Livable Communities

We create complete transportation networks through collaboration with transit agencies, human service agencies, businesses, and transit user groups. These systems can support all modes of transportation and balance transportation priorities more effectively.

We create lasting community connections and efficient routes of travel through a combination of trails and sidewalks. As a result, property values increase, economic development is encouraged, and active lifestyles are promoted.

With a focus on pedestrian experience, we create safe, inviting residential and commercial spaces for non-motorized traffic. This is achieved by establishing a pedestrian scale during space planning and selecting landscaping, materials, and streetscape furnishings that provide interest and texture to pedestrian users.

Thriving neighborhoods and communities offer residents a mix of retail, entertainment, and local services. Through a review and analysis of existing neighborhood services, we’re able to identify opportunities for improvement and offer recommendations for land use planning.

Our design team employs best practices and extensive knowledge of ADA compliance to develop user-friendly transportation networks for people of all ages and physical abilities.

By establishing the spatial and infrastructure needs for a changing residential environment, our team can assist in land planning for all types of residential properties—including single-family homes, brownstones, townhomes, and multi-story tenant buildings. Revitalization of residential areas begins with an understanding of lot depths, access, topography, and utility needs in order to prioritize development practices that enhance redevelopment efforts.

Corridor and streetscape enhancements help establish a theme and identity for a targeted area by applying placemaking principles. This can result in an increase in pedestrian presence, blending business, transportation, and users into a vibrant, inviting space.

To develop and execute complete, smart solutions, we tailor our approach to public engagement for each project and community. Working with your community, input and participation from a variety of stakeholders, including residents and special user groups, is encouraged to gain important information. Participation is made possible through a mix of technology-based surveying, community-wide public meetings, and workshops.