Why do you require the "Vision Catalyst" document?

The Vision Catalyst is essential for a productive first conversation. It allows us to gain strategic insights into your organization's core mission, project objectives, and the broader context of your challenges before we meet. This ensures that our initial discussion is deeply focused on your specific needs and desired impact, rather than a generic overview. It's how we efficiently determine if there's a strong mutual fit to create significant value together.

What types of projects do you typically undertake?

We specialize in strategic landscape architecture and urban design projects that seek to achieve significant, measurable impact. This includes transformative public spaces, sustainable mixed-use developments and rooftop amenities, and impactful site plans where design excellence is a strategic imperative. We focus on opportunities where our expertise can unlock the highest value for our clients and the communities they serve.

How do you determine project fees or investment?

Our investment proposals are directly tied to the unique value and strategic outcomes we aim to deliver for your project, not merely hours or tasks. After our strategic conversation, informed by your completed Vision Catalyst, we'll present a tailored proposal that outlines the investment required to achieve your project's defined objectives and measurable success metrics. We focus on maximizing your return. As such, we are not known as the low cost provider. We cost the project in units of thinking, not units of doing. This way, we are not punished for our efficiency.

What differentiates your services from other firms?

We differentiate ourselves by acting as strategic partners from the outset. We don't just design; we work to deeply understand your organization's overarching goals and align our design solutions directly with your strategic imperatives. Our focus is on delivering quantifiable impacts, fostering long-term value, and building environments that truly advance your mission. Think of us as your expert guide, not merely an order-taker.

What happens if our desired project investment or timeline isn't fully defined yet?

That's precisely what our Vision Catalyst and subsequent strategic conversation are designed to help clarify. While the Vision Catalyst asks for your preliminary thoughts, our goal is to collaboratively refine your understanding of the investment required and the optimal timeline needed to achieve your desired level of quality, innovation, and long-term value. We're here to help you scope a project that aligns with your capacity and aspirations.

Can I just schedule a quick introductory call?

To ensure our first interaction is as valuable as possible for both parties, we will share the Vision Catalyst: Strategic Project Insight Request after an initial inquiry. This allows us to dedicate our initial conversation to genuinely understanding your specific challenges and exploring how our expertise can provide tangible solutions, rather than a general introduction. It sets the stage for a highly productive dialogue.