Colt Yorek, PLA, ASLA, ENV SP

Director of Landscape Architecture

CERTIFICATIONS:

  • #3162 – Texas Registered Landscape Architect 
  • #20240009 – New Mexico Registered Landscape Architect  
  • Envision Sustainability Professional 
  • TxDOT Pre-Certification 16.3.1 – Landscape Architecture 
  • TxDOT Pre-Certification 9.3.1 – Pedestrian Facility Design 
  • TxDOT Pre-Certification 9.3.2 – Accessibility Design 

EDUCATION:

  • Master of Landscape Architecture, University of Texas at Arlington 
  • Bachelor of Science in Horticulture & Crop Science, Sam Houston State University 

ABOUT:

As the Director of Landscape Architecture for Urban Alchemy Collective, Colt Yorek brings nearly two decades of expertise in landscape architecture, parks master planning, and public space design, with a particular strength in operations and maintenance management.  

Colt’s experience in both the private and public sectors provides a blend of creative vision with pragmatic foresight, ensuring that the spaces he designs—ranging from trail systems to civic landscapes—are not only aesthetically engaging but also resilient and sustainable. His holistic approach, rooted in collaboration and a deep understanding of the full lifecycle of public spaces, prioritizes accessibility, functionality, and community impact.