The Lakota Group is a design and planning firm focused on creating stronger places through creative design, better planning, and collaboration. With 30 years of experience, the firm works across urban design, planning, landscape architecture, and historic preservation. Its mission is to develop plans that connect people with their environments and local history, reflecting the meaning of “Lakota,” described by the firm as a Native American word for “allies.”

The firm’s work includes arts, culture, and historic preservation plans, neighborhood and area plans, park projects, and restoration. Examples featured in its portfolio include the Howard Park project in South Bend, the Western Area Plan in Hoffman Estates, historic preservation plans for Bloomington and Albany, and a bluff restoration project in Winnetka. The Lakota Group presents its approach as people-driven, aiming to deliver creative solutions that inspire action and support beautiful, connected communities. Its website also features project results, news, career opportunities, and information about the people behind the firm.