Planning — Site Development & Land-Use Planning

We approach Site Development & Land-Use Planning with a profound commitment to leveraging our decades of planning experience. We partner with community leaders and developers to unearth the most sustainable and best-use for each unique parcel of land. Our methodology is deeply rooted in stakeholder input and the lessons learned from our diverse portfolio of projects spanning various jurisdictions. We specialize in crafting plans that prioritize place-making, long-term sustainability, and activation, ensuring that every piece of land serves as a vibrant and integral part of the community. Whether we are tackling challenges in large cities like Dallas, Fort Worth, and Austin or the suburban areas aspiring for distinctive “downtown” spaces, we are prepared to lead the design process. Our seamless integration of planning, architecture, and landscape architecture expertise allows us to design dynamic mixed-use developments featuring innovative architecture and lush, functional outdoor areas in every project we undertake.

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Our firm is a dynamic and multi-disciplinary practice with expertise in architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, and planning.

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Protecting Our Feathered Friends

As cities grow and buildings become taller, the need to protect the earth's bird population is becoming more urgent. Thankfully, there are solutions to mitigate the problem, including guidelines for bird friendly glazing selections and building design features.

Architecture’s Balancing Act: Beauty, Function, Cost, and Sustainability

In the world of design, finding the perfect blend of beauty, functionality, cost, and sustainability can be quite a challenge. However, as we celebrate the 2nd annual Earth Week at GFF, we aim to demonstrate that these goals can coexist harmoniously.

Adaptive Reuse in an Environmentally Conscious Work Environment

In a post-pandemic world where employees may be reluctant to return to the office full time, the inventory of empty or partially occupied buildings continues to grow.

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