Dunaway, the professional services firm established in 1956, with offices in Fort Worth, Austin, Dallas, Farmersville, Houston, Midland, and San Antonio, has announced the launch of  a dedicated Planning and Landscape Architecture (PLA) studio in its Austin, Texas office.

The launch of the Austin-based PLA studio coincides with the 10th anniversary of Dunaway’s presence in Austin.

The PLA expansion will include the addition of three accomplished landscape architecture professionals: Brendan Wittstruck, PLA, ASLA, LEED AP, Kelsey Ross, PLA, ASLA, SITES AP, and Shelby Horton, PLA, ASLA.

Brendan Wittstruck, PLA, ASLA, LEED AP, joins Dunaway as a Studio Lead and Associate, bringing over a decade of experience in landscape architecture, urban design, planning, and community engagement in Central Texas. Kelsey Ross, PLA, SITES AP, joins as a Discipline Lead, with deep experience in parks and trails, urban infill, education, and multifamily projects.

“Dunaway is thrilled to grow our Central Texas team with the addition of Brendan, Kelsey, and Shelby in Austin. These three talented designers bring a shared passion for creating beautiful places that thoughtfully steward each project’s resources,” said Line of Business Executive and Principal, Elizabeth McILrath Jarrell, PLA, ASLA. “Their arrival strengthens our team’s ability to serve local clients and deliver collaborative, community-focused projects. We’re confident their contributions will elevate our work and deepen our roots in the Austin community.”