Urban Planning + Design

Urban Planning

Our award-winning planners have led more than 150 initiatives for cities large and small. We have seen some of our long-term clients grow from populations of less than 5,000 to more than 10 times that size — all strengthened and supported by our sound planning guidance. We use creative meeting techniques to gather critical public input while addressing competing interests. Our efforts capture opportunities for economic development while respecting citizens’ vision for your community.

Urban Design

Responding to the demands of today’s complex urban infrastructure and community development needs, Freese and Nichols delivers state-of-the-art solutions integrating urban planning, landscape architecture, transportation, and site civil practices. Our subject matter experts are well-versed in applying sustainable urbanism principles, including context-sensitive design, walkability, smart growth, resiliency, and low-impact development. We provide integrated park and planning solutions that create a sense of place.

Landscape Architecture

As a full-service firm, Freese and Nichols is involved in all aspects of park and recreation projects and provides sustainable park and trail solutions to our clients. Our landscape architects create spaces that respond to the needs and wishes of the communities they serve. From neighborhood parks to streetscapes to complex urban developments, our work is reflective of the widely diverse practice of landscape architecture.

Campus Planning

Freese and Nichols serves colleges and universities, as well as federal and corporate campuses, by merging expertise from a broad range of disciplines. Our planners, architects, and engineers seamlessly deliver projects that entail specific planning, design, and constructed outcomes, and we’re adept at addressing critical issues in higher education today. We focus on creative problem-solving to build consensus, provide sustainable solutions, and create a strong sense of place for everyone on your campus.

• Stakeholder Engagement
• Existing Conditions Assessment
• Demographics and Enrollment Projections
• Space Needs Analysis
• Transportation and Mobility Plan
• Infrastructure and Utilities Plan
• Athletics and Recreation Plan
• Campus Development Framework
• Campus Master Planning
• Strategic Planning
• Town and Gown
• Landscape Concepts and Standards
• Design Guidelines
• Cost Estimates and Funding Considerations