Who We Are
We are placemakers at the forefront of innovative community development.
Weaved together by the creative minds of the strategists, designers, artists, and storytellers of the next generation, we aim to inform, inspire, and interconnect people through the power of purposeful space, digital-driven experiences, and impactful storytelling.
Our Services
Let’s Build Community Better, Together.
We provide tailored placemaking services for innovative community developers, landlords, local authorities, and business improvement districts on their journey to create, evolve, and sustain places where communities flourish and people thrive.
Placemaking
We begin our support in developing cultural placemaking and meanwhile use strategies. We build them through extensive research of both the people and places, and tailor the solutions to maximize community growth and engagement.
- Place Platforms (visions, values, principles, etc.)
- Catalyst & Meanwhile Use Strategies
- Commercial and Mixed-Use Placemaking
- Opportunity Identification & Development
- Culture Assessment & Positioning
- Independent Retail & Revenue Generation Strategies
Branding
Beyond logos, our Branding service is about crafting narratives that resonate with your community. We work to build a brand identity that reflects the values and aspirations of the people you aim to connect with.
- Storytelling
- Persona Development
- Brand Audit & Assessment
- Art Direction & Graphic Design
- Brand Identity & Assets
- Tone of Voice & Messaging
- Web Development and SEO (Google Maps Placement)
- Video Production
- On-Site Wayfinding & Signage
- 3D & Architectural Visualization
Events & Space Activation
Our Events & Activation service is designed to bring people together. From community gatherings to meaningful events, we facilitate experiences that strengthen bonds and leave a positive impact on the neighborhoods we work in.
- Event production & management
- Art Curation, Programming & Management
- Ground Breakings, Ribbon Cuttings, and Receptions
- AR/VR Activations
- Artist & Exhibit Showcases
Community Engagement
Strengthening the fabric of communities is at the core of our Community Engagement service. We develop strategies to involve residents, ensuring that your project not only meets their needs but becomes an integral part of their daily lives.
- Meetings & Focus Groups
- Program Marketing & Collateral Development
- Crowdbuilding & Engagement Funnel Development
- Interviews & Participatory Exercises
- Design Charrettes & Workshops
- Community Demographic Auditing & Analyses
- Information Architecture & UI/UX
Partnership Brokering
In the realm of Partnership Brokering, we focus on fostering collaborations that benefit both businesses and the communities they serve. Our goal is to create partnerships that contribute positively to the local ecosystem, promoting sustained growth and shared success.
- Pitch Deck & Proposal Development
- Partnership Management
- Corporate Gifts and Incentives
- Recruitment
- Visual Impact Reports
Our Work Coming Soon…
We’re developing our case studies and need your help!
Are you an innovative community developer looking for support in transforming your development projects into incredible places of connection and belonging? We’re offering to develop placemaking strategies for 5 upcoming projects pro bono to beef up our portfolio. Ideal projects include mixed-use developments, historic conversions, local business corridors, and public plazas. If this sounds up your alley, or if you have an alley needing our support, let’s talk about your project over coffee!
