About Us
Jon, a native Arkansan and University of Arkansas graduate in Landscape Architecture, has played a key role in designing and managing notable public outdoor spaces in Northwest Arkansas, including Coler Mountain Bike Preserve, Osage Park, Blake Street House, and The Preacher’s Son.
Before returning to Arkansas in 2016, he spent over a decade at an award-winning design/build firm in Dallas. His passion for the Natural State's ecology and native plant materials, combined with meticulous attention to detail, enables him to create stunning public and private landscapes that harmonize the built and natural environments.
Jon thrives on design challenges, focusing on innovative solutions that connect people to nature and their community, seamlessly integrating site and architecture for an enhanced experience.
Our Greenspaces
Raney Design offers Northwest Arkansas a fresh perspective to transform and personalize your outdoor space. Our love of and commitment to the Natural state’s ecology + native plant material informs a sustainable balance between the built and natural environments.
Testimonials
“For 30 years, the hillside in front of our lake cabin has been prone to erosion and overgrowth of weeds. We wanted to make this land not only more passable, but livable too. Jon listened to our needs patiently and designed an elegant multi-tiered and low-maintenance outdoor space that respects the natural contours of the land. What was once an unsightly and unused thicket on the way to the water has been transformed into an inviting new gathering space for our growing family.”
Table Rock Lake Resident
“Working with Jon changed how we experience our home. It expanded into the back yard. Because of his vision, we went from the backyard being an area we engaged with sporadically to a place we interact with as often as we can. We love our space!”
Dallas, TX Resident