About Us
Outside Partnership is a landscape architecture firm that offers a full range of design and project management services for government agencies, land conservancies and universities. Our strengths include design and management of complex, fast-track projects that require interdisciplinary cooperation and consensus building.
We are committed to revitalizing America’s communities and enhancing the quality of life. Our values are apparent every step of the way:
We are committed to revitalizing America’s communities and enhancing the quality of life. Our values are apparent every step of the way:
Clients
Project pride and satisfaction through partnership, creativity, quality and cost effectiveness.
Project pride and satisfaction through partnership, creativity, quality and cost effectiveness.
Community
Strong institutions through a commitment to family, charity, volunteerism and environmentalism.
Strong institutions through a commitment to family, charity, volunteerism and environmentalism.
Crew
A happy work environment through meaningful projects and life-work balance.
A happy work environment through meaningful projects and life-work balance.
Services
We create engaging and vibrant spaces by providing a full range of landscape architecture, urban design and planning, and environmental design services:
Landscape Architecture
Site Planning
Urban Design
Recreation Design
Environmental Design
Greenways
Park Design
Streetscape Design
Project Management
Owner’s Representation
Brownfield Redevelopment
Utility / Infrastructure Planning
Community Development
Design Guidelines
Grant Assistance
Site Plan and Permitting Approval
Large or small, renovation or new construction, Outside Partnership offers fresh and environmentally effective solutions to today’s design challenges.
Landscape Architecture
Site Planning
Urban Design
Recreation Design
Environmental Design
Greenways
Park Design
Streetscape Design
Project Management
Owner’s Representation
Brownfield Redevelopment
Utility / Infrastructure Planning
Community Development
Design Guidelines
Grant Assistance
Site Plan and Permitting Approval
Large or small, renovation or new construction, Outside Partnership offers fresh and environmentally effective solutions to today’s design challenges.
Certification
Licensed in Michigan, Arizona, California, Louisiana, Nevada, New Jersey, and Mississippi
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) 2.0 Accredited Professional
Michigan Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (MDOT MUCP)
Wayne County Airport Authority Small Business Enterprise (SBE09-0083)
Wayne County Small Business Enterprise
Wayne County Minority Business Enterprise
Detroit Minority Owned Business Enterprise
Council of Landscape Architects Registration Boards (CLARB) Certified
Small Business Administration Small Business Enterprise
Small Business Administration Minority-Owned Business Enterprise
NAICS CODE 541320
CAGE CODE 5B5D6
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) 2.0 Accredited Professional
Michigan Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (MDOT MUCP)
Wayne County Airport Authority Small Business Enterprise (SBE09-0083)
Wayne County Small Business Enterprise
Wayne County Minority Business Enterprise
Detroit Minority Owned Business Enterprise
Council of Landscape Architects Registration Boards (CLARB) Certified
Small Business Administration Small Business Enterprise
Small Business Administration Minority-Owned Business Enterprise
NAICS CODE 541320
CAGE CODE 5B5D6
Awards
While accomplishing the goals of our clients and helping communities create environmentally, culturally and economically sustainable spaces is reward in itself, we are honored to receive these accolades.
American Institute of Architects
Chicago Merit Award
Detroit Merit Award
American Society of Landscape Architects
Leadership Award
Merit Award
Michigan Chapter Awards
Detroit Recreation Department
Consultant Award of Excellence
Engineering Society
Detroit Honor Award
Michigan Society of Planning Association
Outstanding Project Award
American Institute of Architects
Chicago Merit Award
Detroit Merit Award
American Society of Landscape Architects
Leadership Award
Merit Award
Michigan Chapter Awards
Detroit Recreation Department
Consultant Award of Excellence
Engineering Society
Detroit Honor Award
Michigan Society of Planning Association
Outstanding Project Award
Project Experience
From city parks to casinos, from communities to corporate headquarters, our work has generated an international network of satisfied clients and citizens throughout the region and beyond.
Hefei University of Technology
Institute of Architectural Design
Hefei City, Anhui Province, China
Site Planning and Landscape Architecture OP
South Nantaiwu Golf Resort Community
Zhangzhou City, Xiamen, China
Site Master Planning OP
GG Brown Laboratory Building
Mechanical Engineering Addition
University of Michigan North Campus
Site Planning and Landscape Architecture OP
Detroit Institute of Arts Theatre Court
Landscape Architecture
Wayne State University
College of Pharmacy
Landscape Architecture
Rosa Parks Transit Center
Detroit Department of Transportation
Landscape Architecture
North Terminal
Detroit Metro Willow Run
Wayne County Airport Authority
Landscape Architecture
Compuware Headquarters
Streetscape Design
Detroit School of Arts
Site Planning
General Motors Global Headquarters
Landscape Architecture
General Motors River East
District Planning Guidelines
Streetscape Design
Grand Circus Park
Landscape Architecture
Harmonie Park Hilton Hotel
Landscape Architecture
Mexicantown Bagley Street
Streetscape Design
Grant Writing
Mexicantown International
Welcome Center and Mercado
Site Planning
Landscape Architecture
MGM Grand Detroit
Site Planning
Landscape Architecture
Institute of Architectural Design
Hefei City, Anhui Province, China
Site Planning and Landscape Architecture OP
South Nantaiwu Golf Resort Community
Zhangzhou City, Xiamen, China
Site Master Planning OP
GG Brown Laboratory Building
