Minimal risk.
Painless process.
Beautiful spaces.
We are a land planning and design firm that will get
your development approved and minimize your risk
through process, leadership, and great design.
A Better Process for You
Discover
We work with you to plan your project with confidence and minimal risk
Design
We'll get your development approved while satisfying community needs
Develop
And our team will make sure you see your ideal space come to life
The Right Land Planning and Design Firm is Critical for Your Project’s Success
It takes perseverance and expertise to get your project approved and rolling. Luckily, our experts at Ripley Design Inc. have both in abundance. With decades of practical experience with the project creation process, including zoning and entitlement approvals, we can help you rest easy while you leave the hard stuff in our capable hands. The result will be a lot less stress and a lot more energy to enjoy the beautiful space you’ve always wanted.
Learn MoreHow We Help You
Landscape Architecture & Site Design
Beautify your outdoor space or create a dynamic space from nothing with a designer who can take your ideas and make them a reality
Community Planning
Work with us as we bring together all stakeholders to make lasting community spaces that serve the needs of their members. We will guide you every step of the way, from community outreach to implementation
Zoning & Entitlement Approvals
Trust our experts to know city codes, politics and zoning requirements when it comes to getting the job approved and implemented. Rely on us to navigate the murky waters for you so you can dream big and not get mired down
Project Identity
Rely on our team to create an identity for your project that is creative, exciting and unique. Your project will stand out from the rest with our eye for design and innovation
Commercial
Spaces
We have you covered for spaces that are both beautiful and functional according to your business’s unique needs.
Multi
Family
We design spaces that promote families to build community and connect in outdoor spaces.
Public
Spaces
Check out some of the spaces we have designed that made the community fall in love with where they live all over again.
Master
Planning
Any design is only as good as its plan. Let us help you plan the space you’ve always wanted with our expert Master Planning services.
Specialized
Housing
We can create a space that fits the unique needs of your organization from treatment centers to residential halls.
We guide you every step of the way
Our thoughtful site and landscape design process is built for less risk, fewer hassles and a more enjoyable experience every step of the way. Our expert guidance will take you from start to finish, from conception to reality, with ease and confidence as we build a beautiful space that works for you.
Ripley Design Inc. has been thinking outside the box for over two decades now. We have worked with everyone from private homeowners, developers and land planners to public entities looking to satisfy the public space needs of their community.
Contact us today to speak with one of our experts to discuss how we can help you finish the project of your dreams.
News and articles from Ripley Design
The Ripley Design team has decades of experience helping clients navigate the uncertainties, challenges, and regulatory hurdles that come with land planning and landscape architecture. Our free resources can help you learn what it takes to bring your project from planning to completion.
Fort Collins Land Use Code
As Landscape Architects and Land Planners invested in our city’s future, we couldn’t be more driven to share the details with you. Following the adoption and subsequent repeal of the previous update last year, Fort Collins City Council has requested a fresh approach—one that not only enhances the functionality of the code but also preserves […]
301 East Lincoln
Nestled alongside the Poudre River in Downtown Fort Collins is a proposed innovative research facility at 301 E Lincoln. The vision for the landscape design is to cultivate the atmosphere of a Miyawaki forest. Miyawaki forests, renowned for their dense, multilayered vegetation and rapid growth, are crafted to mimic natural ecosystems created through the Miyawaki […]
World Landscape Architecture Month
At Ripley, we take great pride in honoring our licensed landscape architects! We conducted interviews with some of our landscape architects; Russ Lee, Sam Coutts, Klara Rossouw, and Joel Weikert to get to know them better. Who is your favorite architect or landscape architect and why? Russ Lee: “Mosha Safdie, His ability to create beauty […]
What people are saying about
Ripley Design Inc.
Worked with Stephanie on two projects and she was AMAZING! The maze of government and zoning etc. is a killer on building projects. These guys navigate that world with massive skill. I would never try to get something through city planning or zoning without using Stephanie and her team. Very grateful.
– Ken Huey
Plan your project with confidence
Ripley Design, Inc. has over 30 years of experience in making beautiful spaces that make communities fall in love with where they live. The goal of our customized design process is to minimize risk and hassle and create an experience you will love as much as your new space. Let’s create something amazing together.