ROI Urban Designs

Master Plans

Our master plans stand apart through a meticulous attention to detail and a thoughtful, holistic design approach that seamlessly integrates the exisitng site condtions and grades to that which is imagined. Whether crafting a serene courtyard retreat, a comprehensive full-lot development, a vibrant commercial space, or a sustainable eco-conscious park, we tailor each plan to elevate the user's experience and reflect the unique character of the site. What distinguishes our designs efforts from others is a commitment to long-term vision—blending functionality, aesthetics, stormwater management and sustainability into every size or scale of the project. From private homes to public parks, to city masterplanning or thriving business environments, our master plans are not just blueprints—they're intentional, mathmatical, geometirc enduring frameworks that shape how people live, work, and connect with their surroundings and mother nature.

Residential Designs

Formal European-style master plan in Bloomfield Hills, MI, featuring a primary axis and sacred geometry design principles for Art Van

Purposeful shade loving viewing garden in Historic Pleasant Ridge Michigan, filled with a diverse collection of Hosta, and Hydrangea plantings.

Regenerative Self-sustaining landscape in Royal Oak Michigan with year-round food production, bio-intensive raised beds, fruit trees and pollinator gardens.

Formal European Estate landscape Master Plan with Naturalized Privacy Surround, formal Swimming Pool, Gated Entry and numerous garden rooms.

Formal garden with blue stone, fountain, arboretum, reflecting pool, spa, doll house, and flowering surrounds.

Historic Butternuts estate in Bloomfield Hills was built for the carriage makers who supplied Pontiac Motors with their first car chases..

Formal Master Plan in Clarkston Michigan with bluestone paths, terrace, and evergreen privacy screen.

Chambord French Master Plan in Bloomfield Township with reflecting pools, statues, and centralized limestone fountain.

Country Landscape in Detroit with flagstone pathways, patios, and a pergola.

Historic home by the Detroit Golf Club with flagstone walkways, terraces, and edible garden rooms.

Tudor Revival in Cranbrook Bloomfield Hills with, evergreen surround, border gardens, and formal pool.

Master Plan in Saginaw Michigan featuring garden entry, gravel paths, and lawn section.

Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan garden with bluestone paths, modern cement patio, gravel walks, evergreen hedges, and boxwood garden surround.

Knoxville masterpiece inspired by Dumbarton Oaks. Terraced river bluff with limestone steps, formal pool, orchard, and vast pollinator gardens.

Front garden and side patio in Birmingham Michigan with brick walkways and sunset garden.

Master Plan in Grosse Pointe Michigan with an orchard, formal lawn terrace, and stream wall fountain.

Perched on a Black Lake bluff, this landscape uses stone walls and stairs to guide you down to a lakeside boathouse amidst native evergreens.

Original Fisher Brothers Mansion, restored with original reflecting pool.

Wabeek Manor in Bloomfield Hills featuring custom Limestone fountains, pool surrounds, temples, finals urns statuary and Obelisk.

In Ludington, MI, this master plan blends historic garden elegance with native sand dune topography along the scenic shores of Lake Michigan.

In Bloomfield Hills, this Cotswold-style garden features fragrant pergolas and gravel paths leading to a wrought iron refuge and flagstone patio.

In historic Midland, this English estate aligns red brick and flagstone paths with a pool and terrace, all framed by hydrangeas and woodland trails.

In Birmingham, this century-old Craftsman landscape features brick courtyards, gravel paths, and ornate rose gardens tucked within lush garden rooms.

In Grosse Pointe Park, this French-inspired landscape features an ornate limestone terrace and distinct garden rooms tailored for family enjoyment.

In historic Lathrup Village, these Tudor gardens blend "edible elegance" with bluestone paths, butterfly terraces, and organic food for families.

In Huntington Woods, sharp boxwood hedges and gravel paths lead to a private bluestone terrace, set against a backdrop of lush yew and arborvitae.

n Huntington Woods, bluestone paths and a wisteria-draped pergola lead to a limestone bench, perfectly aligned with the home’s primary garden axis.

Designed for the owner of the legendary Golden Mushroom, this ornate Southfield landscape features nine distinct garden rooms linked by bluestone paths.

Built on an open field, this estate uses Fibonacci-layered shrubs and oaks to frame a motor court, grape tunnels, and a private pond-side gazebo.

