History in Ecological Design and Development

Sblendorio Partners is an award-winning leader in regenerative design and green development. Principal Anthony Sblendorio, a certified landscape architect and LEED Accredited Professional, founded Back to Nature in 1994 in response to the need for aesthetically and environmentally advanced design for residential, commercial and municipal properties.  Sblendorio Partners grew out of the development practice of Back to Nature when it was clear that the market was ready for this concept.  Our projects are some of the most innovative projects in New Jersey. Our core strengths include mixed-use and residential neighborhood development and integrating nature, agriculture and education into our projects. 

One of the problems that spurred Sblendorio Partners into existence is that most of the damage done to land occurs during the development stage: we knew we had to be involved in the process early to make the best use of regenerative design principles. To serve our clients better and to fulfill our responsibility as stewards of the land, we move beyond traditional development using a regenerative approach.

In 2003, we bought our first piece of land. After a thorough site assessment, we created a site plan for a rustic, wooded community, took it through the entitlement process, and got it approved by local and state regulators. In 2005, the first residents of Fern Valley began construction of their homes. Since then, we have been working diligently with land owners, municipalities, and state agencies to make a regenerative design approach the norm for design and development in the communities where we work. Our efforts have paid off, as we now have relationships with municipal and state regulators based on fulfilling the promises that we make. We are a trusted resource for designing and developing the healthy, beautiful, and eco-friendly home sites and communities we all want to live in.