Design for Connection
Creating trails, parks, and open spaces for connection, inclusion, access, and stewardship
Services
We are a California-based trail and open space planning and design firm focused on public lands. From trailheads to regional networks, we develop context-sensitive solutions that respond to landscape and community needs. As enthusiastic users of public lands, we are committed to creating durable and meaningful spaces that connect people to nature and each other. Our team of landscape architects, designers, and planners brings decades of experience delivering beautiful and durable park, trail, and open space projects. We have strong existing partnerships with engineers, environmental specialists, and other technical consultants to provide comprehensive services from vision through implementation.
Trails, parks, & open spaces
Parking & staging areas
Camping & picnic areas
Beach & waterfront trails
Feasibility studies
Framework/Master plans
Site design
Construction documents
Outdoor accessibility
Mapping & GIS
Partner & stakeholder facilitation
Community outreach
Project management
Learn more about our Projects
Our Team
Sofia Zander, PLA
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Sofia (she/her) is a California licensed landscape architect (PLA #5363) and planner with two decades of experience in public and private practice focusing on public parks, trails, bikeways, and complete streets design. She loves working on projects that contribute to creating a world where everyone has access to safe and comfortable active transportation options, outdoor recreation facilities, and natural areas.
Liz Westbrook
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Liz (she/her) is a trail planner and designer with over 12 years’ experience in nonprofit and private practice. Her work has focused on regional trail and conservation planning, trail design and construction throughout the Bay Area. She has facilitated stakeholder planning and design in complex public access and open space projects. Passionate about managing, planning, and advocating for equitable public access through thoughtful design, education and community involvement.
Nela Rullan, ASLA
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Nela (she/her/ella) is a landscape designer and architect with eight years of experience. Her journey spans nonprofits and community projects to high-end residential designs, all focused on creating inclusive, beautiful spaces for everyone. At Zander Westbrook Design, Nela aims to create equitable spaces that inspire connections and reflect the diverse needs of the community. She loves nature and animals and celebrates the richness and diversity of all cultures.
Claire Adams
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Claire (she/her) is a landscape designer who joins the practice with varied experience in fabrication, specification and design. She brings an eye for details, an interest in storytelling and a knowledge of graphic design and cartography to Zander Westbrook Design. She is excited to design trails and spaces that bring people into greater understanding and connection with their world.
Anaolga Macnaughton
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Anaolga (she/her) is an administrative steward with experience supporting schools, creative teams, and mission-driven organizations. She brings her strengths in organization, systems management, and clear communication to the Zander Westbrook Design team. With a background spanning project management, digital platforms, and creative production, she is skilled at keeping operations running smoothly and building structures that support both people and projects. She is passionate about creating efficient, thoughtful systems that help teams do their best work.
Jobs
At this time, we don’t have any open positions. However, we’re always interested in connecting with people who share our commitment to equitable access, thoughtful design, and inclusive outdoor spaces. If your values align with ours and you’re passionate about contributing to meaningful work, we’d love to hear from you, please send an email to jobs@zanderwestbrook.com.
Certifications
DBE #49184 (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise) - U.S. DOT California Unified Certification Program
SB (Micro) #2037982 (Small (Micro) Business) - State of California, DGS
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541320 - Landscape Architectural Services
90656 - Landscape Architecture
90664 - Planning (Community, Regional, Area Wide, and State)
90672 - Recreation Facilities (Parks, etc.)
Contact us.
We look forward to hearing from you.
hello@zanderwestbrook.com
2101 Ashby Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94705
