Amy Schuchert, PLA, ASLA Owner and PrACTICE Leader
Amy Launched Alesco Design Solutions to bring you award-winning Landscape Architecture in 2023. She has nearly 30 years of design experience that captures many of Arizona's iconic landscapes: from Scottsdale luxury residential to ground-breaking large transportation landscapes on the South Mountain Freeway. Before starting Alesco Design Solutions she served as a Senior Landscape Architect for over 20 years at some of the leading design firms in Arizona + 9 years in Dallas, Texas region.
Amy's nearly 30 years of experience spans a full range of public and private sector projects:
Private Projects - more experience on request
- Taylor Residence & Apartments, Cave Creek
- Poco de Casa Build to Rent, Cave Creek
- Kaplan Residence, Scottsdale
- Payne Phoenix Apartments, Phoenix
- PVCC Integrated Learning Building, Scottsdale
- Brinker Restaurants: Maggiano's, On-The-Border, and Chili’s - Nationwide
- Lago Vista Country Club Estates, Entry Monument & Streetscape Plan, Dallas Texas
- Trails of West Frisco Planned Community, Frisco Texas
Public Projects - more experience on request
- I-10 & Loop 101 Design Concept Report, Phoenix/Avondale/Glendale
- Douglas POE US Border to I-80 Design Concept Report and Visual Analysis
- SR202 South Mountain Freeway P3, Phoenix (Design) (Multiple Awards)
- I-10 Broadway Curve, Phoenix (GEC)
- Chandler Veterans Oasis Park (Multiple Awards)
- Dysart Road Enhancement Improvements, Avondale
- Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) Airport Rental Car Facility
- Cave Creek Road & Carefree Highway Bike Lanes
- Lake Pleasant Parkway, Peoria: Design Theme Manual (11 miles)
- US 93 and Wickenburg Downtown Pedestrian Enhancement Projects
- SR 64 Tusayan Downtown to Grand Canyon Streetscape, Tusayan
- 91st Ave, I-10 to Van Buren, Tolleson
- Western Avenue Downtown Improvements, Goodyear
Megan Downes, Senior Landscape Designer
Megan’s 5 years of experience encompasses private sector and public/municipal projects showcasing her tenacity and natural affinity to being the definition of a self-starter. She is solutions-based, detail-oriented, and determined to utilize her knowledge and skills to provide the best results to our clients while creating memorable, user-friendly, and sustainable outdoor spaces! Megan’s recent experience includes landscape projects in transportation, education, roadway aesthetics, grading & drainage, parks, multi-use trails, industrial development, and environmental mitigation. She’s served as Project Manager for many of Phoenix’s neighborhood & regional parks and headed the planting design for I-10 Broadway Curve’s Roadway Redesign Project currently under construction.
Private and Public Projects - more experience on request
- West Plaza Park: Landscape Design, Phoenix
- Laveen Heritage Park: Landscape Design, Phoenix
- Heritage Center ADA Improvements: HOA Community Design, Gilbert
- I-10 Broadway Curve: Roadway Aesthetics & Highway Landscape Design, Phoenix
- East Mesa Community Park: Community Master Plan (MP) & Landscaping, Yuma
- Frontier Family Park: Community MP & Landscaping, Queen Creek
- Sahuarita Trails: Community MP, Sahuarita
- Legacy Park: Landscape Design, Surprise
- Arrowhead Meadows Park: Landscape Design, Chandler
- Yuma Rd: Canyon Trails to Sarival Ave, NPI & S Plans & Landscaping, Goodyear
- Powerline Trail Phase 4: Community Multi-Use Trails, Gilbert
- Northern Parkway; 99th to 87th: Roadway Inventory & Planting, Glendale
- Sunset Park: Grading & Drainage & Landscape Design, Chandler
- East Mesa Community Park: Community Master Plan(MP) & Landscaping, Yuma
- BLVD Water Features: Water Feature & Landscape Design, Avondale
- Republic Recycling Center: Site Restoration & Redesign, Salt River
- Municipal Operations Center Parking & Infrastructure: Landscape, Goodyear
- Sun City Grand; Village Center MP: HOA Community MP & Landscape, Surprise
Emily olive, Landscape Designer
Emily began working with Alesco Design Solutions, LLC in August 2024. She now focuses on green infrastructure, accessibility, and incorporating art in her projects. She joined ADS after 2 years of experience in the private sector and public/municipal projects with a broad range of experience in site design and conceptual graphics.
Her education includes a master's in landscape architecture from ASU with an undergraduate study in math and a minor in studio art. She is interested in how landscape architecture, particularly urban greening and art, can improve physical and mental health.
Private and Public Projects - more experience on request
- Updates soon