Groundswell is an award-winning, woman-owned landscape architecture, urban design and planning firm that celebrates the natural environment and the artful relationship between people, place and culture. The spaces we create reflect our deep commitment to sustainability, design excellence and comprehensive critical thinking. We are grounded by an underlying respect for people and the natural environment.

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Chrissy Vaughn and Chris Jones founded Groundswell in 2018 after working and practicing in the Pacific Northwest for 18 years.  The firm is a fusion of Chrissy's business acumen and passion for positive community impact with Chris's design experience grounded in innovation, sustainability and dedication to the urban environment.  Groundswell has served public and private clients throughout the Northwest and nationally, playing integral roles in the design of distinctive commissions including parks, waterfronts, museum expansions, civic open spaces, academic campuses, commercial developments, art installations, and private residences throughout the Western States.

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We believe that investing in our community is a long-term commitment taught by doing.  Our deep partnership with clients and communities shapes our connection and inspiration to place. Groundswell supports communities through social engagement, collaboration, and grant writing.  We work with youth, cities, architects, engineers, city councils, homeowners, residents, neighbors, stakeholders and friends to create memorable, sustainable spaces.