Urban Place Strategy

Planning, Activating, & Strengthening Communities of All Sizes

Operate effectively, build a resilient economy, & create places people are proud to call their own.
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Our team works with communities to create vibrant, safe, and welcoming places that strengthen local life and drive economic vitality. We collaborate with cities, towns, villages, and neighborhoods of all sizes, offering thoughtful strategy, practical tools, and experienced guidance tailored to each community’s goals.

Our team has nearly 70 years of combined experience helping downtown Columbus, Ohio, transform and thrive through leadership of the Capital Crossroads SID and Discovery SID, two highly respected districts in the region. That experience, along with work across the region, shapes a results-oriented approach grounded in real-world implementation and adaptable to communities of any size.

Whether launching or renewing special improvement districts, activating public spaces, strengthening operations, or supporting economic growth initiatives, we help communities move confidently from vision to execution. We see ourselves not simply as advisors, but as long-term partners committed to helping places succeed and endure.

| Our Expertise

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SID/BID Creation & Renewal

Build & sustain the district
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SID/BID Formation & Renewal
Post-Petition Analysis
Interim Staff Support

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Economic Vibrancy

Activate people, places, & potential
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Events & Experiences
Public Art
Safety, Environmental Maintenance, & Essential Services
Marketing & Promotion

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Placemaking

Plan with purpose to thrive long-term
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Economic Research & Performance Reports
Retail Planning & Recruitment
Transportation Planning & Policy
Economic Impact Programs

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Operations & Guidance

Operate at the next level
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Operations Audits & Assessments
Service Review & Performance Improvement
Partner, Vendor, & Systems Coordination
Interim Staff Support & Strategic Planning

| Our Approach

Our approach to urban place strategy is an ongoing, collaborative process that turns local voices into meaningful, lasting impact. At the center of every project, we listen closely and work alongside the community to ensure their vision guides the work ahead. From there, we help set priorities, move ideas into action, strengthen the physical environment, and create experiences that bring people together. These efforts support economic vitality and help neighborhoods grow in ways that are resilient, welcoming, and built to last.