What We Believe

We celebrate the diversity of the lived experiences and perspectives of each and every person while planning and designing inclusive communities and spaces that emphasize our shared humanity. The work we do at MKSK is strengthened when a diversity of people and perspectives are equitably included and able to come together to shape place, improve lives, and share the story.

Our Commitment

MKSK is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination of any kind based on race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, physical ability, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as provided by federal, state, or local laws. MKSK is dedicated to unbiased recruiting, hiring, career-development opportunities, healthcare, and employment practices, policies, and procedures. Please visit our Careers page for more information on current positions

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee

Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee includes employees from all levels and locations to help provide input and guidance to our diversity and equity and inclusion. The DEI Committee’s mission is to boldly advocate for justice in planning and design, and firmly advance equity and inclusivity within our practice while we learn from, and celebrate, the diverse perspectives of our team.

Community Outreach

The Community Impact Studio at MKSK strives to advance the public good by fostering meaningful opportunities to facilitate, participate, and champion MKSK volunteerism, to address unmet community needs and positively impact the lives of under-resourced populations.

MKSK also leads an outreach program to work with organizations and schools in underrepresented neighborhoods to expose youth to the landscape architecture and planning professions.

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Our Research Projects

The MKSK Research & Innovation Studio advances our collective knowledge and helps to fuel curiosity and creative innovation. We encourage the exploration of big questions and ideas and support research endeavors within projects and to further our expertise.

We live in an era of growth and change. Our human population is the largest of all times, our cities bigger than ever and growing exponentially, and our technology the most advanced we have ever seen. It is an exciting time to live and work, full of shifting paradigms, opportunities and challenging issues. To practice design and planning in this environment calls for a thoughtful balance between familiar practice techniques and innovation.

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