
Jeff Nilges
FOUNDER, PRINCIPAL

FEATURED PROJECTS
Chain of Rocks Park
St. Louis, MO
Des Peres Park Playground
Des Peres, MO
Adaptive Sports Complex
St. Louis County, MO
Jeff is a founding member of PDS, responsible for planning, designing, and producing a diverse range of site development projects. His portfolio includes the design and implementation of an outdoor sports complex, aesthetic enhancements for a major transportation corridor, and the planning and design of a golf resort in China. His work typically covers conceptual design, master planning, site design, and construction documentation. Jeff’s project experience spans municipal parks, greenway design, transportation improvements, and military master planning.
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In addition to his design expertise, Jeff provides on-site construction services for many of the firm’s clients. His extensive knowledge of the construction process helps guide PDS’s cost-effective design solutions. Jeff also serves as the firm’s information technology manager, ensuring PDS stays at the forefront of cutting-edge hardware, software, and technology applications.
Education
Bachelors of Landscape Architecture, Kansas State University, 2000
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Registration
Professional Landscape Architect in Missouri
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Affiliations
American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA)