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Soltesz, Inc. is proud to have made the Washington Business Journal’s “Landscape Architecture Firms” List, once again! Soltesz is ranked as No. 6. The list is ranked by Metro-area landscape revenue in 2017.The full list can be found here: https://www.bizjournals.com/washington/subscriber-only/2018/06/01/landscape-architecture-firms.htmlSoltesz’s list of landscape architecture services includes illustrative renderings, site planning and entitlement, landscape, hardscape and irrigation design. Our design philosophy is sensitive to energy conservation concerns, user safety and benefit, as well as long-term maintenance cost considerations.Soltesz is headquartered in Rockville Maryland with offices in Lanham, Waldorf, Leonardtown, and Washington, D.C.

Soltesz is proud to have participated in this year's Earth Day on April 21st with Corvias and the Clean Water Partnership to help clean up the Bladensburg Waterfront Park (BWP) in Bladensburg, Maryland. This annual clean-up is the largest community-wide volunteer event held to benefit the Anacostia River in Prince George’s County and in the Washington, DC region. More than 2000 volunteers help to clean the river, its banks, parks and trails. Big thanks to Soltesz employees Dana Ng, Ivan Zapata, Anthony Aquino and Colin Turgeon!

Pictured from left to right: Jim Soltesz, Governor Larry Hogan, County Executive Ike Leggett, and Larry Rosenblum.Bethesda, Maryland - Soltesz, Inc. along with its partner Grossberg Company, LLP, hosted the 5th Annual Maryland Real Estate Symposium at the Bethesda Marriott. This annual event features a panel of highly-esteemed leaders and promises to bring together individuals from the local real estate industry and business community. This year’s panel led by the event hosts, Jim Soltesz, PE, President & CEO of Soltesz and Larry Rosenblum, CPA, Partner with Grossberg, featured the Honorable Governor Larry Hogan as well as Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett. The elected officials shared their thoughts on current and forthcoming development opportunities within the State of Maryland and Montgomery County and their positive economic impact on the region. Governor Larry Hogan spoke highly of Maryland’s economic development and progress, citing Maryland as a leader in innovation with the first transit Public-Private Partnership for the Purple Line underway. The Governor spoke further of Maryland’s overall progress, highlighting how the State has seen sustained growth under his leadership steadily for the past four years, including a balanced budget and playing a critical role in the region’s transportation infrastructure.Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett spoke of the successful partnership reached by Montgomery County and Maryland with Marriott and cited that as a true example of the commitment that Montgomery County has to business and the real estate community.Jim Soltesz and Larry Rosenblum introduced the Governor and the County Executive with heart-felt stories of their dedication to their offices and their jurisdictions. This is the fifth symposium co-hosted by Soltesz and Grossberg, attracting over 300 attendees.

Soltesz employees and their guests enjoyed an evening of cocktails, great views, and dinner catered by world-renowned chef Wolfgang Puck. Throughout the evening, Soltesz celebrated employee milestones, project highlights, company goals and initiatives, as well as activities within the local community.Soltesz has a deep relationship with the National Harbor development having provided site civil services to a number of projects there, including the entire development starting in 1997.Soltesz looks forward to continued success in 2018, as the firm and its employees celebrate 38 years of providing civil engineering, survey, landscape and environmental services to the Mid-Atlantic Region.Check out the video!

Ken Dunn, RLA and Managing Member of Soltesz’s Lanham office, hosted the annual Maryland Building Industry Association (MBIA) Prince George’s County Chapter Breakfast on March 26, 2018 in Greenbelt, Maryland. Ken serves as MBIA’s Prince George’s County Chairman. MBIA members and non-members including builders, developers, consultants and regulators were encouraged to share their thoughts on how to work together to create a better Prince George’s County over coffee and breakfast at this morning’s event. The event was well received, with nearly 150 people in attendance. Several notable guests attended the event including Senator Chris Van Hollen; Prince George’s County Executive Rushern L. Baker, III; Dannielle M. Glaros, County Council Chair; and Betty Hewlett, Vice-Chair of the Maryland – National Capital Park and Planning Commission; in addition to several Council Members Pictured above: Ken Dunn presenting an award to Katina Shoulars, award recipient of MBIA’s Quality of Life Award, which is given for demonstrating a genuine concern for the quality of life in the County. The recipient fosters an atmosphere of partnership with the industry.

Employees are one of our greatest assets, and what better way to show our gratitude for all they do then starting the day off with a robust breakfast? All offices brought in breakfast for our employees as a token of our appreciation for all that they do, not just on National Employee Appreciation Day, but every day!

Just in time for the cold weather, each employee received an Under Armour ¼ zip. Employees from Soltesz’s six offices in the DC Metropolitan Area have exemplified the commitment to excellence required for driving success and growth for the company and clients. Communication and teamwork are vital aspects of Soltesz’s success. It takes a cohesive team effort to develop a process that is efficient and exceeds client expectations.Soltesz is excited and positive about the opportunities for continued growth and success in 2018.Soltesz is a professional services engineering firm providing civil engineering, planning, surveying, and environmental services to public and private clients throughout the Washington Metropolitan Area. Founded in 1980, Soltesz is headquartered in Rockville, Maryland with six offices strategically located throughout Maryland and the District of Columbia.

Muirkirk pond was a significant individual project within the program. Soltesz identified the opportunity, determined the credit, obtained the landowner permission, designed and permitted the pond, while delivering the project on time and within budget. Projects like Muirkirk were identified across the County and have been a key element of MS4 CleanWater Partnership initiative, an innovative Public-Private Partnership approach to the success of the Prince George’s County requirements that are managed and led by Corvias Solutions.

The Maryland Housing Conference is the largest and most comprehensive housing forum in the state. The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development has been partnering with the Maryland Building Industry Association (MBIA) for the past 15 years. Community development leaders, housing authorities, home builders, legislators and more came together to discuss solutions and opportunities for home ownership in Maryland.Jim Soltesz, President & CEO of Soltesz Inc., was the moderator of The Future of Suburban Communities session with panelists Jeff Caruso, CEO of Caruso Homes; David Flanagan, Principal & President of Elm Street Development, Inc.; and Val Lazdins, Planning Director for Howard County. In light of shifting economic factors and lifestyle preferences, suburban communities in Maryland are adapting. To stay competitive, some municipalities are investing in walkable spaces that feature a mix of uses - stands in opposition to the distinct separation of land uses that has defined suburban living for so long. Suburban counties are capitalizing on this trend to continue growth in Maryland.Soltesz is a professional services engineering firm providing civil engineering, planning, surveying, and environmental services to public and private clients throughout the Washington Metropolitan Area. Founded in 1980, Soltesz is headquartered in Rockville, Maryland with six offices strategically located throughout Maryland and the District of Columbia.

The Lobster Festival has taken place every year since the inception of the club in 1975. Participants enjoyed amazing food, live music, a silent auction, a 50/50 raffle, and much more.Dave Cooksey, Senior Vice President in our Waldorf office, has been a member of the Rotary Club for many years. The Lobster Festival supports scholarships, donations, and community service activities. 100% of the money raised goes to local scholarships and charities throughout Charles County.Soltesz is a professional services engineering firm providing civil engineering, planning, surveying, and environmental services to public and private clients throughout the Washington Metropolitan Area. Founded in 1980, Soltesz is headquartered in Rockville, Maryland with six offices strategically located throughout Maryland and the District of Columbia.