Creating Sustainable, Healthy Communities. Planning futures. Shaping places. Designing movement.

Our people make the difference

Colin Harris

Principal
  • Minneapolis
Meet the Alta Team

“ I am a Professional Engineer with experience planning and designing in the Upper Midwest and Pacific Northwest. I have a passion for Active Transportation, Complete Streets, and Safe Routes to School. You can find me biking throughout the Twin Cities…”

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May 5, 2026

Benefits of Partnering from Concept to Construction

When it comes to creating sustainable communities, ideas are only the beginning. Plans are essential and help communities identify priorities, align partners and chart a path forward. But the real impact happens when those ideas move beyond planning and into design, construction and ultimately into places people can experience every day.…

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April 20, 2026

Alta Welcomes Anders Bjerregaard-Andersen to Strengthen People-Centered Design

Alta is expanding its landscape architecture and urban design practice with the addition of Anders Bjerregaard-Andersen as Senior Design Associate in Los Angeles. His experience in shaping public spaces and community-centered planning initiatives will help Alta continue delivering projects that improve how people experience their communities.…

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