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Talk about growing a community! McHenry Riverwalk Shoppes in McHenry, Illinois is an innovative small business incubator model that offers a supportive environment for emerging businesses. The program allows selected businesses to grow through partnerships, Chamber membership, workshops, and marketing assistance, helping them transition from the shoppes to permanent storefronts. HDG is delighted to play a part in the design of this vital community hub!
Congratulations to Associate Joemy Buschur on passing the SITES Accredited Professional (SITES AP) exam!
This credential represents a deep commitment to sustainable land design and ecological resilience. The SITES AP program recognizes professionals who are dedicated to supporting long-term sustainability.
“Becoming a SITES AP means more than a credential to me, it’s a commitment to using science-based best practices in landscape design, to support ecosystem services, conserve resources, and build resilience. I’m eager to use this knowledge to advance sustainable, regenerative landscapes for my clients and their communities.”
Joemy, your dedication, hard work, and expertise are inspiring. We can’t wait to see how you use this to make a positive impact on future projects. Congratulations!
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For more than 40 years, Hitchcock Design Group has partnered with clients to design spaces that connect people and communities. Today, that story continues in a new way: HDG has now partnered with RVi Planning + Landscape Architecture!
This exceptional alliance brings new resources, expanded expertise, and greater reach, while keeping the same spirit and commitment we're known for.
You’ll continue to see the HDG name through the rest of the year, as we gradually transition into the RVi brand in early 2026. The spirit, creativity, and people you know won’t change, we’re simply joining forces to bring even more Storytelling at Scale™ to our clients and communities.
It’s not just a merger. It’s a movement. And we’re just getting started.
Doug Fair is a Principal at Hitchcock Design Group with a passion for designing recreation spaces that bring communities together. A graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, he combines a lifelong love of sports with a natural talent for design to create places that are both meaningful and memorable.
Doug believes every project is an opportunity to craft something new and unique. His ability to listen, collaborate, and translate community vision into lasting spaces has made him a trusted partner for recreation providers and their stakeholders.
Congratulations, and thank you, Doug. Cheers to 8 years and many more!
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Enjoy two chances to explore Chicago’s hidden landscapes with Joel Baldin, ASLA Principal at Hitchcock Design Group during The Cultural Landscape Foundation’s What’s Out There Weekend Chicago.
Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool
A Prairie School masterpiece tucked inside Lincoln Park
Sunday, October 5
1:00–2:00 pm
Lake Point Tower, Skyline Park
A modernist rooftop oasis overlooking Lake Michigan
Sunday, October 5
3:00–4:00 pm
Both tours are free with registration (space is limited). Don’t miss this chance to discover the stories behind two of Chicago’s most distinctive landscapes.
Register here!: www.eventbrite.com/e/whats-out-there-weekend-chicago-tickets-1601698506349?aff=oddtdtcreator
What makes a great client when leading parks & recreation projects?
Join HDG Senior Principal and master of "learning-through-play," Eric Hornig in a super engaging trivia-style session, where parks and rec professionals will learn how to be a "good client" to consulting teams, ensuring smooth communication, successful project outcomes, and a more efficient planning process.
Identify the shared responsibilities of park districts and consultants throughout a project, including when to lead and when to rely on consultant expertise.
Apply best practices for setting expectations and maintaining communication to keep projects on track and avoid delays.
Adapt to project scope changes by balancing flexibility with the need to protect project goals.
Don’t miss Eric’s session, "From Planning to Execution: Mastering the Client Role in Parks & Rec Projects."
Wednesday, 9/17
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Orange County Convention Center
Main Exhibit Hall, Booth 01
National Recreation and Park Association
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What if your sports complex could be safer for athletes, easier to maintain, AND better for the environment?
Join HDG Principal Lacey Lawrence at NRPA Orlando for "Greener Grounds: Building a Sustainable Future with Synthetic Turf Sports Complexes" and discover how smart design can boost safety, sustainability, and community health.
Tuesday, 9/16
12:15 PM to 1:15 PM
Orange County Convention Center
West Building, Level One
Room W108
National Recreation and Park Association
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Eric Hornig is a Senior Principal at Hitchcock Design Group and one of the nation’s leading voices in recreation-focused landscape architecture.
For more than 20 years, he has designed award-winning outdoor spaces that invite families and children to learn, play, and connect with nature.
Guided by a lifelong love of the outdoors and a creative spirit nurtured from an early age, Eric sees landscape architecture as the perfect intersection of science, art, and nature. He is passionate about reimagining recreation spaces in ways that enrich communities and believes in the power of “learning through play” to shape meaningful experiences for all ages.
Here are just a few examples of Eric's impact in the world of parks and recreation design:
The Morton Arboretum Children’s Garden: www.hitchcockdesigngroup.com/portfolio/the-morton-arboretum/
Bison’s Bluff: www.hitchcockdesigngroup.com/portfolio/nature-based-playground-design/
95th Street Community Plaza: www.hitchcockdesigngroup.com/portfolio/95th-street-community-plaza/
Eric, you are The Man. Thank you for keeping us all playful, and for 25 exemplary years! 🎉
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Who's going to Orlando next week?!
Join us at the 2025 NRPA National Recreation and Park Association conference, September 16-18 and take a deep dive into what makes HDG one of the premiere designers of play experiences in the country.
Can't wait to see you there!
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#PlayEquity
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