GreenWorks, PC was incorporated in January 1997, building upon the work of Mike Faha and Associates founded which had been established in 1987  by Mike Faha Even in 1987, Mike Faha and Associates was focused on providing landscape design services for corporate developments, private-sector clients, and infrastructure improvements for public agencies in a sustainable fashion.

In 1989, the  Mike Faha and Associates designed its first wetland mitigation project and its first streetscape improvement project. In the early 1990's, the practice built upon its wetland mitigation design experience by expanding into urban stream corridor planning and design; green solutions for stormwater management; native landscaping for corporate, infrastructure, public buildings, and institutional projects; urban natural park and open space planning and design; stream daylighting; and ultimately, urban watershed master planning. The early 1990's also brought opportunities in urban design projects, including main street and urban gateway projects, throughout the Pacific Northwest.

In 1996, Mike Abbaté joined Mike Faha and co-founded  the new corporation  of GreenWorks,P.C. Mike came with seven years of experience working for the US Forest Service, and many years working  for other private sector firms. He added expertise in interpretive, outdoor recreation and ecotourism facilities. Mike Abbaté was instrumental in expanding the firm's services to include: planning and design for interpretive facilities; urban park design; and planning and design for regional, state and national parks.   Mike Abbaté left GreenWorks in 2007 to become the Planning Director for the City of Gresham.

In the spring of 2000, Jim Figurski joined GreenWorks as the firm’s first Technical Director, responsible for  quality assurance and staff training. Jim came to GreenWorks with over 20 years of professional experience, and previously served at Portland Parks and Recreation for eleven years as a Landscape Architect and Project Manager. In January 2002, Jim became a  principal at GreenWorks expanding the firms expertise in Park and Recreation design and planning, community involvement and construction administration.

GreenWorks has always focused on designing sustainable landscapes and providing  leadership  in promoting sustainable development at local, state, national and international levels. GreenWorks is currently involved in several projects seeking LEED certification. Mike Faha and  Jim Figurski frequently give presentations on sustainable practices and development; urban ecological design; urban watershed management; and innovative, integrated stormwater approaches for urban development. The fourteen-person staff at GreenWorks is a collection of highly motivated individuals, with unique experience, who share in the firm's vision and financial success.