A PlaceMaking Journal

Demonstration is a powerful thing, as the Norton Commons property illustrates nicely. Purchased in the 1930s by the Norton family, it was first used to demonstrate cutting-edge agricultural techniques to local farmers. Today, a group of developers — in partnership with the family and guided by a DPZ master plan — are... Continue Reading

Planned as a billion dollar, 2,400 unit endeavor, The Waters is a traditional neighborhood development (TND) just outside Montgomery, Alabama, and the second PlaceMakers client from that state to benefit from a full palette of PlaceMakers service offerings: Planning and Urban Design; Coding; Implementation Advisory; and... Continue Reading

A place of great diversity, the Eagle Ranch Master Plan offers a range of opportunities from the active Village, to the quiet retreat of the Sanctuary, to the relaxed atmosphere of the Settlement’s golf neighborhood -- all within arms reach of recreational and leisure activities. (more…) Continue Reading

Located on the doorstep of Banff National Park, the Town of Canmore is fast becoming a major world class resort destination. With this in mind, the vision for Silvertip Village is based on creating a world class resort village inspired by the wisdom and charm of mountain villages and hill towns of the European Alps. ... Continue Reading

Lost Rabbit, a Duany Plater-Zyberk & Co. (DPZ) master planned community, is situated on the Ross Barnett Reservoir, approximately 12 miles northeast of downtown Jackson and just outside the town limits of Madison, Mississippi. The final master plan includes three neighborhoods, each of which follows a distinct planning... Continue Reading