Impact
At Canopy Team, we see the whole picture
We are committed to celebrating the local communities that we work in while cherishing traditions and preserving the past. Our values are rooted in the creation of inviting, fun gathering spaces that beam with community and civic pride. Environmental responsibility remains at the forefront of our team’s practice, as we build and encourage the next generation to value and protect our natural resources.
Testimonials
Stan Kasten
President & CEO, Los Angeles Dodgers; Board Member, Canopy Team
“Janet and her team have done a tremendous job leading the improvement projects at Dodger Stadium over the last eleven years, embracing every nuanced challenge and incorporating Dodger history at every turn. I know that Canopy Team members approach every one of their projects with the same level of dedication and enthusiasm and it’s been a pleasure to watch the company’s incredible growth over the last two years.”.
William Gray
Principal, Office Director, McMillan Pazdan Smith Architects
"Collaborating with the Canopy Team on the ground up build of Hub City Spartanburger's Fifth Third Park was easy, fun, and inspiring. At every turn, Canopy's management of the project helped our team think of ways to enhance the design and user experience, which ultimately created a place where great memories are made."
Ken Babby
Owner & CEO, Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp Baseball Club
“I have been a champion of Janet Marie Smith’s work for many years now and it has been a pleasure collaborating with her and Canopy Team on the long-term vision for 121 Financial Ballpark in Jacksonville. Their expertise in keeping the project on track while managing both the design and budget has been invaluable for the project.”
Greg Baroni
CEO and Managing Partner, Attain Sports
“The Canopy Team’s vision and dedication to our projects have been instrumental in shaping and implementing both short- and long-term improvements. Their collaborative approach has strengthened our efforts, and we’re grateful to have them as a valued extension of Team Attain!"
Ronnie Younts
Founder, Younts Design Inc.
“In my opinion, the thing that makes Canopy Team’s projects so successful and memorable is that they believe that these buildings have their own history and their own soul, that they need to be celebrated in their own way, separate from the teams that play there."
Karen Aumen
Owner, Aumen Asner
"Working with Janet Marie over the years, it’s evident that her expertise and attention to detail in stadium design are exceptional. Her ability to bring creative visions to life while ensuring every element enhances the fan's overall experience is inspiring. Partnering with her and her team has been both rewarding and enjoyable, regardless of the project's scope or timeline – most recently on the Pittsburgh Pirates Club Level and Dodger Stadium Clubhouse renovations. The professionalism and passion she brings to each project are unmatched!"
Ilana Kloss
CEO of Billie Jean King Enterprises
“I could not be happier to see Canopy succeed and highlight the important perspective that women and women-led companies bring to the professional sports space. With Janet and Fran’s leadership, Canopy will help its clients reach their maximum potential.”
Recognition
ALSD Visionary Award 2024
Janet Marie Smith
Baltimore Best Places to Work 2024
Canopy Team | 5th Place | Micro Business
The Clios Sports Awards 2024
MLB at Rickwood Field | 5 Golds | 2 Silvers
Newsweek Fans’ Choice Best Triple-A Ballpark
#1 VyStar Ballpark
Newsweek Fans’ Choice Best Double-A Ballpark
#3 Synovus Park
Sports Business Journal Game Changers 2024
Fran Weld
Sports Business Journal Power Players: Mixed-use Development
Finance, Management And Consulting
Baltimore Business Journal 2025 Women Who Mean Business Honoree
Fran Weld
Newsweek Fans’ Choice Award Best Single-A Ballpark
#6 Fifth Third Park
Sustainability
A focus on sustainability is core to our way of work – both with our clients and also within our own team. Researching best practices for energy design, incorporating sustainable-specific design elements to futureproof venues, implementing environmentally safe practices into our office – these are some of the ways we aim our efforts to preserve for the future.
- Multi modal transportation planning
- Venue based waste management, composting, and recycling
- Operational efficiencies
- Fan facing sustainability education
- Sustainable building materials
Affiliations
- Greater Baltimore Committee
- Urban Land Institute – Baltimore
- WISE
- Neighborhood Design Center