CPLA Design+Planning

CPLA Design+Planning Christian Preus Landscape Architecture, PLLC is an award winning Design and Planning firm. Sullivan designed home in Ocean Springs.

Christian Preus Landscape Architecture, PLLC is an award winning, Landscape Architecture, Campus Planning and Urban Design firm licensed in Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana, with offices in Fairhope, Alabama, and Ocean Springs, Mississippi. As a progressive firm with over a decade of consulting experience, CPLA has had the privilege of designing some of the most premiere projects across the Sou

theast that emphasize both urban and sustainable design practices. CPLA's most notable works include the site designs for the MGM Minor League Baseball Stadium in Biloxi, the Mississippi GRAMMY Museum in Cleveland, and Florence Gardens, an Award winning traditional neighborhood development in Gulfport. The firm has worked on countless campus, park and neighborhood master plans. CPLA is currently working on projects such as Dudy Noble Field on the Mississippi State University campus, the Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience in Meridian, the Mississippi Aquarium in Gulfport, and a site restoration plan for the Charnley-Norwood Residence—a fully restored Frank Lloyd Wright / Louis K. Their design for Lighthouse Park in Pascagoula, Mississippi recently received the Honor Award from the Mississippi Chapter of The American Society of Landscape Architects. CPLA has two major areas of expertise that are valuable to developers, academic institutions and cities. PLANNING: Our planning abilities allow us to study not just the project site, but also the context and how program elements relate and affect the surrounding community. We evaluate the circulation, the structure of architecture and the placement of each building, and the organization of the landscape and open space. This holds true in any of our campus, park or neighborhood plans. GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE: With growing demands for clean water, and on site stormwater retention, our knowledge of low impact development strategies has proven valuable for developers and cities. These practices allow for on site storage to be broken up in smaller scaled systems that create more usable land for development or active open space. By utilizing the landscape as a living system, we are able to work with engineers and naturalize the process of stormwater facilities in urban settings.

We’re excited to officially welcome Ben Hancock to the CPLA team in our Rural Studio!After recently graduating from the ...
05/27/2026

We’re excited to officially welcome Ben Hancock to the CPLA team in our Rural Studio!

After recently graduating from the Mississippi State University MLA program, Ben joins us full-time following two Summer internships with CPLA and serving as the 2024 CPLA Fellow.

Adding to an already impressive list of accomplishments, Ben was recently named a 2026 Olmsted Scholar by the Landscape Architecture Foundation — one of the highest honors awarded to landscape architecture students nationwide.

We’re proud to have Ben as part of the CPLA family and look forward to all he will accomplish with our team!

With more and more home buyers looking to buy “within walking distance of a coffee shop” what features create these cond...
05/11/2026

With more and more home buyers looking to buy “within walking distance of a coffee shop” what features create these conditions, and how does urbanism either incentivize or disincentivize these options?

The first step is people first development; designers, developers, and stakeholders working to create places that they themselves would love to be.

05/06/2026

The term “charrette” translated in French means “little cart.” In early design schools, students would work feverishly to finalize a project and roll up their work to put in the Professor’s “cart” as it passed by their table to meet the deadline. This work was often targeted, and creative as they had little time to overthink solutions. ⁠

In English, the term Charrette has been borrowed to describe “an intensive work session.” The compressed timelines, communication, and engagement often produces work at another level. ⁠

These intensive work sessions are an integral part of our planning process because they establish realtime interactions with clients, stakeholders, and the design team to solidify an initial framework and vision for a project.

Earth Day reminds us why we do what we do: designing spaces where people and nature meet.From greenways that connect com...
04/22/2026

Earth Day reminds us why we do what we do: designing spaces where people and nature meet.

From greenways that connect communities to blueways that honor our water systems and urban parks, we create places where the natural world becomes part of daily life.

Every trail planned, every native planting specified, every wetland restored isn't just an aesthetic choice. It's creating healthier ecosystems, more resilient communities, and a world where outdoor spaces are accessible to everyone.

Today, we celebrate the work of shaping land responsibly. Of thinking long-term. Of creating spaces that give back more than they take.

Here's to designing with the earth, not just on it.

04/15/2026

Yes, we like to dream up big ideas, and craft a vision through sketches, plans and models…. But our passion revolves around seeing those ideas become a reality through construction.

The end goal is to create places for people to enjoy. That is what drives us.

Design exists to serve the people who will ultimately experience it. Good design doesn't draw attention to itself, it qu...
04/08/2026

Design exists to serve the people who will ultimately experience it. Good design doesn't draw attention to itself, it quietly enhances everyday life - making tasks easier and moments more pleasant. When users can move through a space without frustration, but with joy, the design has succeeded. ⁠

At its core, design is an act of empathy: understanding how people think, move, and feel, and then responding with solutions that honor their experience. Usability and enjoyment are not separate goals - they are two sides of the same commitment to making the world a little more livable, one design at a time.

He has Risen. Matthew 28:6
04/05/2026

He has Risen. Matthew 28:6

Mims Park - a beloved neighborhood park that has served generations of ballplayers in Mobile, AL, has had several upgrad...
04/01/2026

Mims Park - a beloved neighborhood park that has served generations of ballplayers in Mobile, AL, has had several upgrades to fields, and now a brand new restroom / concessions building. CPLA is honored to be the lead consultant on these projects.

The new building brings enhanced amenities, providing a shaded gathering space for families and visitors. The design prioritizes accessibility and community connection, with thoughtfully planned circulation that integrates seamless with the existing park infrastructure.

Thanks go out to leadership and staff, our design team - , Smith Mechanical, and Dell Electrical engineers, as well as Harris Contracting Services for the build.

"There are only two seasons: winter and baseball,"⁠Bill Veeck⁠⁠From the Major Leagues to Little Leagues - people from al...
03/25/2026

"There are only two seasons: winter and baseball,"⁠
Bill Veeck⁠

From the Major Leagues to Little Leagues - people from all over the country will be pouring into baseball parks this Spring to cheer on their favorite teams. ⁠

We are grateful to have played a part in shaping those experiences for so many through thoughtful planning and design of stadium sites, sportsplexes, and neighborhood parks.⁠

Happy Opening Day! Let’s Play Ball!

After years of collaboration, it is incredibly rewarding to see a project reach this milestone. As Channel South breaks ...
03/23/2026

After years of collaboration, it is incredibly rewarding to see a project reach this milestone.

As Channel South breaks ground and provides a bridge in the gap between downtown Gulfport and the waterfront at Jones Park, this new $105 million mixed-use development will be the new anchor in downtown

CPLA is honored to be a part of this team

Celebrating over a decade of the GRAMMY Museum Mississippi! We're incredibly grateful to have played a part in shaping a...
03/21/2026

Celebrating over a decade of the GRAMMY Museum Mississippi! We're incredibly grateful to have played a part in shaping a space where music, history, and community come together. Here's to the experiences, the stories, and the lives touched in the heart of the Mississippi Delta.

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