Jones Petrie Rafinski

Before design begins, our team starts by understanding the site.

Site visits reveal the details that aerials, surveys, and plans can miss, from drainage and access to circulation, visibility, vegetation, materials, and maintenance needs. At JPR, strong concepts begin with observation, technical understanding, client goals, and the realities of the place itself.

Before attending the INASLA Awards Gala last week, JPR's Landscape Architecture team took some time to explore parks and public spaces around the Indianapolis area. Field visits like these allow our designers to experience different site furnishings and play equipment firsthand, observe how people interact with these finished spaces, and gather ideas that can inspire future projects.

These experiences help our team stay current, creative, and connected to the communities we serve. They're also a great reminder that some of the best ideas come from getting out into the field, learning from great places, and exploring together!

Bringing some momentum to your Monday. Every great public space starts with a plan — and moves forward through strong partnership. From early visioning to implementation, JPR helps communities turn ideas into places that serve, connect, and inspire.

Throwback to JPR’s work with the Town of Walkerton and Walkerton-Lincoln Township Public Library on the Hiler Media Center — a welcoming, energy-efficient space designed to support youth programs, public outreach, and evolving community needs.