We assemble our Team to meet the individual needs of your specific project

At NICHOLS DESIGN GROUP, we listen to our individual Clients and carefully assemble a design team from a network of experienced and dedicated professinals to deliver the best design, engineering and consulting services available to meet the needs of each project.

 

This proven, results-oriented approach to our projects also offers added value to our Clients.   By developing a targeted approach for each individual project, we are able to deliver professional design services with excellent levels of service, less overhead, and more affordable fees.  This allows our Clients to put a greater percentage of their overall budget towards project implementation.

Mike Nichols, ASLA | AICP | LEED-AP

Principal

Landscape Architect, Urban Designer, Planner

 

Mike is the founding member of NICHOLS DESIGN GROUP and brings nearly 15 years of professional experience in the San Diego region to each of his projects.  He has vast design experience in a wide-range of project types, ranging from residential landscapes to large-scale corporate campuses and public parks.  Mike's planning experience includes consulting with both private and public sector clients on master plans, feasibility studies, workshop facilitation, public outreach, and project entitlements.

 

Throughout his career, Mike has been involved with numerous projects that have received local, regional and state awards.  In every project, Mike brings his passion for working with clients to produce high-quality, award-winning designs and planning solutions that inspire and foster a greater human connection with one another, their community and the environment. 

 

Education

Master of City Planning

San Diego State University, San Diego, CA  (2006)

Area of Interest: Urban and Communty Design, Public Policy

 

Bachelor of Landscape Architecture

University of Georgia, Athens, GA (1997)

Receipient of the ASLA Certificate of Honor for Excellence in the Study of Landscape Architecture

Sigma Lamba Alpha Honor Society

Golden Key National Honor Society

 

Bachelor of Arts, Multidisciplinary Studies Program

North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC (1993)

Self-Designed Major: Recreational Planning and Site Development

Minor: Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management

 

Professional Affiliations and Memberships

State of California Licensed Landscape Architect #4414 (2000)

American Society of Landscape Architects (2002)

U.S. Green Building Council, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional (2008)

American Institute of Certified Planners (2011)

 

Public Service

Mayor, City of Solana Beach, CA (2009)

Councilmember, City of Solana Beach, CA (2006 - Present)

Chairperson, Parks and Recreation Commission, City of Solana Beach, CA (2004-2006)

Member, Parks and Recreation Commission, City of Solana Beach, CA (2002-2004)