Genus Landscape Architects

Construction is going vertical at Ottumwa’s Market Street Landing All Abilities Play Space. Over the past few weeks, crews have made progress on the accessible restroom building and custom form-liner walls. Exciting to see the space taking shape!

Project Partners:
Ottumwa Legacy Foundation
City of Ottumwa
Ottumwa First Resources Corp
Tenco Foundation, Inc.
Garden & Associates
Christner Contracting
Cremer Concrete
 

We’re accepting applications for Summer 2026 interns! We’re seeking talented and motivated design interns to join our Des Moines studio this summer. As an intern, you’ll be immersed in our collaborative workflow with opportunities to gain experience working on a variety of project types and scales + gain valuable hands-on field experience. To apply and learn more, please visit our website.

Genus recently joined the City of West Des Moines Engineering, and WHKS Engineering at the second community open house to present the final design for the 12th & Vine Regional Stormwater Detention Project.
 
Community feedback played a meaningful role in shaping the design, which includes two stormwater basins engineered to fill during heavy rain and release water gradually through a stepped rock channel –naturally filtering out sediments and pollutants before they move downstream. Together, the basins can hold the equivalent of eight Olympic-sized swimming pools of water. Additional design elements include the reuse of on-site salvaged boulders, amended soils, and enhanced habitat for native bird species.
 
We’re grateful for the collaboration that made this work possible and excited to help advance resilient stormwater solutions for the city.