What We Do
McGann & Associates provides a number of services in the realm of landscape architecture and planning. As landscape architects and designers we can!
Landscape and Irrigation Design
- Parks, Playgrounds and Athletic Facilities
- Trails and Multi-use Paths
- Roadways and Streetscapes
- Schools and Campus Facilities
- Civic Buildings and Public Spaces
- Commercial and Residential Developments
Facility and Site Planning
- Parks and Park Systems
- Trails and Trail Systems
- Natural Resource Areas
- Public Spaces
Other Services
- Environmental Assessments
- Native Plant Inventories and Preservation Plans
- Compliance Document Preparation
- Water Resource Management
- Construction Administration
Our History
The firm was established in 1984 by Don McGann and 1984 and has served as its president for XXX years. In 2020 (???) Scott Martinez, a landscape architect with the company for over XX year, became the owner. We are proud to have been working continuously in Tucson for the past 37 years. McGann & Associates is unique among local landscape architectural firms based on our long-term commitment to the Tucson community. Tucson is our home, and the unique environment of the Sonoran desert is the focus and study of our decades long professional practice.
and design of many award-winning projects
in Arizona and throughout the Southwest.
His interest in natural resource planning and urban design have influenced his professional career. Don has coordinated the preparation of management plans for natural resource areas encompassing more than 100,000 acres. His interest in the preservation of natural environments is complemented by his understanding of the need for attractive, functional, and sustainable urban spaces. Toward this end, he has designed numerous community parks, campus facilities, streetscapes, and other public spaces.
Don McGann is a graduate of the State University of New York at Syracuse University, an Arizona Registered Landscape Architect, and a member of the American Society of Landscape Architects.
Awards
2021, Arizona Chapter of American Public Works Association- 2021 Public Works Project of the Year-Structures $5-25 Million Award (Kino South Sports Complex)
2021, Metropolitan Pima Alliance Common Ground Award (Marana Parks and Recreation Department’s 10-Year Master Plan)
2020, Arizona ASLA Honor Award (Tucson Barrio Garden For Gardens Across America)
2020, Arizona AZLA Excellence & Presidents Awards in General Design (University of Arizona Environmental & Natural Resources 2)
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American Society of Landscape Architects - Honor Award- Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail Master Plan - Pima County Segment
American Society of Landscape Architects - Merit Award- Kartchner Caverns State Park Above-Ground Master Plan
American Society of Landscape Architects - Presidents Award- University of Arizona Environment and Natural Resources Building (ENR-2)
American Society of Landscape Architects - Honor Award- Tucson Barrio Garden for Gardens Across America
Metropolitan Pima Alliance - Common Ground Award- Brandi Fenton Memorial Park
Metropolitan Pima Alliance - Common Ground Award- Town of Marana Parks and Recreation Master Plan 2020-2030
Metropolitan Pima Alliance - Common Ground Award(As Landscape Architectural Team Member) - Camino de Manana / Twin Peaks Road (I-10 to Tangerine Road)
American Planning Association - Arizona Chapter -Best Master Plan- Pima Regional Trail System Master Plan
American Public Works Association - Public Works Project of the Year ($5 - $25 Million)- Kino South Sports Complex
American Public Works Association - Southern Arizona Branch - Outstanding Project Award (As Landscape Architectural Team Member) - Paseo de las Iglesias / Santa Cruz River Park (Silverlake Road to Ajo Way)
American Public Works Association - Southern Arizona Branch - Outstanding Project Award (As Landscape Architectural Team Member) - Camino de Manana / Twin Peaks Road (I-10 to Tangerine Road)
American Public Works Association - Southern Arizona Branch - Outstanding Project Award (As Landscape Architectural Team Member) - Mountain Avenue Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Landscape Demonstration Project
Associated General Contractors of America - Public Works Project of the Year ($10 Million) - University of Arizona Phase VI Campus Open Space
American Institute of Architects - Southern Arizona Chapter - Distinguished Building Honor Award (As Landscape Architectural Team Member)- Pima Animal Care Center
American Institute of Architects - Southern Arizona Chapter - Merit Award (As Landscape Architectural Team Member)- Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Visitor Center
American Institute of Architects - Top 10 Green Projects Award (As Landscape Architectural Team Member)- Cesar Chavez Library
Arizona Preservation Association - Governor’s Heritage Preservation Award- Ak-Chin BIA Agent House Rehabilitation Project