Blair Parker Design

What Blair Parker Design does

Blair Parker Design, LLC (BPD) is a Memphis-based landscape architecture firm founded in 2009 by principal Blair Parker, PLA, ASLA. The firm delivers land planning, master planning, site planning, recreation design, planting and irrigation design, hardscape design, stormwater solutions, and SITES-aligned sustainable design services to commercial, institutional, healthcare, educational, government, nonprofit, and real estate development clients across the Memphis/Mid-South region. BPD's core technical differentiator is Low Impact Development (LID) and green-infrastructure expertise adapted to Mid-South climate conditions, supported by 3D modeling and visualization capabilities for client collaboration, with documented project outcomes including a 65% reduction in stormwater runoff and 27% cost savings versus conventional development. BPD is a privately held, single-office LLC with 1-10 employees, operating as a sales-led B2B/B2G professional services firm that earns revenue through project-based design fees and construction administration, with growth driven primarily by repeat clients, architect/developer referral partnerships, and thought-leadership positioning through awards and regulatory engagement.

Name

Blair Parker Design

Legal name

Blair Parker Design, LLC.

Website

https://blairparkerdesign.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Blair Parker Design is a Memphis-based landscape architecture firm founded in 2009, offering land planning, site planning, sustainable LID, and SITES-aligned design services to commercial, institutional, healthcare, and real estate developer clients across the Mid-South region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Landscape Architecture Services

NAICS

Landscape Architectural Services (54132)

akta.pro primary industry

Landscape Architecture & Site Design (BPAHAKAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Urban Planning & Master Planning (BPAHAKAD), Sustainable/Green Building & LEED Consulting (BPAHAKAG), Irrigation System Design & Planning (HSAIAEAA)

Keywords

• Landscape architecture
• Site planning
• Low impact development
• Master planning
• Stormwater management

Headquarters

HQ city

Memphis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Landscape Architecture Professional Services: Professional consulting fees for landscape architecture services including master planning, site planning, hardscape design, planting design, and sustainable design. Revenue generated through design fees, construction administration, and project management from inception to completion.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Blair Parker Design is a landscape architecture firm providing professional design services including land planning, master planning, site planning, recreation design, planting and irrigation design, hardscape design, stormwater/LID solutions, and sustainable design (SITES). The firm serves commercial, institutional, governmental, real estate, and community clients across the Mid-South region, delivering projects from concept through construction administration.

Product overview

Blair Parker Design (BPD) is a landscape architecture firm offering a comprehensive suite of design services. Their core service portfolio includes Land Planning (organizing land uses to maximize economic viability while protecting natural systems), Master Planning (creating unified communities through contextually sensitive design), Site Planning (designing functional outdoor spaces), Recreation Design (organizing active and passive recreation components), Planting & Irrigation Design (plant organization and natural enhancement), Hardscape Design (designing with stone, brick, concrete and wood materials), Stormwater Solutions (ecological stormwater management), and Sustainable Design using SITES standards (low impact materials and energy efficiency). The firm specializes in Low Impact Development (LID) techniques and serves sectors including commercial, institutional, industrial, recreation, equestrian, and residential projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Land Planning Organization of land uses to maximize economic viability while protecting and enhancing natural systems, provided to developers, institutions, and public-sector clients in the Mid-South.
• Master Planning Creating unified communities across land uses through contextually sensitive design, applied to commercial, institutional, and mixed-use development projects.
• Site Planning Creative design of functional outdoor spaces that meet the needs of user groups while crafting unique experiences for commercial, institutional, and residential developments.
• Recreation Design Designing and organizing passive and active recreation components with seamless connections to other community areas for recreation facilities and community spaces.
• Planting & Irrigation Design Thoughtful organization of plants to soften manmade places, provide direction, and enhance the natural environment, including irrigation design for commercial, institutional, and residential projects.
• Hardscape Design Design of landscape elements using materials such as stone, gravel, brick, concrete, and wood components for outdoor built environments.
• Stormwater Solutions Ecological approach to manage and use stormwater within human environments, including Low Impact Development (LID) techniques such as bioswales, rain gardens, infiltration planters, green roofs, permeable pavers, and rain cisterns.
• Sustainable Design (SITES) Creating a built society using low-impact materials and incorporating energy efficiency through the enhancement of natural conditions, following the Sustainable Sites Initiative (SITES) framework.

