20 years! Interface Studio is almost of drinking age. Hard to believe an idea to start a design firm has evolved and grown the way it has. To all the planners and designers that call us home and our clients that put their trust in us - THANK YOU!

Over the past year, we have been working with the City of Ann Arbor to create a new Comprehensive Plan. Like many cities, Ann Arbor is grappling with housing affordability issues and finding new ways to add density in a largely built-out city. As part of our work, it is critical to understand how Ann Arbor is already adding new units and to identify takeaways that can help inform how the city should grow in the future. #housingcrisis #missingmiddlehousing

A recap from #placemakingweek! Last month, Ben and Maria moderated a panel on Business Improvement Districts at Placemaking Week 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. Titled "Planning, Implementing, Maintaining: A BID Perspective," the discussion featured insights from Nate Echeverria of @mydowntowncamden, Emily from @newtownmacon and Alex Balloon from East Passyunk Revitalization Corporation. They shared their experiences in Camden, NJ, Macon, GA, and East Passyunk, Philadelphia, respectively. Key themes included:
- Investing in public spaces that nurture community connections and drive foot traffic to local businesses.
- BIDs` approach to equity and fostering inclusion.
- The role of programming in changing perceptions of place and welcoming multiple audiences.
- Redefining success beyond retail growth.

Thank you to the panelists and attendees for contributing to a productive session!

From urban to suburban to rural to WILD, the Chesapeake, VA, Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism (PRT) stewards spaces in every context imaginable. We`re excited to help plan for the future of this beautiful, diverse system in Virginia`s second largest (and most rapidly growing) city. Stay tuned for updates as we learn more about this special place.
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