Our services

We envision, plan, reinvent, and help places to thrive

Urban Planning
Urban Planning

We work in core urban areas to plan, envision, and reinvent ... with deep insight into how people, place, and market forces shape area vibrancy.

Redevelopment
Redevelopment

Getting needed development to happen in a shifting market is a long game. You need vision + trusted expertise in place for all twists and phases.

Economic Development
Economic Development

Analysis and vision at multiple scales allows us to uncover untapped opportunities and harness assets for economic growth and transformation.

Community Planning
Community Planning

From comprehensive planning and zoning for needed housing ... to park and open space plans ... we are expert at shaping place, character and policy to advance community goals.

Design + Communication
Design + Communication

Also known by our division name Eye Level Studio, this is a team of highly creative, versatile designers and communicators who speak the language of user experience + place.

Implementation Services
Implementation Services

We are an extension of your community and project team ... from stakeholder engagement, to grants, TIF + project financing, to developer recruitment ... and beyond.

Shaping places, shaping change

Featured Projects

Recent Updates

V&A news

Dane County seeks proposals for Coliseum

DANE COUNTY, WISC. – Dane County has put out a request for proposals to deliver a “transformative renovation” to the Alliant Energy Center’s 58-year-old Veterans Memorial Coliseum.


Proposals should include everything from upgrades to dated building systems to new concessions to modernization of guest spaces.

According to the public notice, the county is seeking a private sector partner that can help the Coliseum profitable, and retain existing major events such as World Dairy, and the Midwest Horse Fair, as well as compete with similarly sized venues for other events like concerts.

Rise Madison Grand Opening

MADISON, WISC – Rise Madison is an all-affordable housing community in Madison, Wisconsin. It opened with four buildings (Hawthorne Pointe, The Starling, Vireo Townhomes; the fourth, The Phoebe, is expected in early October). whpc.com

The development has 245 units (one‑, two‑, and three‑bedroom) for families and seniors, with income restrictions between ~30‑80% of Area Median Income (AMI). 

Amenities include ~1.5 acres of green/open space, playground, community rooms, fitness rooms, rooftop plaza, underground parking; the site is well connected (public transit, schools, clinics). 

Funding sources include LIHTC (4%), tax‑exempt bonds, TIF, and state grants.

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Talk to us about how we can help uncover place-based opportunities with impact. IN MADISON: 120 E. Lakeside St. Madison, Wisconsin 53715. 608-255-3988 / IN MILWAUKEE 247 W. Freshwater Way, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53204. 414-988-8631.

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