Employee Highlight

Josh Shields, PLA

Corridors Practice Leader | Principal
Minneapolis
Corridors

Josh brings a deep commitment to helping communities develop sustainable, forward-thinking solutions. As a principal and corridors practice leader, he guides clients through the full lifecycle of urban parks and recreational design—from early visioning and design development to construction and long-term maintenance planning. Josh is known for fostering consensus through effective meeting facilitation, inclusive public engagement, and thoughtful design. His work has led to numerous successful, community-supported projects. While the spark that first drew him to this field has evolved over time, his passion for solving complex challenges remains constant. He approaches each project with a holistic lens, considering the social, natural, and economic systems that shape communities. Outside of work, Josh enjoys cooking, tackling home improvement projects, exploring natural spaces, and lending a hand to others.

Education

  • Iowa State University