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Please join us in welcoming Kathryn Butler to DIG Studio as Associate and Marketing Manager.

Kathryn brings a thoughtful approach to AEC marketing, combining strategic thinking with a deep appreciation for the natural and built environments. She has a talent for uncovering what makes projects unique and translating those details into compelling stories that support teams, clients and communities.

Her ability to balance big-picture goals with the details that drive successful pursuits makes her a valuable addition to our team.

We're excited to have Kathryn on board and look forward to the impact she'll make as we continue to grow.

Learn more about Kathryn and the rest of the team: https://digstudio.com/people/

Community engagement is one of the most important parts of the design process.

Last week, members of our Phoenix team joined the City of Tempe Government and project partners for a community engagement event focused on the future of Rio North Shore Park. Residents had the opportunity to explore the emerging vision for the park, share feedback and help shape the next chapter of this important community space.

A highlight of the event was an interactive physical model created by Holly Street Studio, which helped bring the concept to life and sparked thoughtful conversations about the park's future.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to share ideas, ask questions and participate in the process. Community input is essential to creating parks that reflect local priorities, support everyday experiences and serve future generations.

There's still time to share your feedback through the City of Tempe's online survey ⬇️
https://communityfeedback.opengov.com/portals/tempeaz/Issue_15015

Regional parks are often defined by the program they offer. Their long-term success depends on how the elements of that program work together.

Gilbert Regional Park balances a wide range of community experiences within a landscape shaped by both recreation and infrastructure. Located within a regional drainage facility, the 272-acre park integrates sports courts, open space, trails, play areas, a splash pad and a lake while continuing to support critical flood control functions.

Drawing inspiration from the surrounding mountains and geological forms of Arizona, the landscape transitions from structured, active recreation to more natural areas that support ecological function, stormwater management and everyday exploration.

As the park continues to evolve through future phases, the focus remains on creating a flexible framework capable of serving a growing community while responding to the unique opportunities and constraints of the site.

📍Gilbert, Arizona

Learn more: https://digstudio.com/work/gilbert-regional-park/

Dig Studio’s Willow Bend Park and Natural Area in Loveland is featured on the cover of the May 2026 issue of Parks & Recreation Magazine from National Recreation and Park Association for its approach to universal access, inclusive play and community-centered design.

Designed alongside disability advocates, caregivers, veterans and families, Willow Bend was shaped around creating shared experiences for people of all abilities through accessible play, sensory-rich spaces and nature-integrated design.

We’re grateful to the City of Loveland, Colorado - Government and the broader project team for helping bring this vision to life.

Read the full feature: https://bit.ly/4f2nphD

Construction progress at Holladay Hills Plaza ⛰️

A recent site visit offered a closer look at the ongoing transformation of the renovated Macy’s building and surrounding plaza at Holladay Hills in Holladay, Utah.

One of the things we’ve loved most about this project is the opportunity to create a plaza that feels connected to the local landscape and gives people places to slow down, gather and spend time outdoors. The natural stone elements now going in are beginning to shape that experience across the site.

Grateful to be collaborating with Woodbury Corporation, Nelsen Partners, Spectrum Engineers and Hydrosystems as the project continues to take shape.

A look inside the process. 👀

Our team recently visited Pikus 3D to coordinate a custom BBQ feature for an upcoming mixed use and multifamily project in Utah City alongside Nelsen Partners. The shop visit brought the team into the middle of the fabrication process, surrounded by material samples, physical models and advanced 3D printing technology that helped refine the design in real time.

3D printed concrete continues to open new possibilities for form, precision and craft and it’s exciting to see those ideas move from concept into fabrication.

Swipe to see the range ➡️

Working on projects ranging from expansive regional systems to highly focused, small-site interventions isn’t just a matter of resizing ideas.

It requires a team that can re-calibrate effectively, shifting between big-picture thinking and precise, detail-driven ex*****on.

Each scale brings its own set of pressures, from long-term land performance, hydrology and infrastructure to tight sites where material choices, edge conditions and spatial decisions carry more weight. Moving fluidly between those conditions demands agility and design discipline.

Gilbert Regional Park — 272 acres
Heroes Regional Park — 47 acres
Surprise Rescue Oasis Park — 27 acres
ASU Novus — 19 acres
Sirrine House — 0.6 acres

It’s that constant shift, and the opportunity to shape places at every scale, that fuels the curiosity, creativity and genuine joy our team brings to this work.

This Earth Day, we’re proud to be working with the City of Littleton on Blueprint Boulevard—an area plan shaping a more resilient future for Littleton Boulevard
As planning lead, Dig Studio is guiding the vision and engagement process to help define a corridor that celebrates its historic character, supports local businesses, improves safety for all modes of travel, and strengthens long-term environmental resilience.

At our first open house, we focused on listening—what people love about the corridor and where they see opportunities ahead. More than 100 community members came out to share their input and help shape the plan.
Missed the open house? There’s still time to share your input online through April 23: https://www.letstalklittleton.org/littletonblvdutm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery

With: Opticos Design, Inc. , CONSOR Engineers , MIG , Art House Design
Client: Littleton, CO – Government

Heroes Reginal Park
📍 Glendale, AZ

Designed for connection, comfort and year-round use, this 47-acre park brings together inclusive play, shaded gathering spaces and resilient landscape systems tailored for a desert climate.

Explore the full project ⬇️
https://digstudio.com/work/heroes-regional-park-glendale-arizona/