Nick Patera, PLA
Principal
Nick believes every site has a personality of its own. Across 48 years of community planning, he has started each project with good research and no preconceptions, then let his heart and mind guide the pencil. His plans settle into their surroundings with distinctive character and lasting value, giving people reasons to explore and connect.
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Bachelor’s in Landscape Architecture, University of Illinois Champaign
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State of Illinois, Registered Landscape Architect
ON REPEAT
A dose of Motown soul, Chitown blues, and Wisconsin polka (when needed for house chores)
VALUE ADD
Finding a creative way to solve what others can't (while swimming)
PLOT TWIST
Proud member the Lake Michigan OWLS