In Northville, this French estate features a Versailles-style parterre, Giverny-inspired hornbeams, and a diverted stream flowing into a dual waterfall.

In Ann Arbor, this blufftop garden features a pool hidden by yew hedges, centered by a limestone fountain and aligned with a classic Raphael bench.

Bloomfield Hills Master Plan with patio area and drainage diffusement chambers.

This formal estate features a cherry tree allie, a motor-court, and a cathedral grove of conifers leading to a temple, all squared to the residence.

Bloomfield Township, Bluestone Terrace, lower bluestone Pool surround Swimming pool flowering boarder Lawn panels, Boxwood hedges and staircase down to secrete garden.

Lakeside Grosse Pointe Park Masterpiece. English sitting Garden, Wall fountain, babbling Brooke and arched bridge trail, Bluestone terrace, swimming pool, pergola, lower sunken Italian garden with ornate Yew hedges and reflecting pool.

Simple Brownstone Courtyard Grosse Pointe MI Limestone steps, bluestone path and patio, ornate limestone urns, flowering tree evergreen privacy surround boxwood hedge and entry accents Gothic Limestone fountain.

This French parterre estate features a tea house, Neapolitan fountain, and elemental gardens accented by Haddonstone urns and an armillary sphere.

In Troy, this plan features a bluestone terrace with limestone balustrades, a pergola spa, and axial garden borders framed by evergreen backdrops.

In Bloomfield Twp, this lakeside estate features a grand limestone entry, a formal fountain, and hidden pools amidst lush woodland and wildlife gardens.

In Bloomfield Hills, an oak allie leads to a fountain court, featuring dual bluestone terraces, limestone balustrades, and a cascading fountain pool.

Master plan: 100-yr English Tudor restoration. Features flagstone paths, boxwood hedges, rose garden, arbors, orchard, firepit, and brick wall gardens.

Plant collections, flowering entries, arbors, and benches. Features conifers, flagstone patios, a gazebo, rose gardens, and an edible border garden.

Garden design featuring a bluestone terrace, limestone balustrades, spa, and fountain. Includes garden rooms, koi ponds, waterfalls, and a rose patio.

Garden Design Hidden by Evergreen hedges Crushed Gravel paths Play house evergreen hedge sitting bench lawn play area

Landscape design with simple border hedges, an entry garden, back patio, and flowering transitions. Clean garden layout for curb appeal.

Historic garden restoration: front parking, bluestone paths, arched entry, butterfly garden, fountain, evergreen hedges, brick walls, and a pet area.

Master plan: entry parterre, gravel walks, fountain, and service drive. Includes a raised terrace, swimming pool, pergola, and firepit in a landscape.

Historic Tudor plan in Detroit: expanded drive, new stone walls, aggregate porch, side transition garden, rear terrace, and colorful flower beds.

Historic restoration in Fort Madison, IA. Features bluestone walks, rose tunnels, river views, terrace walls, limestone steps, and fruit orchards.

Back Yard Concept Flowering pergola for shade Bluestone patio landing and limestone step vegetable panting area and simply colorful plantings.

Historic Mediterranean plan: ornate arbor, cutting and butterfly gardens, slate patios, raised beds, flagstone paths, and a private children’s play area.

Historic Tudor restoration in Detroit’s Sherwood Forest. Features lavender-accented brick paths, boxwood hedges, limestone steps, and a spa and firepit.

Formal garden plan: brick entry, bluestone paths, lagoon trails, and vegetable boxes. Features a pool with yew hedges, limestone balustrades, and patios.

Master plan: aggregate drive, wisteria tunnel, David Austin roses, and hornbeam allie. Features an orangery, secret garden, pool, spa, and brick walls.

Master plan: motor court with stone steppers, symmetrical entry, boxwood hedges, concrete terrace, fountain pool, and colorful perennial shrub gardens.

Garden design featuring a bluestone terrace, limestone steps, a vegetable garden area, and flowering borders. Clean layout for elegant outdoor living.

A Formal European Master Plan in Grosse Pointe Michigan featuring no mow lawn and permiculture

Historical restoration in Bloomfield Hills: angled bluestone walks, gravel paths, sundial garden, gazebo, woodland trails, and a raised pattern terrace.

Master plan: Fenton, MI homestead. Gravel drive, cherry allie, vegetable production, Japanese garden, pool house, lagoon hot tub, and conifer arboretum.

