Gretchen Wilson, ASLA, PLA

Gretchen Wilson is dedicated to using the practice of landscape architecture to connect diverse communities, improve health, restore ecosystems, and build resilience. As co-founder of Dig Studio, she helped the firm grow from four to forty-four employees in 12 years, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and innovation. Her work primarily focuses on public sector projects, often benefiting under-invested communities and combining recreational spaces with public infrastructure investments. A leader in public engagement, Gretchen designs inclusive strategies that empower communities and drive meaningful change.

Gretchen advises the CU Denver Master of Urban Design program and co-teaches design studios, fostering a passion for cross-disciplinary education and research in landscape architecture, health, engineering, ecology, and water systems. She has contributed to pro bono community food system initiatives with Denver Urban Gardens, Clayton Early Learning Center, and The GrowHaus. An LSU Robert Reich School of Landscape Architecture alum, she will complete a Master of Science in Environmental Science (Water Systems and Ecosystems Specializations) in 2025. Gretchen is enthusiastic about inspiring students, practitioners, policymakers, clients, and the public to recognize the transformative power of landscape architecture and the value it brings to people’s everyday lives.