What We Do.

The mission of the Community Development Studio is to provide affordable and pro bono planning, design and development services that give our rural and  urban under-served communities the tools needed to become more sustainable, stable and vibrant places for future generations.

It is our goal to design and develop projects which are a catalyst for local economies while protecting, preserving and enhancing the environment to maintain quality of life and sense of place.

Who We Help.

We serve local governments, community development organizations, neighborhood groups, non-profits, and schools primarily in the eastern United States.

How We do it. 

Starting with a collaborative design process rooted in our values, we leverage public/private partnerships and focus on tangible outcomes to help get projects funded and constructed. 

It’s our belief that the design process is the best method to solve community related problems, however, the success of one of our projects can only be measured by the implementation of a tangible product.  Our process focuses on constructed outcomes, not simply a vision document or the product of design.  By creating a highly flexible, yet realistic, development process which responds to the needs of the community, we are able to offer solutions which help create sustainable places to live.

Our involvement with your community begins with a needs and feasibility assessment to determine a proper course of action. Depending on your situation, any one of the following stages could be an appropriate starting point to the process.  (click below to enlarge)