MILTON STONE / OAKVILLE · BURLINGTON · TORONTO GTA
Urban Outdoor Spaces
Small courtyards, city terraces and shared gardens with a clear purpose for every square foot.
OutdoorDesign · coordination · construction
THE SCOPE
Urban Outdoor Spaces in Oakville & the GTA
Make limited space work harder
Compact sites benefit from a clear hierarchy: a comfortable route, useful seating and a small number of strong landscape elements. Resolve bins, storage, service access and privacy before filling the plan with features.
Design around neighbours and buildings
Overlooking, drainage, construction access and existing walls affect the design. On terraces above occupied space, structural capacity, waterproofing and roof maintenance interfaces must be coordinated with the building team.
A durable daily experience
Materials and planting should suit the property’s exposure and maintenance plan. Built-in seating, raised planters and selected lighting can support hospitality or residential use without obstructing accessible routes or essential servicing.
A clear scope. A considered budget.
Begin with the intended result and a budget range. We establish the work to include, the options to compare and the responsibilities of the project team before the construction scope is finalized. Design helps reserve space, resolve connections and identify cost drivers while changes are still on paper.
Pricing depends on the property, access, quantities, selected systems and specialist work. Your written proposal should distinguish construction, design, permits, taxes and optional additions. Availability and the delivery team for specialist services are confirmed during project assessment.
What we review before work begins
- Access widths and delivery strategy
- Privacy, wind and sunlight
- Drainage and waterproofing interfaces
- Furniture, storage and maintenance routes
Start with the property address, photographs, any available survey and a description of your priorities. The approvals and inspection stages are confirmed for the actual design.
Your questions, answered.
Can a narrow urban yard still include outdoor dining?
Often, a careful layout can make dining practical. Start with the real furniture footprint and circulation space, then test planting and storage around it.
Can this be part of a complete landscape project?
Yes. Discuss the complete brief at the start so access, levels, materials and specialist work can be coordinated in one schedule. The agreed proposal sets out which services Milton Stone provides and which require a named specialist.
Let’s plan your next step.
Tell us about your property, your priorities and the result you want to achieve.