How will your community retain vitality at the end of this century?  We have a few thoughts…

Many American cities are beginning the long trek back from decline, and not a moment too soon. Smart communities are considering their social, economic and demographic shifts and are defining epicenters for renewal.

Our Urban Design and Planning studio is poised to assist in all phases of this vital enterprise. From the combination of “visioning” and policy making which considers long-range economic goals, to considering the physical design of the spaces for long-term sustainability and aesthetic sensitivity to the surrounding environment.

We know the demands of assignments that intend to reweave the urban fabric: the economics, the funding, the politics and the aftermath. Bringing passion and care to the planning process is our commitment.


Who we serve:
Cities and Municipalities

Commercial-Residential Developers

Economic Development Groups

Environmentally Aware

Non-profit Organizations

Services:
Urban Design & Master Planning
Integrated Design Process:
    Planning | Architecture | Landscape Architecture

Historic & Cultural Resource Development
Contextual Development

Economic Modeling & Forecasting
Transportation & Connectivity Interface

Wayfinding & Community Identity

Advantages:
Design

Our practice of integrated design and planning services gives us the breadth of expertise to provide consistency, from defining the visionary picture through design, funding and implementation.

Our experience allows us to build a consensus from often conflicting interests and increase public and municipal support for development, which can underpin investment and effect long term development sustainability.
Philosophy

Our guiding principle of sustainability, grounded in sound economics, adds value by increasing the viability of development and delivering social and environmental benefits.
Understanding

Our solutions come from an astute understanding amd familiarity with capital planning, budgeting and financing processes, experience with public/private partnerships, future growth, return-on-investment and long-term sustainability.