Jodi Mariano, PLA
Vice President of Design
A design junkie with 25+ years of urban design experience, Jodi transforms community vision into vibrant, welcoming places. She designs streets, parks, plazas, and public spaces that build identity, tell stories, spark curiosity, and bring people together. Through collaborative planning and creative design, she helps communities create memorable places that invite people to gather, connect, and engage.
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Master’s in Architecture, University of Illinois Chicago
Bachelor’s in Landscape Architecture, University of Illinois Champaign
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State of Illinois, Registered Landscape Architect
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Talking Farm / Howard Street Farm • APA-IL Sustainability Award
Lake County Washington Street Grade Separation • ACEC IL Merit Award & APWA Chicago Metro Project of the Year
Evanston Fountain Square Plaza • APA-IL Implementation Award
Wilmette Downtown Streetscape • ACEC IL Merit Award & APWA Chicago Metro Project of the Year
Lockport Downtown Streetscape • APWA SW Branch Project of the Year
Glencoe Tudor Court Streetscape • ACEC IL Merit Award & APWA Suburban Branch Project of the Year
Evanston Skate Park • APWA Chicago Metro Project of the Year
Streamwood Illinois Route 59 Pedestrian Bridge and Trail Improvements • PWA Chicago Metro Project of the Year
LA TOOLBOX
Canary yellow trace, flair pens, and trusty rolling ruler.
VALUE ADD
I’m apophenic - a dot-connector with a soft spot for unexpected patterns.
MEET FOR LUNCH
A stroll along Evanston’s lakefront where the views are spectacular and the inspiration is free!