Hill Studio Pc

read moreThrough a human-centered design process, Community Planning provides a blueprint for cities, towns and neighborhoods for years to come. We work collaboratively with leaders, citizens, and other professionals to translate a collective vision into plans of various scales. Our design approach integrates the urban fabric with the natural environment to foster the development of livable and sustainable communities. We believe landscape architecture is the attempt to better mediate mankind with nature.

read moreIn 2012, a comprehensive public engagement process resulted in a master plan for this historic park in downtown Roanoke. Throughout the process, we employed various community meetings, public workshops, and brainstorming sessions. Our award-winning design is frequently cited for its preservation, green design, and context-sensitive achievements. Subsequently, we designed the park, which includes a main performance stage, a grass amphitheater, a spray pad, a public art walk, plentiful fountains, vendor areas, and lush plantings.

read moreWe worked with a collaborative team of engineers, as well as performance and stage specialists to develop the Harvester Performance Hall. Additionally, we provided historic tax credit assistance and grant writing for this space. The performance venue serves as the northern anchor of Southwestern Virginia's Crooked Road Music Trail. Just blocks from downtown Vinton, this abandoned 1918 school exhibited exceptional redevelopment potential. We worked with related company Old School Partners to program this building, and design and develop it as a community-building project, stabilizing the neighborhood and providing market-rate housing in this well-loved community facility.