In early 2023, the City of Montezuma commissioned the College of Environment and Design to develop design recommendations to enhance Montezuma’s cultural, economic, and natural resources in the downtown area. Students in the BLA Capstone Studio, led by Professor Carley Rick-les, worked with members of the Downtown Development Authority and the City to generate several master plan concepts and focus area designs for Downtown Montezuma. The report outlines the Studio’s design process, and 15 master plans developed by students. Design solutions highlight improvements to Montezuma’s cultural and ecological infrastructure through landscape architecture interventions.