site design group, ltd.
Mitchell Murdock began their work experience in 2002 at the NYC Department of Parks & Recreation, where they served as a Forester until 2007, and subsequently became a Senior Project Manager until 2012. In 2012, they joined the Chicago Park District as a Natural Areas Manager until 2013. Mitchell then joined site design group, ltd. in 2013 as a Consulting Arborist and Project Manager.
Mitchell Murdock obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resources from The Ohio State University, where they studied from 1997 to 2002. Mitchell later pursued a Master of Science degree in Landscape Design at Columbia University, attending from 2007 to 2008. In addition to their degrees, Murdock also earned a certification as a Certified Arborist from the International Society of Arboriculture in September 2005.
site design group, ltd.
site design group, ltd. was founded in Chicago, Illinois in 1990. Comprised of professionals including licensed landscape architects, planners and architects, the firm is identified by its ability to visualize and communicate design concepts throughout the design process. The firm is committed to a culture of design excellence and community leadership. Each project brings a measure of social responsibility, sustainable accountability and land stewardship. site design group, ltd. is often engaged to collaborate and coordinate efforts with other landscape architects, engineers and design professionals. Effective communication with the design team ensures successful coordination of projects from concept through construction. We transform complex design challenges into places that clearly reflect identity and are strong statements of beautiful and functional spaces. Award winning exterior public spaces designed by site design group, ltd. have successfully redefined the shape and character of individual communities. Mary Bartelme Park in the West Loop and Ping Tom Memorial Park in Chinatown have raised the bar for urban park design and are now major destinations. These places continue to have a positive physical, social and economic impact on the surrounding neighborhoods. Through strong community alliances the firm has solidified the role of landscape architecture in the future planning for schools, transportation, housing, healthcare and higher education campus design.