Business Details
Expert Landscape Architecture Services in Memphis
DT Design Studio is a collaborative of creative problem solvers dedicated to strengthening communities through shared outdoor spaces. Our approach focuses on balancing social, economic, and physical forces to create holistic design solutions. We specialize in urban planning, landscape architecture, and parks + recreation projects, working closely with private developers, municipalities, and community organizations. Our team prioritizes understanding each site's unique challenges and opportunities to develop visionary, implementable designs. With expertise in senior living communities, mixed-use developments, and sustainable landscapes, we deliver tailored solutions that enhance public spaces. Certified as a Minority Business Enterprise and Small Business Enterprise, we bring diverse perspectives to every project.Our principals combine decades of experience in planning, architecture, and community engagement across Tennessee, Mississippi, and beyond. From initial concept to final implementation, we collaborate with clients, consultants, and contractors to transform ideas into reality. Our portfolio spans retail amenities, greenways, educational campuses, and large-scale master plans that address modern environmental and social needs. Committed to excellence, we strive to create spaces that foster connection, sustainability, and long-term community value through innovative design practices.
Services
Urban Planning
Landscape Architecture
Parks Development
Master Planning
Site Analysis
Greenway Design
Public Space Creation
Community Engagement
Construction Documentation
Sustainable Design
Highlights and features
- We offer certified MBE/SBE status with specialized expertise in community-focused design
- Our team combines 25+ years of experience in urban planning and landscape architecture
- We provide tailored solutions for senior living communities and mixed-use developments
- Our collaborative process engages clients throughout every project phase
- We implement sustainable practices in native landscaping and water-wise design
Associations and certifications
- Minority Business Enterprise
- Small Business Enterprise
Services
Urban Planning
Our urban planning services create functional, sustainable communities through master planning and land entitlements. We specialize in mixed-use developments, campus planning, and residential communities across Tennessee and Mississippi. Our collaborative approach ensures designs meet both regulatory requirements and community needs while maintaining environmental stewardship.
Landscape Architecture
We deliver comprehensive landscape architecture solutions for retail, multifamily, and institutional projects. Our expertise includes creating sustainable outdoor spaces with native plantings, water-wise landscapes, and detailed construction documentation. From corporate campuses to senior living communities, we design environments that enhance user experience and property value.
Parks Development
Our parks + recreation services focus on creating accessible, engaging public spaces. We conduct demand studies, develop master plans, and design youth athletic complexes and greenways. Through community engagement sessions, we ensure parks meet local needs while incorporating sustainable design principles and natural ecosystem preservation.
Master Planning
We develop comprehensive master plans for large-scale developments incorporating social, economic, and environmental factors. Our process includes site analysis, vision development, and stakeholder collaboration to create implementable roadmaps for projects ranging from senior living communities to mixed-use districts across multiple states.
Community Engagement
We facilitate public engagement sessions to gather community input throughout the design process. This approach ensures projects reflect local needs and values while building stakeholder support. Our methods include workshops, surveys, and collaborative design charrettes that inform every stage of urban planning and park development.
People
Michelle Ye
Principal, Landscape Architect
Landscape architect and urban planner with expertise in community-focused design. Specializes in creating functional outdoor spaces that balance social and environmental needs while maintaining a passion for international cuisine.
Sam Henry
Principal, Landscape Architect
Experienced landscape architect and Mississippi State University alumnus specializing in community-driven projects. Brings technical expertise to site planning and design while balancing family life as a father of two boys.
Cameron Yates
Associate, Landscape Architect
Georgia native with specialized knowledge in sustainable landscape solutions. Combines planning expertise with outdoor recreation insights to create practical, environmentally conscious designs for diverse project types.
Bob Dalhoff
Founding Principal, Planner
Founding principal with decades of experience in urban planning and design. Balances creative vision with practical implementation knowledge, bringing unique perspectives from his background as a musician and car enthusiast.
Dean Thomas
Founding Principal, Landscape Architect
Co-founding principal specializing in landscape architecture with extensive experience in educational and public space design. Combines professional expertise with personal interests in family life and LSU athletics.
Questions
What geographic areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Tennessee, Mississippi, and surrounding regions with past projects in Memphis, Southaven, Starkville, and Germantown areas.
What project types do you specialize in?
Our expertise includes urban planning, landscape architecture, parks + recreation design, senior living communities, and mixed-use developments.
How does your design process work?
We begin with site analysis and client goals, develop a collaborative vision, then implement through detailed planning and coordination with consultants.
Are you certified as a minority-owned business?
Yes, we're certified as both a Minority Business Enterprise and Small Business Enterprise.
What makes your firm different?
Our collaborative approach combines technical expertise with community engagement to create sustainable, functional outdoor spaces tailored to each project's needs.
