Community Planning

Placemaking is a master planning that integrates land use, housing, mobility, community identity and economic development at the appropriate scale and location within a community.
There is an increasing demand to strike a balance among community growth, environmental stewardship and social needs. We recognize that the approach must be integrated; it must demand local involvement, dedicated expert resources and emphasize quality design. Pond’s Community Planning group creates better communities by delivering innovative and practical solutions that bring communities together with natural surroundings to create harmonious environments where people thrive.
Our holistic approach draws on individual expertise, past experience and passion for the environment to provide planning services that are environmentally sensitive and support the dynamic relationship between people and place. Expertise in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), community involvement and visualization tools enable our thought leaders to passionately communicate distinct visions to project stakeholders during charrettes and community/client presentations and help build consensus.
Project Types
- Comprehensive Planning
- Master Planning
- Land Use Planning
- Community Planning
- Transportation Planning
- Streetscape Planning & Design
- Mobility Studies
- Multi-Use Trails
- Pedestrian & Bicycle Facilities
- Urban Redevelopment
- Public / Private Partnerships
- Corridor Studies
- Traffic Calming
- Community Involvement
- GIS Mapping & Analysis
- Historic Preservation
- Site Planning
- GIS Planning Capabilities
- Zoning Ordinances
- Parks and Recreation Planning
- Planning and Zoning Issues
- Public Participation Facilitation
- Riparian/Greenway Corridor Planning
- Urban Design
- Parking Demand Analysis

Matthew Wilder, PLA, ASLA, LEED AP
PLACE Program Manager
678.336.7740

Mitchell Davis, AIA, LEED AP BD+C
Director of Urban Design
404.748.4926

Kat Maines
Planner
404.748.4757
Related Projects
Related News
Resilience, Restoration and Re-connectivity: Pond’s Environmental Experts Discuss the Growing Movement for Balancing Nature and Human Needs
Pond will be presenting in-depth discussions at the 14th Annual Georgia Environmental Conference on August 21-23, 2019. Pond Environmental Services Program Manager Stephen Bailey and Senior Project Manager Glenn Martin are leading expert panel presentations covering...
Lorraine Santana White Appointed to AIA Greater Columbia Board of Directors
COLUMBIA, South Carolina – (03.15.19) – Pond, an industry leader in architecture, engineering, planning and construction services, is pleased to announce that Lorraine Santana White has been appointed to the Board of Directors for the American Institute of Architects...
BJ Martin strengthens Pond’s commitment to serve local governments
ATLANTA – (03.04.19) – Pond, an industry leader in engineering, construction, planning and architecture services, is pleased to announce the addition of BJ Martin as a Senior Manager for Local Government Services. Martin will be responsible for enhancing client...