Mechanical Engineering Addition
University of Michigan North Campus
Site Planning and Landscape Architecture OP
Detroit Institute of Arts Theatre Court
Landscape Architecture
Wayne State University
College of Pharmacy
Landscape Architecture
Rosa Parks Transit Center
Detroit Department of Transportation
Landscape Architecture
North Terminal
Detroit Metro Willow Run
Wayne County Airport Authority
Landscape Architecture
Compuware Headquarters
Streetscape Design
Detroit School of Arts
Site Planning
General Motors Global Headquarters
Landscape Architecture
General Motors River East
District Planning Guidelines
Streetscape Design
Grand Circus Park
Landscape Architecture
Harmonie Park Hilton Hotel
Landscape Architecture
Mexicantown Bagley Street
Streetscape Design
Grant Writing
Mexicantown International
Welcome Center and Mercado
Site Planning
Landscape Architecture
MGM Grand Detroit
Site Planning
Landscape Architecture
Jingxian High School and Sports Center
Campus Design
Jingxian County, China
Site Master PlanningOP
Lake Erie Transit Commission
SMART Terminal Renovations
Monroe County, MI
Landscape ArchitectureOP
New Center Housing
Site Plan Approval
Landscape Architecture
Palmer Court Townhomes
Site Plan Approval
Landscape Architecture
MGM Grand Detroit Temporary Casino
Site Planning
Landscape Architecture
Mt. Elliott Park
Landscape Architecture
St. Aubin Park Dry Dock
Landscape Architecture
Washington Boulevard Streetscape
Streetscape Design
Cobo Center Streetscape
Streetscape Design
Wayne State University
McGregor Pool Renovations
Site Design
Landscape Architecture
Wayne State University Welcome Center
Site Design
Landscape Architecture
Sisters of Mercy Campus Renovations
Landscape Architecture
Orchard Lake Road
Corridor Study
Master Planning
MGM Grand Las Vegas Wet Republic Ultra Pool
Site Planning
Landscape Architecture
Monte Carlo Casino and Hotel Porte-cochère
Landscape Architecture
Site Planning
Monte Carlo Casino and Hotel Pool Renovations
Landscape Architecture
Campus Design
Jingxian County, China
Site Master PlanningOP
Lake Erie Transit Commission
SMART Terminal Renovations
Monroe County, MI
Landscape ArchitectureOP
New Center Housing
Site Plan Approval
Landscape Architecture
Palmer Court Townhomes
Site Plan Approval
Landscape Architecture
MGM Grand Detroit Temporary Casino
Site Planning
Landscape Architecture
Mt. Elliott Park
Landscape Architecture
St. Aubin Park Dry Dock
Landscape Architecture
Washington Boulevard Streetscape
Streetscape Design
Cobo Center Streetscape
Streetscape Design
Wayne State University
McGregor Pool Renovations
Site Design
Landscape Architecture
Wayne State University Welcome Center
Site Design
Landscape Architecture
Sisters of Mercy Campus Renovations
Landscape Architecture
Orchard Lake Road
Corridor Study
Master Planning
MGM Grand Las Vegas Wet Republic Ultra Pool
Site Planning
Landscape Architecture
Monte Carlo Casino and Hotel Porte-cochère
Landscape Architecture
Site Planning
Monte Carlo Casino and Hotel Pool Renovations
Landscape Architecture
Unless noted as OP, work performed while with Hamilton Anderson Associates or Albert Kahn Associates.
Project Images and Inspiration
GM Global Headquarters
Mexicantown Mercado
Jingxian High School, China
New Center Housing
Grand Circus Park
Grand Circus Park
Sports Complex, Jingxian, China
Wayne State College of Pharmacy
Campus Walk, Jingxian, China
MGM Grand Las Vegas Ultra Pool
Hefei University Hotel, China
Washington Boulevard Streetscape
MGM Grand Las Vegas Ultra Pool
Woodward/Mack Streetscape
Jingxian Campus, China
DIA Theatre Court
Jingxian Night Campus, China
MGM Grand Detroit 3rd Street
Rosa Parks Transit Center
Compuware Streetscape
Washington Boulevard Streetscape
Palmer Court Townhomes
Biography
David I Tobar, ASLA, Owner
David Tobar has 20+ years of comprehensive experience involving design and planning for public infrastructure, urban parks, residential communities and resort developments.
He thrives on the face-to-face collaboration with stakeholders required to develop successful implementation and construction strategies.
After receiving his BLA from Michigan State University (1989) and MLA from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (1991), David worked for prestigious architecture firms Albert Kahn Associates and Hamilton Anderson Associates. He launched Outside Partnership LLC in 2009.
Licensed in seven states, David received his Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Board Certification in 2002 and LEED 2.0 Accreditation in 2004. As a former American Society of Landscape Architects Michigan Chapter president, current Ferndale Brownfield Redevelopment Authority member and current Michigan State University Landscape Architecture Program Board Member, he is committed to the beautification of urban and civic spaces throughout Michigan and beyond.
David lives in Ferndale, Michigan, with his wife Stacey and their two children.
After receiving his BLA from Michigan State University (1989) and MLA from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (1991), David worked for prestigious architecture firms Albert Kahn Associates and Hamilton Anderson Associates. He launched Outside Partnership LLC in 2009.
Licensed in seven states, David received his Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Board Certification in 2002 and LEED 2.0 Accreditation in 2004. As a former American Society of Landscape Architects Michigan Chapter president, current Ferndale Brownfield Redevelopment Authority member and current Michigan State University Landscape Architecture Program Board Member, he is committed to the beautification of urban and civic spaces throughout Michigan and beyond.
David lives in Ferndale, Michigan, with his wife Stacey and their two children.
Contact Us
David I Tobar, Partner
dt@outsidepartnership.com
313 887 4080
Contact us to discuss how we can make your project a reality.
dt@outsidepartnership.com
313 887 4080
Contact us to discuss how we can make your project a reality.
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