Pragmatic Visions

What does it take to transform a 1,400-acre greenfield site into a fully functional community? A forward-thinking approach to infrastructure planning. On this episode of Pragmatic Visions, LandDesign Partner Dale Stewart discusses the forward-thinking approach to land planning at The River District that ensured every planning and design decision supported the Crescent Communities vision for the community. Listen to learn more about our flexible approach to infrastructure planning at The River District.

The pandemic was a catalyst for the DowntownDC Business Improvement District to evaluate the function of its public parks and open spaces in strengthening its urban fabric. On this episode of Pragmatic Visions, we sit down with LandDesign's Susan England to explore the intricacies of the planning process, the team's approach to inclusive community and stakeholder engagement, and their approach to envisioning a public realm that evolves alongside the district.

Since the 1980s, LandDesign has been a trusted partner to the City of Kannapolis as they transformed from a mill town to a thriving community-of-choice. Tune in to Pragmatic Visions as LandDesign Partners Ray Waugh and Nate Doolittle share the visionary partnerships, forward-thinking infrastructure solutions, and multi-generational approach to the project that resulted in a new standard for small town revitalization efforts. 

“We didn’t realize how much we needed a downtown park until we had one, and now we can’t imagine our city without Bell Tower Green.” – Mary Heather Steinman, Salisbury Community Member

A vibrant open space, years in the making, Bell Tower Green has forever changed the fabric of Salisbury. From private businesses to long-time residents, the entire community came together to create Bell Tower Green, the heart of Salisbury’s downtown. On this episode of the Pragmatic Visions Podcast, Allison Merriman and Jeff Mis join us to take a deeper look into the community-wide effort that brought Bell Tower Green to life.

Fueling our culture of innovation, LandDesign’s MatterLab program empowers employees, regardless of their role, to explore ideas, discover new things, and learn throughout the process.  

Tune into this month’s episode of Pragmatic Visions, where we sit down with Richard Petersheim, one of the pioneers behind LandDesign’s internal micro-grant program, to talk about the origin of this unique initiative and some of the creative ideas LandDesigners have explored as a result. 

National Harbor is a testament to LandDesign’s commitment to realizing our client’s vision. This two-decade long journey led to the transformation of the Potomac River Waterfront into a family-oriented destination in our nation’s capital.

On this episode of Pragmatic Visions, we sit down with LandDesign’s Peter Crowley and Gabriela Cañamar Clark to talk about the implementation of National Harbor and its profound legacy on the region and our firm.

LandDesign’s award-winning podcast, Pragmatic Visions, is returning for a second season! Join hosts Ashley Clark and Alyson Beacham as they speak with the firm’s designers and thought leaders to provide a behind-the-scenes look at the inspiring places created through our unique process. Tune in as we share stories of uncommon collaboration, thoughtful solutions, and candid moments that make our projects matter.