The Ives/Ryan Group,Inc (I/RG) is a 43-year old consulting firm specializing in landscape architecture, park & recreation planning and site & community planning with project experience in 20-states.I/RG's focus is the provision of creative design services which provide realistic,sustainable,functional and economically viable environments in both the public and private sectors.I/RG has been recognized for design excellence having received 46-design awards from such organizations as the American Society of Landscape Architects,American Association of Nurserymen and the U.S. EPA & Chicago Wilderness. I/RG has responded to the growing interest in "sustainable site and landscape design" by incorporating green development techniques on numerous projects leading to both LEED and CHICAGO GREEN HOMES Certification.