Merritt Chase

We are landscape architects and urban designers. We are dedicated to planning and designing meaningf

05/21/2026

Foundational to why we started Merritt Chase—and to the work we continue to do in cities like Indianapolis, Pittsburgh, Columbus, and Cleveland—is a vision for a new chapter of public space and urbanism across the region.

We believe this next era can build a stronger culture of public gathering, make our cities more walkable and bikeable, and advance an approach to design that is distinct to these places—rooted in local ecology, climate, culture, and history. Thank you for the opportunity to put these thoughts into the world.

You will see us talking and writing about this theme throughout the year and beyond. Follow along at the upcoming Future Now Summit, the Conference, and the Oberlander Prize Forum.

We’ll explore what this new era for the region looks like, highlighting the many peers and partners shaping it—not only in landscape architecture and urban planning, but also in local politics, public process, philanthropy, community organizing, culture, and the arts.

04/09/2026

Thank you for this great summary video of Canal Basin Park featuring a summary of the hard work from many partners to make the park a reality, its historic significance, connectivity, and exciting plans for its future

03/17/2026

Widely considered a modern design masterpiece, the Miller House and Garden in Columbus, Indiana showcases the iconic work of leading 20th century landscape architect Dan Kiley, architects Eero Saarinen and Kevin Roche, interior designer Alexander Girard, and clients J. Irwin Miller and Xenia Simons Miller. The home was completed between 1953 and 1957 and became a National Historic Landmark in 2000. Today, the property remains open to the public. Visitors can experience an example of exemplary collaborative design that captures the genius of its designers, the aspirations of its owners, and the spirit of their time.

We are thrilled to be working with Newfields to restore the north garden. As part of the project process, extensive archival work and research will document the history of the garden, past design and decision making, and evaluation criteria to inform the garden restoration. The combined effects of deteriorating garden conditions, contemporary maintenance needs, loss of design heritage, and current social and cultural values will help determine the appropriate approach in the garden. We will engage stakeholders who care for this property to ensure the garden will continue to serve as a place for learning and inspiration for future generations.

Miller House and Garden is owned and cared for by Newfields. Tours at Miller House and Garden are made possible through the Columbus Area Visitors Center.

Photography by Hadley Fruits, and Alan Ward courtesy of The Cultural Landscape Foundation.

02/23/2026

Research drawings for Monument Circle, interpreting a changing landscape in central Indianapolis. These beautiful drawings represent the following time periods:

Pre-Treaty of Saint Mary’s, 1818
Early Statehood, 1816-1850s
Circle Park, 1857-1899
Monument Construction, 1889-1902
The Modern Monument, 1902-present

Created by Danielle Choi with Matthew Lioe and Yihan Zhang as part of ongoing work to imagine the future of Monument Circle in Indianapolis

02/19/2026

The Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory is a unique oasis and public garden in the heart of downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana. Opened in 1983 and owned by the City of Fort Wayne, the Botanical Conservatory includes a tropical garden, desert garden, rotating showcase garden, and outdoor gardens. The campus provides inspiration, education, and entertainment to the community within a rich horticultural environment. We are thrilled to have been selected with Lake Flato to redesign the Exploration and Terrace Garden. The project will create a new landmark destination for horticulture, education, community events, and play within a beautiful garden setting.

02/17/2026

Recently featured in , “Rodney Miller’s Indianapolis new build balances a museum-worthy collection with deeply personal spaces, including a room devoted entirely to cookbooks.”

Thank you to Rodney Miller for the opportunity to help design the experiences of the house and art out into the garden. And thank you and for the collaboration and wonderful work.

Photography credit: Dror Baldinger

12/18/2025

The Great Downtown Renaissance! We are proud to see our work in Dwell with other work across the country rebuilding downtowns for the future. This story is the result of many people in downtown Indianapolis working hard to make the city a great place to live and visit. We are looking forward to the completion of our work on Georgia Street and City Market along with continued planning for the future of Monument Circle. Thank you Dwell and Diana Budds for the feature. And shout out to our many partners including the City of Indianapolis Department of Metropolitan Development, Capital Improvement Board, Downtown Indy Alliance, Visit Indy, and Big Car Collaborative. Article at the link in bio.

12/16/2025

Thank you to so many who have made this year possible and continue to inspire us to put good work out in the world. We are excited for a productive and impactful 2026!

12/02/2025

We are hiring! We are looking for an Associate Landscape Architect in our Indianapolis office who is collaborative, a talented designer, and has a strong technical background. Please find our link in bio for more details and reach out with questions and your application.

10/27/2025

Selecting some large Indiana limestone for Georgia Street, coming next spring!

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