About

Photo of Jason Pfeifer, Principal of Pfeifer Design Associates Inc., an Edmonton Landscape Architecture & Urban Design Firm located in Treaty 6 Territory

Pfeifer Design + Associates is the startup firm of Edmonton Landscape Architect & Urban Designer Jason Pfeifer. With over 15 years of demonstrated experience in public and private sectors, Jason brings interdisciplinary expertise spanning landscape architecture, urban design, planning, and architecture, contributing to the successful delivery of diverse built environment projects across multiple scales. His work emphasizes the transformation of public spaces and the urban public realm, fostering vibrant, inclusive, and well-integrated outcomes.

Jason thrives on collaboration across disciplinary boundaries, leveraging his skills to achieve coordinated and innovative project solutions. His career is further enriched by 10 years of prior experience in media, visual communication, and web technology, which sharpen his expertise in stakeholder communication and engagement strategies – critical tools for shaping both the built and natural environments.

Professional History

2024
Principal
Pfeifer Design + Associates

2017-2024
Senior Urban Designer, Landscape Architect
EDA Planning + Urban Design

2016-2017
Urban Designer
City of Edmonton

2013-2016
Project Design Manager
Krahn Group of Companies

2011-2013
Designer / Technologist
Azurean Architecture

2001-2011
Digital Design & Visual Communications
Entrepreneurial Roles & Self-Employed

Awards

2024 TAC Climate Action Achievement Award
Strathcona and Garneau Renewals
With Al-Terra Landscape Architecture

2023 Mayor’s Award of Excellence
Edmonton Urban Design Awards
Strathcona Back Street
With Al-Terra Landscape Architecture

2023 Honourable Mention
Edmonton Urban Design Awards
Boyle Street and McCauley Urban Renewal
With Al-Terra Landscape Architecture

2023 Honourable Mention
Edmonton Urban Design Awards
Jasper Avenue New Vision
With Al-Terra Landscape Architecture

Published Work

2023-2024
AALA Terrain Magazine
Publications Committee
As Committee Chair
Link to 2024 Issue
Link to 2023 Issue

2016
Spacing Magazine, Edmonton Edition
Edmonton Interactive Building Age Map
Link to Interactive Map
Link to Online Article

2016
Breaking the Grid, Edmonton’s City Beautiful Plan
Spacing Magazine, Edmonton
Link to Online Article

2015
Curb Magazine (University of Alberta)
Volume 5, Issue 3
From Railroad to LRT: How Rail Shapes our Cities
Link to Issue

2014
Spacing Magazine, Edmonton Edition
The Edmonton Streetcar & Its Urban Form Part 2
Link to Online Article

2013
Spacing Magazine, Edmonton Edition
The Edmonton Streetcar & Its Urban Form Part 1
Link to Online Article

2013
Spacing Magazine, Edmonton Edition
The Scale of Two Cities
Link to Online Article

2012
Spacing Magazine, Vancouver Edition
Vancouver & Housing Affordability
Link to Online Article