Happy 39th Anniversary Otak

June, 2020

Thirty-nine years ago, an Alaskan missionary made the first successful ascent of Denali (formerly Mt. Mckinley), the Post-It was launched, and the first test-tube baby was born. It was a year of firsts, but the most noteworthy for those now in the Otak family, it was also the year Otak began.

In 1981 a team of urban designers, architects, engineers, planners, landscape architects, surveyors, and project managers joined under the Otak umbrella to lead the development of vibrant communities, sustainable places, and thriving places to work and play. 

Otak may have started with lofty goals, but it was launched during a recession, that at the time was considered the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression. In spite of the bleak economy, Otak dug in for the long haul, and as it has done time and time again, proved the company is resilient and can come through hard times with renewed strength from the challenges it has overcome. Otak, like the Post-It, has stuck around. 

Help us celebrate 39 years because Otak would not be here without all of you.