Otak Inc is a leading planning, design, sustainable engineering, and project management firm that places sustainability, diversity, and community engagement at the core of its culture and work. Since its founding in 1981, Otak has been dedicated to incorporating these initiatives into its environmental, social, and corporate governance framework in actionable and meaningful ways. With a team of multidisciplinary experts including urban designers, architects, engineers, planners, landscape architects, surveyors, and project managers, Otak brings a forward-thinking approach to projects in natural and built environments across the United States.
At Otak, the focus is not just on technical work but also on the deep personal connection to the places where the team lives and plays. The company’s philosophy revolves around realizing communities and places that were once only imagined, integrating transit into urban neighborhoods, engaging with communities for sensitive projects, and working in unique environments like National Parks. Otak’s passion for its clients’ vision drives the team to be both practical and innovative, ensuring that every project considers its impact on future generations and addresses common challenges in novel yet effective ways.
Clients and partners recognize Otak for its unique approach to work, emphasizing people and relationships. The company’s mission is to build stronger, more vibrant communities through an extensive portfolio of public and private projects. With a commitment to loving where one lives, works, and plays, Otak combines the experience of an industry leader with the heart of a trusted neighbor, driving the team to make positive changes in communities every day.