What we do

Since 1980, EDA has developed a reputation for excellence through our local, domestic and international project work. Today, we focus on three core service areas. All are supported through our strengths in Project Management and Environmental Management.

Landscape Architecture

EDA takes great pride in creating places people want to be. Our goal is to design stunning, uplifting environments that seamlessly integrate underlying functionality. Our breadth of work is incredibly varied, spanning urban site development, streetscapes, engaging public parks + open spaces, stormwater projects and sustainability initiatives. We’re based in Edmonton, but work on projects across Canada and around the world.

Urban Design

When done with vision and purpose, Urban Design creates an emotional connection and becomes a source of pride for residents and businesses – while appealing to visitors. Successful projects recognize opportunities to integrate public and private initiatives through a framework for design and development that considers economic, political and practical design factors.

Urban Planning

Great consideration has been given to ensuring urban spaces create a sense of connection, purpose and interactivity with those who live, work and play among them. EDA’s Urban Planning work spans the full spectrum of needs within a modern city or municipality: from public parks and green spaces to residential development to natural environments and beyond.

Park Design

For decades we’ve been designing parks of all shapes, sizes and complexity. EDA examines existing and prospective open space systems, to determine the spatial opportunities and constraints. The development of park master plans and regional + community open space planning and renewal is among EDA’s core strengths.

Building Site Design

EDA prides ourselves on forming a close working relationship with the project architects and engineers to ensure integrated site design by utilizing the strengths of multi-disciplinary teams. Our goal is to contextually enhance the building design and site environment – to optimize functionality and esthetic appeal.

Commercial Retail Design

EDA has long provided developers with urban design and construction management assistance on projects across the Edmonton Region. Our familiarity with the approval processes allow us to deliver exceptional designs, while reducing permitting and construction timelines – and associated costs.

Sustainable Design

EDA has been at the forefront of sustainable design practices and sustainable construction specification in the Edmonton Region. Our knowledge extends to naturalization, LEED construction, green globe and LID projects, storm water management (bio-retention, bio-swales), and beyond.

Community Consultation

Public consultation is a complex and integral part of the design process. EDA’s ability to facilitate productive, interactive presentations, surveys, workshops, and feedback loops allows us to foster collaboration and build consensus. Often it paves the way to innovative thinking and exciting new ideas.

Design Guidelines + Standards

EDA can provide a framework and cohesive theme for ongoing development. We help establish a common vision and design that is embraced and respected. Guidelines and standards can be applied to streetscapes, downtown development, park and trail systems, and facility appearance projects.

Waterfront Development

Many communities are revitalizing rivers and waterfronts through careful planning of appropriate uses, and redevelopment of adjacent properties and parkland. Let EDA guide you through the creation of a Redevelopment or Master Plan, Feasibility Study, design documentation and more.

School and Campus Site Planning

EDA has extensive experience with on-site planning and design projects at schools and campuses. Our involvement has ranged from long-term site planning to site design and implementation for individual buildings. We establish clear priorities and objectives, and ensure open two-way communication.

Infill and Greenfield Communities

EDA has partnered with developers across the Edmonton Region for decades. Our familiarity in each municipality helps to condense timelines for approvals and construction – ultimately reducing costs. Our award-winning services include subdivision planning, landscape design and construction implementation.

Trail Planning

Trail planning is a design specialty. From high-use urban multi-use pathways to back-country mountain trail systems, we provide start-to-finish planning, design and implementation support. Our knowledge of soils, drainage, topography, and contextual design keeps projects on the right path.

Visual Impact Assessment

EDA partners with government, private corporations, and special interest groups to conduct comprehensive impact assessments around development projects. We provide compelling research, documentation, multi-media presentation materials, CADD simulation models and courtroom presentations.

Cemeteries

EDA provides comprehensive planning and design for new cemetery construction and site renovation covering master planning, concept design, facility planning and site development. This includes entry gates, sanctuaries, columbaria, memorials, information kiosks, and mapping and location systems.

Signage + Wayfinding

Trust EDA’s extensive experience with signage design and environmental graphics to guide your project in the right direction. From planning to implementation, our solutions include: identification and interpretive signage, exhibits, wayfinding, as well as manuals and guidelines for signage systems.

Roadway Landscaping

EDA has been involved on countless roadway projects: from the Roadway Naturalization Master Plan for the City of Edmonton, to streetscape revitalizations for many communities throughout Alberta. Our understanding of safety, environmental, bylaw and budgetary factors pave the way for success.

