Mark Naylor

Mark Naylor

Project Director

RLA

Mark is a registered landscape architect at Civitas with a diverse career including roles such as IT Manager, Director of Operations, Principal, and Project Director. Originally from Santa Monica, California, he chose landscape architecture out of a passion for the outdoors.

Over the years, Mark has contributed significantly to Civitas, using his creativity and leadership to motivate project teams, designers, and clients. His innovative approach has expanded traditional practices, ensuring Civitas provides exceptional value to its clients. He has been instrumental in major projects nationwide, including Denver’s Commons Park, Las Vegas’s Clark County Government Center, Tampa’s Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park redevelopment, and Denver’s Belleview Station transit-oriented development. He holds a bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture from Cal Poly Pomona. His expertise, dedication, and experience make him a vital member of Civitas and the broader industry.

Influences

“While family road trips to National Parks fueled my passion for the outdoors, my interest in landscapes was piqued when we visited the Bay Area and toured Sasaki-Walker’s projects in San Francisco, for whom my uncle worked. After studying landscape architecture, I began my career working in Los Angeles with Emmet Wemple, whose approach to design and relationship building inspired me. I saw this same personal touch in Mark Johnson and Civitas, part of what brought me here a few years later.”

Education

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona; Bachelors in Landscape Architecture