Business Member Highlight: Widseth

Below is a contribution from GMPT Business Member Widseth. For more information, please visit widseth.com.

Creating Value and Inspiring Communities
Great projects happen when people with different perspectives come together to solve problems creatively. Our team of architects, engineers, scientists, and surveyors works side by side to approach each project thoughtfully and collaboratively.
 
Since opening our first office in Crookston in 1975, Widseth has grown into a multidisciplinary firm with 13 offices, 18 specialties, and more than 270 professionals. While we have expanded, our approach has stayed the same: focus on strong client relationships, deliver projects that serve communities, and grow thoughtfully.
 
We work with clients across a spectrum of markets—government, commercial, K–12 education, health care, manufacturing, energy infrastructure, housing, and arts and culture. Our expanding services, including archaeology and communications, allow us to guide projects from concept through completion. Our mission is simple: Create Value. Inspire Greatness.
 
Because we bring different disciplines together early in the process, we uncover solutions that save time and money while creating meaningful outcomes. One area where this integrated approach really shines is landscape architecture.

Designing Spaces That Bring Communities Together
Parks, trails, streetscapes, and outdoor gathering spaces are where communities come to life. Widseth’s Landscape Architecture team works with municipalities, organizations, and community leaders to design spaces that are welcoming, functional, and connected to the natural environment.
 
Our process starts with understanding the land. We study topography, drainage, vegetation, and existing land use to develop designs that work in harmony with the environment. Collaboration extends to the community through public meetings, workshops, and design charrettes, ensuring the spaces reflect the vision and needs of those who will use them.
 
Sustainability and resilience are central to our designs. Rain gardens, bioswales, native plantings, and low-impact site planning help landscapes thrive while protecting the environment. 3D renderings and master plans allow communities to see projects come to life and to provide feedback before construction begins.

Building Connections Through Design
Thoughtful landscape architecture does more than create beautiful spaces. It connects residents, supports local economies, and encourages people to gather outdoors. Widseth offers services ranging from park master planning and trail design to sustainable site planning, streetscape design, community master planning, and interpretive signage.
 
Working with organizations like Greater Minnesota Parks & Trails allows us to expand outdoor access and enhance recreational opportunities throughout the state. Whether designing a trailhead, planning a park, or collaborating on infrastructure, we aim to create spaces that make communities stronger and more vibrant.
 
Widseth combines our technical expertise with a friendly, approachable team ready to help communities envision and build places where people can connect, explore, and enjoy the outdoors.