Historic restoration: Bloomfield Hills Craftsman cottage. Flagstone paths, iris gardens, orchard, firepit patio, food gardens, and a pergola.

Landscape design in Macomb, MI: stamped concrete, shade garden, outdoor kitchen, edible garden, and a lagoon with waterfalls and an arched bridge.

Historic Grosse Pointe Park restoration: formal entry, bluestone paths, boxwood hedges, fountain pool with limestone, rose gardens, and a rear patio.

Charlevoix cottage: Belgium block drive, flagstone paths, boxwood hedges, historic raised gazebo, Lake MI views, rose and knot herb gardens.

Greek Revival plan in Ann Arbor: sacred geometry, entry fountain, obelisk, limestone benches, reflecting pool, and strategic conifer forest screens.

Garden design in Brighton, MI: bluestone terrace, limestone steps, sundial garden, and reflecting pool. Features a lakefront patio and rose gardens.

Master Plan in Southgate Michigan with woodchip paths and pollinator gardens

Master plan in Birmingham, MI: motor-court, hornbeam hedges, limestone steps, and statues. Features a fountain pool, temple, herb garden, and terrace.

Master plan in Northville, MI: bluestone entry, boxwood accents, limestone firepit, custom gazebo, maze garden, raised terrace, and woodland trails.

Wall fountain and pool design in Grosse Pointe Park: limestone coping, symmetrical layout, sitting bench, and flowering arbors with evergreen privacy.

Master plan in Grosse Pointe Shores: asphalt trails, evergreen screening, bluestone patios, pool house, pergola, and English woodland boundary gardens.

Planting plan in Bloomfield Hills, MI: circular drive, stone walls, gravel walks, and evergreen screen. Features a permeable patio, fountain, and pool.

Master plan in Grosse Pointe Park: bluestone walks, evergreen screens, New Orleans fountain with koi pond, clay brick pool patio, and perennial gardens.

Master plan in West Bloomfield, MI: French formal design with boxwood hedges, rose rooms, a sunken nymph garden, and raised limestone pool parterres.

Modern master plan in Bloomfield Hills: permeable stone patios, boxwood hedges, limestone benches, and no-mow turf. Features sun and shade gardens.

Formal plan in Bay City, MI: evergreen surround, boxwood hedges, and entry fountain. Features bluestone patios, limestone, and a pattern garden.

Historic boat house garden (1898) in Detroit: brick patio with a silhouette design, flagstone steps, privacy screens, hot tub, and canal-side gardens.

Garden design in Bloomfield, MI: semicircular lawn, crushed gravel walks, evergreen backdrops, boxwood hedges, and a perennial pattern garden.

Master plan in Brighton, MI: brick drive, courtyard pergola, bluestone paths, and a limestone bench. Features a lakefront lawn, waterfall, and gardens.

Master plan in Bingham Farms, MI: hornbeam allie, bluestone kitchen court, woodland walks, and a pergola. Features limestone fountains and a pool.

Master plan in Harbor Springs, MI: evergreen screens, planting shed, gravel walks, brick patios, iron archways, hosta gardens, and bluestone steps.

City, Commercial, and Park Master Plans

Detroit city plan: bike lanes, Emerald Necklace trail, forest parks, and freeway pedestrian bridges. Includes mapped bike routes and greenways.

Detroit master plan: blue bike routes, red Emerald Necklace trail, and green city parks. Yellow zones denote spaces for future agricultural growth.

Detroit redevelopment plan: Orange zones show areas to avoid; Purple identifies historic, viable investment neighborhoods. Red circles mark virgin forests.

Detroit bike plan: blue outlines show city interconnectors and recommended biking streets. Highlights green spaces, parks, and virgin forest areas.

Urban Farm Hub, Palmer Park: ROI biodynamic model, biointensive beds, regenerative farming, elderberry, hops, and fruit propagation to fund upkeep.

Award-winning Petoskey master plan: 13 garden rooms including Oriental, English, French parterre, rose, Monet iris, water gardens, and an entry court.

Master plan in Grosse Pointe Farms: asphalt trails, oak alliee, bluestone terraces, and golf staging. Features a pond, sports courts, and food gardens.

ROI biodynamic plan for Rouge Park, Detroit: arboretum enhancement, eight 1-acre plots, loading ramp, and meadow paths for sustainable farming growth.

