Local projects inspiring global change
Landscape architecture and regenerative development for planetary regeneration
Owning land or managing a land-based project is a responsibility. At times, it can feel like a burden. But it is also an opportunity to create meaningful change and build a lasting legacy.
We founded Landstory to support people working with land and place through a regenerative approach to landscape and development. Our work is guided by regenerative design principles and a belief that thriving places emerge when ecological, social and cultural systems are considered together.
Through collaborative, community-led design and co-design processes, we help clients navigate complexity, clarify purpose and realise the full potential of their land-based work — creating places of lasting value for people, nature and future generations.
The world needs your energy and ambition
There is a bigger picture, too. Your project, however small or large, is part of a growing global movement to heal the Earth. We love working with those who share our belief that it’s high time we moved from a human-centred world view to an Earth-centred one.
It’s imperative that we understand our role as a keystone species and stewards of this planet. If we look after it, it’ll continue to look after us.
For us, sustainability—which essentially means doing less harm—is not enough. To help you achieve change on all levels, we combine technical expertise with deep respect for people and living systems. We aspire to go beyond sustainability, supporting landscapes to flourish: storing carbon in trees, plants, and soil; converting monocultures in polycultures; regenerating watersheds; producing food, timber, balance, and abundance.
Creating a clear direction of travel
Setting the right goals and working towards them can be hard. In our time, we’ve seen projects fail and resourceful people become disillusioned.
From our experience of working with individuals, the public sector, and housing developers, we’ve learned that the most important thing is to start strongly. Create a clear but adaptable vision and get buy-in from all interested parties. That way you give yourself the best chance of success.
Like with any field, in the world of landscape design and development there’s the way it’s usually done and the way it could be done if those involved were motivated by a deep sense of purpose. We’re firmly in the second camp.