Water Playgrounds

Successful water parks begin with inspired community engagement. Our experience and attention to detail around project visioning, systems and infrastructure, safety, amenities, and budget will ensure your water playground makes a splash… with children, parents and community stakeholders.

Sports Facilities

EDA’s Landscape Architecture team has extensive experience in the planning, design and upgrading of multi-use sports field parks, track and field facilities, and special event venues. Our work with the World IAAF Track and Field Championships and other events has attracted international acclaim.

Streetscape Design + Corridor Studies

EDA has earned our ‘street cred’ through the successful development of hundreds of high-profile projects in cities and small towns throughout Alberta. Our multiple award-winning projects include signature streets, urban parks, plazas, open spaces, and commercial + mixed used development.

Design Guidelines + Standards

EDA can provide a framework and cohesive theme for ongoing development. We help establish a common vision and design that is embraced and respected. Guidelines and standards can be applied to streetscapes, downtown development, park and trail systems, and facility appearance projects.

Commercial Retail Development

EDA brings decades of experience to your project, working with developers throughout the Edmonton Region. Our familiarity with unique local permitting and bylaw requirements allows us to avoid costly oversights. The result? Spaces that make tenants and visitors comfortable, and gives investors confidence.

Open Space Planning

Whether it’s a park, community or region – EDA’s comprehensive planning process examines existing and prospective open space systems to identify opportunities and constraints. Demographics, existing usage, trends, and desired outcomes are among the factors that inform the development plan.

Environmental Planning

EDA provides environmental planning, design, management and sustainable development consulting to the resource sector. Services include: regional resource and land sustainability assessments, site analyses, community/stakeholder consultation, development guidelines and implementation strategies.

Urban Planning

EDA works with municipalities and community groups to introduce best practices in urban design. Our award-winning designs have helped enhance the esthetic, social, and physical appeal of numerous communities. By bolstering a strong community identity, we help improve urban outcomes and boost investor confidence.

Recreation + Cultural Facilities

We've worked with communities throughout Canada to reflect their needs and beliefs in the physical spaces in which they gather. EDA has planned and designed park areas, cultural spaces, community league properties, and more. We strive to ensure the planning process is tailored to each community.

Community Consultation

Public consultation is a complex and integral part of the design process. EDA’s ability to facilitate productive, interactive presentations, surveys, workshops and feedback loops allows us to foster collaboration and build consensus. Often times it paves the way to innovative thinking and exciting new ideas.

Design Guidelines + Standards

EDA can provide a framework and cohesive theme for ongoing development. We help establish a common vision and design that is embraced and respected. Guidelines and standards can be applied to streetscapes, downtown development, park and trail systems, and facility appearance projects.

River Corridor and Waterfronts

Many communities are revitalizing rivers and waterfronts through careful planning of appropriate uses, and redevelopment of adjacent properties and parkland. Let EDA guide you through the creation of a Redevelopment or Master Plan, Feasibility Study, design documentation and more.

School and Campus Site Planning

EDA has extensive experience with on-site planning and design projects at schools and campuses. Our involvement has ranged from long-term site planning to site design and implementation for individual buildings. We establish clear priorities and objectives, and ensure open two-way communication.

Infill and Greenland Communities

EDA has partnered with developers across the Edmonton Region for decades. Our familiarity in each municipality helps to condense timelines for approvals and construction – ultimately reducing costs. Our award-winning services include subdivision planning, landscape design and construction implementation.

Trail Planning

Trail planning is a design specialty. From high-use urban multi-use pathways to back-country mountain trail systems, we provide start-to-finish planning, design, and implementation support. Our knowledge of soils, drainage, topography, and contextual design keeps project on the right path.

Visual Impact Assessment

EDA partners with government, private corporations, and special interest groups to conduct comprehensive impact assessments around development projects. We provide compelling research, documentation, multi-media presentation materials, CADD simulation models and courtroom presentations.

Cemeteries

EDA provides comprehensive planning and design for new cemetery construction and site renovation covering master planning, concept design, facility planning and site development. This includes entry gates, sanctuaries, columbaria, memorials, information kiosks, and mapping and location systems.

Industrial Park Development

Our involvement typically starts with land use analysis, and continues through to the design of site features and amenities. Services include: eco-industrial planning, streetscaping, parks, trails, open space linkages, subdivision layout, stormwater management facilities, sustainable design features, and more.