallon, MO
Olivette, MO
Parkway School District
Pine Lawn, MO
Richmond Heights, MO
Saint Charles County, MO
Saint Louis City, MO
Saint Louis County, MO
Shrewsbury, MO
The State of Missouri
Tower Grove Park
Twin Oaks, MO
University City, MO
Webster Groves, MO
Wentzville, MO
Private Clients
Answers Inc. Architects
Ballard King & Associates, Ltd.
Bax Engineering
BJC Healthcare
Bond Architects
Brentwood Condominium Association
CBB Engineers
CSRS Architects
David Mason & Associates
EWR Architects
Frontenac Engineering
Jacobs Engineering
KPFF Engineers
Laclede's Landing Redevelopment Corporation
Lawrence Group Architects
M3 Engineering Group
Maurer-Stutz, Inc.
Missouri Botanical Garden
Oates Associates
Oculus Inc.
OWH Architects
Pangea Engineers
Parsons Corporation
Rosemann Architects
SMS Engineers
St. Louis Zoo
TWM Engineers
Washington University
Partnership Organizations
Awards
Planning Design Studio has received numerous awards for our innovative and effective design solutions.
Vision 2030: St. Louis County Parks & Recreation
Master Plan
St. Louis Chapter ASLA Honor Award
Central States ASLA Honor Award
Rogers Parkway Enhancement Feasibility Study
St. Louis Chapter ASLA Merit Award
Alton Riverfront and Marina District Amphitheater
Construction News and Real Estate (CNR) Regional Excellence Award for Public Space
Alton Riverfront and Marina District Master Plan
Metropolitan Section of the Missouri Chapter of the APA
Central East Site Neighborhood Master Plan
St. Louis Chapter ASLA Merit Award
Chouteau Island Master Plan
St. Louis Chapter ASLA Merit Award
Creve Coeur Gateway Interchange Enhancements
St. Louis Chapter ASLA Merit Award

Cook Business School Campus Planning and Design
St. Louis Chapter ASLA Honor Award
Masonry Institute of St. Louis Distinction in Craftsmanship Award
Family Sports Park Splash Pad
St. Louis Chapter ASLA Honor Award
Family Sports Park Design and Implementation
St. Louis Chapter ASLA Merit Award
Kirkwood Park Master Plan and Implementation
St. Louis Chapter ASLA Merit Award
Missouri State Penitentiary Redevelopment Project
St. Louis Chapter ASLA Merit Award
River Des Peres Greenway Pilot Project
St. Louis Chapter ASLA Honor Award
Masonry Institute of St. Louis Distinction in Design Award
Masonry Institute of St. Louis Distinction in Craftsmanship Award
