landscape architecture
landscape architecture
We bring nature into urban environments.
Communities we design for

We want to ground people in nature
Landscapes we’ve designed
We work with climate-conscious,
BC-based governments and institutions.
Harry Jerome Community Recreation Centre
(Coming Soon)
Meet Dustin Dilts
MLArch, CSLA, BCSLA, AALA
Dustin started Public Grounds to increase his impact. Wtih over a decade of experience at firms including PFS Studio, Connect, O2 and ISL, he saw an opportunity to work more directly with communities to create engaging, resilient parks and playscapes.
He brings in additional team members to provide technical support and ensure schedule milestones are met.
See Dustin's portfolio on LinkedIn
Our values
Inclusion
We advocate for designs that assure equal access and opportunity, fostering inclusive community environments.
Simplicity
We distill opportunities and challenges into landscapes that stakeholders support, builders can implement, and communities love.
Iteration
We believe in the power of conversation and iteration. We know asking the right questions is as crucial as providing answers.
Intention
We create spaces that are beautiful and functional, designed with the future in mind.
Visualization by Future Landscapes
Work with us
We’re accepting new projects in BC and Alberta. If you are a government, institution, architect, or developer, we’d love to hear from you.
We’re always keen to discuss nature-based solutions for thriving, climate-resilient communities.
Let’s have coffee or lunch.
dustin@publicgrounds.ca