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Our Mission
KTUA’s mission is to provide planning and landscape architectural services that promote the sustainable use of resources while creating inspiring and functional environments that support all human activities.
These services will be provided in a professional, ethical, and profitable manner to sustain staff, encourage research, provide training, invest in technology, and fund marketing efforts for corporate and professional stability.
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05 . 18 . 2021
KTUA Provided Design Services for Three 2021 APWA Award Winning Projects
On May 13, 2021, the American Public Works Association (APWA) San Diego & Imperial Counties Chapter held their 2021 Awards Ceremony. KTUA provided design services for three of the award winning projects: San Diego...
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11 . 19 . 2020
Announcing the Retirement of Kurt Carlson, Senior Principal Landscape Architect and the Next Generation of Principal Leadership
After nearly 40 years as part of the KTUA family, Kurt Carlson, Senior Principal of the Landscape Architecture Department, has announced his retirement. Kurt has had the privilege of working with many clients and...
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11 . 17 . 2020
Honoring the Work of Senior Principal Landscape Architect Kurt Carlson
In honor of Kurt Carlson’s retirement on November 18, 2020, KTUA is proud to showcase a few of the numerous projects he helped create while serving as Senior Principal Landscape Architect (depicted alphabetically).
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As our client, you can expect quality services that focus on your priorities and meet your deadlines and budgets. As your partner, our staff will provide planning and landscape architectural solutions that are creative, clearly communicated, and well executed.
My vision is twofold: first connecting with the beauty of nature and providing the bridge for others to better appreciate and understand nature, and second making a difference by contributing to the sustainability of our interface with the natural environment.
Chris Langdon
KTUA Principal
ASLA, LEED AP
