ROI Urban Designs
Landscape Design, Master Planning, Construction, Historical Restoration, Permaculture, Stormwater Solutions, and Biodynamic Organic Maintenance Programs that are Environmentally Sound.
Detroit-based with 41 years experience.
We are a multiple award-winning Detroit-based Landscape Design and Build Company. We provide innovative Landscape Design Master Planning, Historical Restoration, Expert Installation, Permaculture, and Maintenance Services that cater to your family’s lifestyle, tolerance, and intent. Our approach blends historical insight & modern-day permaculture with mathematical precision, creating eco-conscious landscapes.
Industry Leaders
We base our work on a “Long-View Approach.” Over the years, we have established benchmarks that other companies aspire to, with many of our landscapes thriving 25–30 years after installation. This long-term perspective gives our clients a clear understanding of durability, sustainability, and true return on investment. “As it is below, so shall it be above” guides our philosophy: what is built beneath the surface determines what flourishes above it. Every project is a journey we take alongside our clients, thoughtfully crafting spaces that reflect their vision, goals, and ideas while standing the test of time.
We Specialize In
Historical Restoration
We specialize in historic garden restoration, preservation, and structural repair. This includes foundations, brick and stone wall restoration, patio and driveway restoration and replacement, and historically correct garden rebuilding.
Stormwater Management
We provide expert stormwater management services designed to protect properties and eliminate storm surface drainage charges. We designed and built the City of Detroit’s 1st net-zero-gain stormwater solution. Our efforts are tailored to meet any condition to reduce flood risk, promote sustainable water practices, and catch, store, and reuse stormwater through smart, resilient design.
Permaculture
We design regenerative outdoor spaces inspired by the original Permaculture Principles introduced by David Holmgren (1978). By integrating Fruit Trees, Orchards, Food Forests and Gardens, Native Pollinator Habitats, and Xeriscapes, our solutions sequester carbon and reuse stormwater to irrigate the landscape.
Residential Gardens
We design, build, and maintain residential landscapes with precision and in harmony with the land. Our complete design-build solutions integrate the home and surrounding topography with the landscape. From thoughtful site analysis and stormwater management to grading, hardscapes, and planting, we deliver turnkey solutions built to stand the test of time.
Community and Public Spaces
We offer a wide range of commercial and public-space solutions that foster connection and community. Our services include city planning, park design, distinctive streetscapes, bike pathways, and trail system design. We are also experts in botanical garden design, bringing a progressive approach to country club master planning.
Edible Landscapes
Historically, landscapes were designed to produce— offering food, beauty, and meaningful yield as part of everyday life. In response to climate change, we return to that purpose by creating biodynamic, regenerative landscapes that eliminate turf and mowing while restoring ecological balance. The result is a living system that produces food and flowers for the family.
Accurate and Transparent
To us, the truth is in the numbers. We believe every successful project begins with accuracy, transparency, and clear communication—and that commitment carries through every phase of our work.
From the initial site assessment and survey through concept development, master planning, installation, and ongoing maintenance, we provide our clients with accurate information and dependable guidance at every step. We listen carefully to your goals and intentions, communicate clearly throughout the process, and ensure that specifications, quantities, costs, and expectations are understood by everyone involved.
By putting accurate information and transparent communication at the center of our process, we help our clients make informed decisions, establish realistic budgets, and move forward with confidence. No guesswork. No surprises. Just truth in numbers.
What Our Clients Say About Us
“A Modern Day Master”
“The Most Talented Landscape Designer in Michigan.”
“It amazes me how much information he [Jamie] has acquired throughout the years of his practice, the depth of Knowledge he possesses was instrumental to our project. ”
“Jamie Meyers is the Best in the Business.”
“For me the choice was easy. Jamie Meyers possess the ability and historical understanding to redesign the Formal Gardens of Belle Isle, no one else was qualified. ”
“A Man of Honour”
“After 3 years and 3 other companies, I brought Jamie Meyers in to fix and complete what no one else seemed qualified to do. His efforts exceeded my expectations and was brought in on time and on budget.”
“Jamie Meyers contains a gifted and unique understanding of Mathematics an Historical Landscape Design, it reminds me of the time I spent in Washington D. C., enjoying the symmetry of the Mall. ”
