Landscape architecture in jacksonville, fl

As a leading design firm based in Jacksonville, ELM brings deep local knowledge and design vision to every landscape architecture project in Northeast Florida. Our team knows Jacksonville’s climate, soils, plant palettes, regulatory environment, and community character — and we apply that expertise to craft beautiful, functional, and sustainable outdoor places.

Why Choose ELM in Jacksonville

  • Local Insight & Sensitivity

    We live and work in Jacksonville. We’re familiar with the region’s rainfall patterns, native species, soil conditions, and permitting challenges.

  • Integrated Design Approach

    Because we also offer architecture, planning, and urban design, our landscape work is seamless with building and site planning — not an afterthought.

  • Reputation & Track Record

    Our portfolio includes projects in the Jacksonville area, across Florida and beyond, with strong design, execution, and client satisfaction.

  • Sustainability & Resilience Focus

    We incorporate native species, stormwater strategies, habitat creation, and adaptive design to respond to Florida’s climate and growth pressures.

Landscape Architect for the Deerwood Country Club Project in Jacksonville, FL

Our Jacksonville Landscape Architecture Services

Here’s a breakdown of the types of landscape architecture work we do in Jacksonville and nearby communities:

1. Master Planning & Site Design

From raw land to thoughtfully programmed sites, we design site layout, circulation, focal points, views, grading, and planting plans in harmony with architectural and planning goals.

2. Amenity & Recreational Spaces

Parks, trails, clubhouses, pools, courtyards, outdoor gathering areas — we design outdoor amenities that both delight and function under Florida’s climate stressors.

3. Residential & Community Landscape Design

For subdivisions, mixed-use communities, homeowners’ associations (HOAs), we design streetscapes, entry features, open space, and buffer zones.

4. Commercial & Institutional Projects

We partner with developers, municipalities, and institutions to design site landscapes for corporate campuses, civic buildings, schools, healthcare facilities, and more.

5. Sustainability, Stormwater, & Ecological Design

We incorporate bioswales, rain gardens, native habitat zones, wetland buffers, and low-impact development (LID) techniques tailored to Jacksonville’s hydrology.

Jacksonville Project Highlights

  • Amenity Center at Tamaya

    Tamaya in Jacksonville, Florida

    Tamaya is a large, infill mixed-use community comprised of nearly 800 acres midway between downtown Jacksonville, Florida, and the Atlantic beaches.

  • Palm Tree Bosque

    etown welcome center

    eTown, located in Jacksonville Florida, is an exciting new planned development featuring single family and multi-family residential homes as well as a variety of commercial and office uses.