:   van der Zalm + Associates provide planning, design and project management of landscape architectural projects. Our expertise ranges from small courtyard gardens to masterplanning, and regional parks. van der Zalm + associates is also involved in a number of LEED certified projects and other green infrastructure plans.  VDZ includes a sustainable approach to all projects whether they seek specific environmental or green building designations or not.  This approach is a sound way to achieve project design that endures, contributes and resonates with visitors. Please browse our portfolio or contact us directly through our online "RFP" if you are considering our involvement in your next project. Our areas of expertise include: Park Design: planning, design, construction Development Planning and Design Master Planning Urban Design Design Guideline documents for new development Arboricultural Field work, planning and management studies Track and Field Artificial Turf sportsfields Youth Facility Design: BMX, Technical Mountain Bike, Skateparks, Multi-purpose Skate Plaza Public Performance Spaces   Projects that reflect our work include: Williams Lake Courthouse Square Yinkou Resort Hot Springs - Yinkou, Peoples Republic of China - Double Gold National Award 2008 Holland Park - Phase I, II, and III The Forks Plaza, Winnipeg - Canadian Society of Landscape Architects - National Award Winner- 2007 Trillium Sportsfield Complex - Vancouver Burns Lake Waterfront Park Athabasca Waterfront Master Plan and Design The Belair Condominium Development, Vancouver, 2003 Maple Ridge Health Care - LEED Certified, Maple Ridge, 2004 Stanford Place - Health Care Facility Peace Arch Visitor Centre - Pacific Border Crossing Rocky Point Park, 2005  |