ABOUT BOSTON CITYSCAPES
Who We Are and Why We Are Here
OUR MISSION
Our mission at Cityscapes is to transform people’s lives through the power of plants.
We provide superior design, installation and maintenance of interior and exterior landscapes. Our understanding of biophilia and the innate human emotional connection to nature guides our design process from concept through completion and beyond.
OUR STORY
Since 1992, Cityscapes has provided fresh and distinctive interiorscape solutions to Boston’s leading hotels and corporate facilities. Our comprehensive plant services have become a respected and trusted solution for Boston’s most respected property managers, office managers, and members of the interior design, architectural, engineering and construction industries.
Our Focus
Cityscapes’ focus is on enriching your environment through biophilic design and the power of plants to make a lasting impact on everyone who enters your space.
Our Team
Recognizing that people are our most important resource, we strive to enhance each individual’s contribution to our team by creating a work environment that values collaboration, passion, pride and integrity.
As a professional services company we go the extra mile to develop and ensure our team’s dedication to our clients. In fact, the investments we make in our employees and staff sets Cityscapes apart not only in terms of quality, but in our ability to continuously evolve and serve you better over time.
Our Promise
Cityscapes prides itself on your success. We make a sincere promise to each one of our customers that you will be thrilled with the work we produce. And of course, if we do not live up to our promise, we will work with you to correct the problem until you are completely satisfied.
On behalf of the Cityscapes team, I invite you to schedule a complimentary design assessment. It will show you exactly how we can help you succeed. I look forward to meeting you soon.
Sincerely,
Janice Goodman
President, Cityscapes Plant Care Inc.
How do we do this?
Living Fernature™
Fully integrate nature into your interior design. Living Fernature TM is the fusion of nature and function. Choose from organic woods, to contemporary metals. We offer customizable options to fit your existing space. Commit to the benefits of biophilic design in every way possible.
Are you passionate about plants and people? We’re looking for Interior Horticulturalists to join our team!
Horticultural experience is preferred for entry-level positions, and required for senior-level positions.
For more info, benefits, and applications, please visit our website: www.bostoncityscapes.com/careers
Our biophilic holiday design at 100 Summer Street @100SummerSt was awarded Gold at TPIE! Working with @rockhillmgmt, a long-time client, we aimed to deliver something novel and distinct.
A Norfolk-inspired palette of deep greens, copper tones, and patinaed teals unified the project. Sculptural tree forms at the fireplace and entry introduced the theme through clean silhouettes rather than ornamentation. These forms reappear throughout the space, guiding visitors through key transitions and maintaining visual continuity.
Biophilic principles shaped the most functional areas. Norway spruce garlands softened the busy turnstile bay, creating a calm moment in a high-traffic zone. Along the feature wall, wreaths and cascading greens added rhythm and alignment with architectural patterning. A large wreath above the security desk served as the central anchor.
Live plants played a major role in grounding the installation and were a novel inclusion for both our team and this client. Norfolk Island pine, cypress, and European olive trees tied the palette back to the lobby’s year-round materials and will continue their life after the season, supporting sustainability goals.
The result is a cohesive holiday design that elevates the building’s atmosphere, enhances visitor experience, and demonstrates the impact of thoughtful, biophilic plantscaping in a contemporary commercial environment.
John Higgins, one of our longest-standing horticultural service leaders, was awarded the 2026 Technician Recognition Award at this year’s TPIE!
His fascination with horticulture began early in the Irish countryside, where gardening was a way of life. His career has spans over four decades from leading commercial growing operations to managing busy garden centers, to now, as a leader in interior plantscaping.
After moving to the United States, he brought his expertise to the interiorscape industry, earning a reputation for not just his precision, but his respect for living systems. He treats every account as one of his “gardens,” guided by patience, observation, and balance.
Among his most notable projects were the Genzyme Headquarters, one of the first LEED Platinum building in the U.S., and The Prudential Center. At Genzyme, John led care for a pioneering collection of medicinal plants from around the world. At the Prudential Center, he maintained large interior trees, keeping them healthy despite low light and daily wear.
As one of the company’s longest-standing employees, John raises the next generations of horticulturists and continually experiments with new plant varieties and methods in our showroom, his horticultural laboratory.
His influence is seen in the flourishing spaces he maintains, the technicians he has trained, and the trust he has built across our company and clients alike. He embodies the best of Cityscapes, and we can’t be more proud of his well-deserved award.
That’s a wrap on #TPIE2026! We had an incredible time learning, growing, and reconnecting with industry leaders from across the nation.
This year, we are immensely proud to take home three International Plantscape Awards!
John Higgins, one of our longest-standing horticulturalists, was awarded the 2026 Technician Recognition Award. Our immersive design at 1001 Boylston’s “Green Room” was awarded Platinum, and our “Botanically Bright” holiday design at 100 Summer was awarded Gold.
Throwing it back to our 2025 TPIE Awards 🏆🌿
As we’re back in Florida for the Tropical Plant International Expo, we can’t help but reflect on last year’s incredible experience. TPIE is something we look forward to every year as an opportunity to connect with passionate industry leaders and celebrate our work as a team 🤝🌱
In 2025, we were honored to take home two Platinum Awards (for the moss walls at 200 Berkeley and the Cambridge Life Sciences atrium) and two Gold Awards (for 2 Seaport and 75 State). These achievements wouldn’t be possible without our talented team, our trusted clients, and our wider community.
Asking our team what their 2026 biophilic design trends are 🌱📈
Overall, we see smooth, flat minimalism being exchanged for expressive textures, and richer, mood-driven color palettes. Interactive, human-centered spaces will increase in the new year as wellness continues to drive design choices.
Which biophilic trend are you most excited to see in 2026?
We heard 2026 is the new 2016 🗓️🌱
As Cityscapes approaches 34 years in business, it’s fun and nostalgic looking back a decade at familiar faces and old uniforms. Many of our seasoned team members were just getting started then!
We’re grateful for the memories, the growth, and the experiences along the way. Thank you, Boston, for trusting us to care for your spaces all these years!
NASA recently researched how plants help astronauts cope with life in space stations. Artificial lighting, sensory monotony, and high stress take a psychological toll.
Your office workers might relate.
Biophilic design isn’t a trend. It’s recognizing that humans need connection to living things, especially in built environments. We’ve been doing this work across Boston’s commercial spaces for 30+ years. If your building feels more spaceship than sanctuary, let’s change that together.
Join the discussion on LinkedIn.
Source 📖: https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/20240011726
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Testimonials
The best things about working at Cityscapes is the teamwork I experience daily, the relationships I have developed, and the fact that Cityscapes really cares about their employees. We also create an atmosphere together to improve our clients lives and our mission is to inspire and innovate with beautifully designed greenery.
Managing one of Boston’s more iconic buildings is no small feat. The responsibility of up-keeping greenery that is as beautiful as the architecture around us is huge. Having Cityscapes come and design our planting beds and maintain our greenery inside and out, has made my life a breeze. I know I can count on them to perform up to my standards, while keeping everything fresh and innovative.
Brookview serves mothers and children experiencing a grueling and challenging circumstance–homelessness. Jan Goodman and her Cityscapes volunteers always lift our spirits, and make our days delightful and enjoyable. Whether they are working with the moms and kids making crafts and decorations for holidays, planting a vegetable garden, or doing exterior landscaping–their creativity elicits laughter, brings joy to our hearts, and welcomes us home. We always look forward to spending time with the Cityscapes team.