Bloomfield Hills Country Club master plan: new parking and drive improvements, entry upgrades, and redesigned fairways, greens, bunkers, and tees.

St George Greek Orthodox Church, Southgate: Pavilion, pond, fountain bridge, gazebo, concession stand, entry garden, and lawn with evergreen backdrop.

Bloomfield Hills Country Club: New parking with rainwater gardens for runoff, Belgium block entry, fountain motor court, and ornate pattern gardens.

Site plan for Motor City Brewing expansion: includes vegetable gardens, hop planting, bike rack infrastructure, and a new permeable patio addition.

Detroit master plan: Net-zero storm water solution for a regenerative organic cannabis facility. Features cisterns, lagoons, and biodynamic plantings.

Troy, MI biodynamic landscape: no-mow turf, pollinator gardens, waterfall, pond, and private patient exam gardens with permeable flagstone patios.

ROI biodynamic plan for Mariner Park, Detroit: features an oval lawn with concentric ripples of Pakistani mulberry trees in a self-sustainable design.

Master plan for The Congregation: biodynamic community space with a regenerative peach orchard, performance deck, organic gardens, and historic pavers.

Stopel Park Master Plan, Detroit: ROI biodynamic design featuring 1-acre plots for high-value urban crops and sustainable landscape development.

City of Lathrup Village Municipal plan: sign landscaping, cherry and apple tree rows, and a design honoring the site's original European land usage.

Shrine Center gardens in Southfield: features vibrant perennial displays and a formal front entry garden designed for event entertainment and guests.

Owen Park, Detroit: Historic French ribbon farm featuring bio-intensive beds, bee colonies, hops, fruit rows, greenhouses, and a wetland pollinator garden.

Biodynamic park in Goldberg Neighborhood: sugar maple forest, berry hedges, vineyard, vegetable plots, dairy barn, playground, and gravel paths.

Heritage Park Master Plan, Taylor: multi-use trail expansion, conifer surrounds, and woodland development for the formal botanical garden.

Botanical plan, Taylor: stormwater gardens, historic brick paths, a Belle Isle replica, bluestone terrace, rose gardens, and a woodland arboretum.

rosse Pointe Park: Infrastructure investment featuring pedestrian arches, cobblestone streets, a formal fountain, gas lamps, and bike paths.

Botanical garden plan at Belle Isle: Features knot gardens, pleached allie, temple, urns, limestone benches, and ornamental tree demonstrations.

Mariner Park ROI plan: multi-use trails, a 7-pointed sacred beech star, expansive lawn, concentric orchard ripples, and beehive colony development.

Mackinac Island entry garden: period gardens with wrought iron fencing, a fountain, historic clay pavers, lilac garden, bluestone paths, and taxus hedges.

Mackinac Island public gardens: historic clay pavers, bluestone paths, lilac gardens, and an armillary sphere. Features yew hedges and wrought iron.

Grosse Pointe Park: Re-opening pedestrian streets, permeable bike paths, and entrance gardens. 276-acre net-zero drainage system.

Grosse Pointe Park: Alter & Goethe pedestrian re-opening. Features security cameras, safety bollards, solar pavers, and pollinator gardens.

Grosse Pointe Park: Alter & Korte pedestrian re-opening. Includes security cameras, safety bollards, solar lights, and permeable bike paths.

Grosse Pointe Park: Mack at Outer Drive enhancement. Features two-way traffic reopening, speed bumps, permeable bike lanes, and no-mow easements.

Grosse Pointe Park: Mack at Grayton pedestrian reopening. Features a pocket park, permeable bike racks, community plots, and berry rows.

Grosse Pointe Park: Mack & Wayburn pedestrian reopening. Features sculpture art, bike paths, solar lighting, pollinator gardens, and no-mow turf.

Grosse Pointe Park: Schapp Art Center cultural trail, permeable parking, entry archways, bike lanes, and St. Ambrose parking improvements.

Grosse Pointe Park: Pedestrian and bike bridge over Fox Creek at Alter and Essex. Dual-city multi-use trail for Detroit connectivity.

Grosse Pointe Park: Mack at Somerset cultural trail conclusion. Features permeable bike paths, security cameras, speed humps, and solar lights.

Grosse Pointe Park: Mack at Grayton pedestrian reopening. Features a cultural trail, permeable bike paths, native gardens, and security cameras.

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