SWA Group Inc. is a 100% employee-owned landscape architecture company headquartered in Sausalito, California. SWA stands as a prominent firm specializing in landscape architecture, planning, and urban design, with a vast portfolio of projects encompassing diverse levels of complexity, both in the United States and internationally. The core mission driving SWA is the elevation of the quality of life in public spaces, achieved through the art of design to create multi-faceted environments that benefit both people and nature. Their firm belief lies in the transformative potential of landscape as an indispensable infrastructure in shaping the future of inclusive, resilient, and sustainable cities. SWA has offices in San Francisco, Sausalito, Los Angeles, Laguna Beach, Houston, Dallas, and Shanghai. In 1973 SWA Group Inc. became employee-owned when they implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The firm's commitment, as employee-owners, extends to supporting the creative community's aspirations and shaping urban environments into healthier, safer, and economically sustainable places for residents, professionals, and leisure seekers alike. SWA has been recognized nationally and internationally for its design work. The projects span over 60 countries and have garnered over 600 awards. The work is recognized for its visionary aesthetics, exceptional functionality, keen understanding of social design, and strong emphasis on environmental sustainability.