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Purpose-Driven Landscape Architecture DLD’s Philosophy At Distinguished Land Design (DLD), we approach every commercial, residential, and public sector landscape architecture project with a clear purpose. Our guiding motto reflects the three values that define our work: Aesthetics Designs that inspire and enhance the built environment. Our schematic and design development phases translate vision into form—producing entitlement exhibits that support permitting, budgeting, and early funding milestones. Branding-focused site elements give projects a distinct identity that resonates with users, investors, and the community. From custom signage, gates, and pedestrian amenities to tree grates and entry features, every design detail is crafted to unify the site experience. We believe a project should not only function well—it should be beautiful, timeless, and clearly understood from concept.

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Ecological Concerns Incorporated (ECI) is a plan-grow-build ecological landscape contractor and California native plant nursery established in 1992 in Santa Cruz, California. It is a multidisciplinary design-build landscape company specializing in habitat restoration, ecological landscape contracting, biological consulting, landscape design, and California native plant nursery production, with a focus on vegetation management for rare and endangered species and habitats.

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CIVIL ENGINEERING Mendota Plaza, Mendota Heights, MN See More SITE ANALYSIS, PLANNING AND DESIGN MNANG Division Headquarters Complex, Arden Hills, MN See More ENTITLEMENTS Chrysler/Jeep/Ram/Dodge Dealership Expansion, Coon Rapids, MN See More LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE MPS Bancroft Elementary School Addition, Minneapolis, MN See More Élan Design Lab About Us Élan Design Lab, Inc. was founded in 2014 by Marcie Weslock, PE and Steve Johnston, PE. Steve and Marcie began working together in late nineties while at a local civil engineering and landscape architecture firm. Their career paths diverged, but ultimately brought them back together to build a stronger design firm that focuses on creating smart sites through sound engineering. Élan Design Lab, Inc. is a civil engineering and landscape architecture service provider to the construction/development marketplace, including regional, state.

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