Quantifiable outcome

• 65% reduction in stormwater runoff with 27% cost savings compared to traditional development
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Civil Engineering Solutions (CES)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Teamed with Civil Engineering Solutions for Memphis-Shelby County LID Design Competition. Together, BPD and CES created a senior living development design that achieved 65% reduction in stormwater runoff with 27% cost savings over traditional development.
• Fleming ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with Fleming Architects to re-imagine and redesign BPD's new office space interiors at Clark Centre into a modern studio environment for design collaboration.
• Pickering FirmcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorking with Pickering Firm on Memphis Union Mission Opportunity Center campus vision, planning process, and renovation. Partnership to envision and create space serving those without permanent housing and recovering from addiction.
• Fleming Architects (MBG Project)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTeamed with Fleming Architects on Memphis Botanic Garden Water Garden modernization project alongside MBG Staff and Memphis Garden Club.
• brg3s (Memphis architectural firm)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBegan working with brg3s in 2011 on Veterans Administration Hospital renovation in Memphis, TN. Project included interior and exterior building and pedestrian updates.
• Anova FurnishingsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRyan Wilkey, Anova Furnishings representative, provided planter/screen wall combination product that BPD uses in their office. Product also serves as a sample to show clients. Product features BPD's digital plant symbols on screen wall.
• Foliage Design Systems (FDS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNationwide company with Memphis branch that helped fill indoor plant palette for BPD's office planter. Assisted in turning sketches and ideas into a completed planter installation.
• Rose ConstructioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorking with Rose Construction on Le Bonheur Green project for Le Bonheur Children's Hospital to translate passion and level of care into an interactive outdoor space.
• Gill PropertiescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDeveloper of Travure mixed-use development in Germantown, TN. Approached BPD for innovative courtyard design during building construction process. Project was named finalist in Memphis Business Journal's 2019 Building Memphis Awards.
• Good Winds LandscapecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPaul Bruns of Good Winds Landscape worked on plan and installed the Kelly English Iris Garden at Le Bonheur Children's Hospital.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• LandDesign: Multi-disciplinary design firm offering landscape architecture, civil engineering, urban design, and planning to public and private clients. Closely comparable business model and mix of commercial, institutional, and residential work to BPD.
• Sasaki Associates: Integrated design practice spanning landscape architecture, architecture, urban planning, and civil engineering, with a heavy focus on master planning, campus design, and sustainable urbanism — directly comparable on master planning and large institutional engagements.
• EDSA: Fort Lauderdale-based landscape architecture, planning, and urban design firm serving resort, hospitality, civic, and residential clients — overlaps with BPD's recreation, equestrian, and master planning services.
• Nelson Byrd Woltz Landscape Architects: High-end landscape architecture practice focused on public gardens, cultural landscapes, and ecological restoration. Directly comparable in cultural and botanic garden work (e.g., Memphis Botanic Garden Water Garden) and ecological/sustainable design.
• Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates (MVVA): Brooklyn-based landscape architecture firm renowned for park, urban waterfront, and campus design. Comparable on master planning, recreation design, and large-scale public-sector landscape work.
• SWA Group: One of the largest landscape architecture and urban design practices in the US, with deep experience in master planning, urban design, and sustainable site design across commercial, institutional, and public-sector clients — directly comparable service offering and target market to BPD.
• OLIN: Philadelphia-based landscape architecture, urban design, and planning studio with a strong reputation for high-design civic, cultural, and institutional projects, including parks, campuses, and waterfronts — comparable in scale and project types to BPD's portfolio.
• DTJ Design: Boulder-based landscape architecture, planning, and urban design firm serving master-planned communities, resorts, and institutional clients — directly comparable in master planning and amenity design.
• W Architecture and Landscape Architecture: New York-based landscape architecture and urban design firm with a portfolio spanning civic, institutional, and waterfront master plans — comparable scale and project profile to BPD's institutional and master planning work.

Regional players

• Landplus: Nashville-based landscape architecture, planning, and civil/site design firm serving Tennessee and the Mid-South. Geographic and client-market overlap with BPD across Tennessee-based commercial, institutional, and residential projects.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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