Rita Manna
Aspen Landscape Architecture, Aspen Landscape Architect, Aspen Planning Consultant, Aspen Urban Planner, Aspen Urban Design, Aspen Resort Development, Aspen Urban Regional Planner, Aspen Private Sector Planner
Rita Manna
Rita heads our Landscape Architecture division. Her professional career in design, landscape architecture, and construction began in 2003. She holds a Master of Landscape Architecture degree and a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Communication Design, along with numerous awards in design, gardening, and community service. Rita’s work is rooted in a passion for ecological restoration and the rehabilitation of native habitats, seamlessly integrating these principles into landscapes that are restorative, memorable, and functional. With her friendly and personable demeanor, Rita loves making meaningful connections with her clients, the community, and the landscapes she serves. Her dedication to sustainability is evident in her pursuit of creating carbon-neutral environments that are as impactful as they are beautiful. Rita thrives on sharing her knowledge with others and staying on top of the latest trends and scientific research. She lectures at the University of Colorado at Boulder, presents at the annual Pro-Green Landscape Expo, and inspires students as a permaculture instructor. She also serves on the Boulder County Zoning & Planning Commission, where she helps shape thoughtful, sustainable development in the community. Rita’s work reflects her belief in the power of design to connect people, foster stewardship, and leave a lasting, positive impact.
“When one tugs at a single thing in nature, he finds it attached to the rest of the world.”