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10/29/2026

Thoughtful landscape design can expand public access to the waterfront while preserving the natural character that makes it unique.

In Post Falls, Idaho, Civitas reimagines 60 acres along the Spokane River as a welcoming, community-centered public space. Through looping trails that navigate more than 100 feet of elevation change, accessible boardwalks, floating docks and riverfront gathering spaces, the park creates new ways for people to experience the water and surrounding landscape.

In a recent feature on Archinect, Black Bay Park is highlighted for its approach to balancing public access with ecological stewardship. Grounded in community input, the design creates opportunities for recreation and connection while protecting the natural character of the site. Read the full story, link in bio.

Photos by Miles Bergsma

10/27/2026

Meet Chris Parezo, a Principal at Civitas who believes great urban design starts with understanding how people and places shape one another.

Since joining Civitas in 2007, Chris has focused his work on creating places that are connected, adaptable, and built to evolve with the communities they serve. From public spaces and mixed-use developments to transit-oriented neighborhoods and long-range planning, he brings together design, strategy, and community engagement to help turn complex ideas into lasting places.

Chris has played a leading role in projects including Denver’s 5280 Trail and the I-25 & Broadway Station Area Plan, Denver Summit FC Stadium, and helping shape more connected and vibrant urban environments. His work reflects a belief that thoughtful design can influence communities.

We’re proud to have Chris helping lead Civitas and continuing to explore what’s possible for the future of our cities.

10/22/2026

Blue skies, fall sunshine, and construction progress at the University of Denver!

Our Civitas team recently visited the new Integrative Life Sciences Complex (STEM Horizons), where the landscape is beginning to come together. The project builds on Civitas’ longstanding relationship with DU, and it’s exciting to see the next chapter of the campus take shape.

Thanks to our project partners at Anderson Mason Dale, Holder Construction and LMI Colorado for the collaboration. More to come as the project progresses!

Architect: Anderson Mason Dale
Landscape Architect: Civitas
Contractor: Holder Construction
Subcontractor for landscape: LMI Colorado

10/20/2026

Fall is all about layers. And we’re not just talking about sweaters

At Discovery Park at Windler, ornamental grasses bring their own mix of texture, movement and seasonal color to this 23-acre community park. From the soft pink hues of Undaunted red muhly grass to the golden tones of Blonde Ambition blue grama and Karl Foerster reed grass, the planting palette adds depth and interest as the seasons change.

A closer look at the details that make a landscape feel different with every season.

Explore Discovery Park at Windler through the link in our bio.

10/15/2026

Another milestone for Denver’s 5280 Trail!

Congratulations to the Downtown Denver Partnership and the City and County of Denver on breaking ground on the Acoma Street segment, between 10th and 12th Avenues. This will strengthen connections between neighborhoods and open spaces while creating new opportunities for public art, cultural experiences and economic vitality.

Originally envisioned as a new way to experience and navigate Denver, the 5280 Trail draws inspiration from the sense of discovery found on Colorado’s mountain trails. We’re excited to see this vision come to life.
Explore the original design vision behind the 5280 Trail, link in bio.

10/13/2026

Sharing ideas, revisiting urban transformation and engaging the next generation of landscape architects.

Civitas Principal Scott recently joined students at the Université de Montréal to share insights from his practice and explore how landscape architecture can shape more meaningful urban environments. In the History, Theory, and Practice in Landscape Architecture class, he presented “Engaging People with Nature in Cities: Creating Transformational Change with Intentionality.” While also revisiting the Los Angeles River Revitalization Master Plan with students in a regional studio, reflecting on two decades of progress and lessons learned.

Alongside the lectures, Scott participated in desk critiques and small-group discussions, engaging with students’ ideas and connecting design theory with real-world practice.

10/08/2026

A new home for women’s soccer is taking shape in Denver.

Last week, we celebrated the groundbreaking of the new Denver Summit Stadium at Santa Fe Yards, a major milestone for Denver and for the future of women’s sports in the city.

We’re proud to be part of the team bringing this new stadium to life alongside Denver Summit FC, Populous and CAA ICON. We can’t wait to watch this place come to life—and eventually trade our hard hats for scarves.

Congratulations to the entire project team! Read more about the groundbreaking via the link in bio.

10/06/2026

Meet Mark Naylor, a Project Director and Landscape Architect whose decades-long career has helped shape Civitas into the firm it is today.

Over the years, Mark has worn many hats at Civitas, serving as IT Manager, Director of Operations, Principal, and award-winning Landscape Architect. A California native with a lifelong love of the outdoors, Mark brings a unique blend of technical expertise, creative vision, and thoughtful leadership to every project. His collaborative approach inspires project teams, designers, and clients alike, while continually pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in landscape architecture.

Throughout his career, Mark has played a leading role in some of Civitas’s most recognized projects across the country, including Denver’s iconic Commons Park, the Clark County Government Center in Las Vegas, the transformation of Tampa’s 26-acre Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park, and Belleview Station, the award-winning 52-acre transit-oriented development in Denver’s Tech Center. His commitment to innovation and design excellence has helped create enduring public spaces that strengthen communities and enrich the lives of those who experience them.

Mark is a registered Landscape Architect in Colorado and holds a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture from Cal Poly Pomona. His decades of experience, steady leadership, and dedication to thoughtful, people-centered design continue to make a lasting impact on Civitas, the profession, and the communities the firm serves.

10/01/2026

The strongest urban places do more than fill a site, they create connections, build momentum and evolve with the communities around them.

Creating places that endure starts with understanding what’s already there: how people move through a space, what a community needs and where there’s opportunity to create something more meaningful. From there, thoughtful, strategic moves can turn underused spaces into destinations that grow and adapt over time.

In our latest blog, Principal Chris Parezo explores this approach to building urban places that create value beyond their property lines and continue to shape the way people experience a place.

Read the full piece at the link in bio.

Photos of Belleview Station by Parrish Ruiz de Velasco

09/29/2026

From Parking Lot to Place: Williams Village II

We’re excited to see Williams Village II take shape in Boulder, transforming a former strip retail center and parking lot into a vibrant, connected neighborhood. At the heart of the project is a simple idea: what happens when the spaces between buildings are designed as intentionally as the buildings themselves?

Pedestrian paseos, shared-use streets, a central plaza and a rich native landscape will create opportunities to walk, gather and connect with nature. Inspired by the nearby Flatirons, the landscape also integrates stormwater management and habitat-supporting design — creating a public realm that brings people and places together.

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1200 Bannock Street
Denver, CO
80204

Telephone

+13035710053

Website

http://www.civitasinc.com/

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