GAI’s Community Solutions Group (CSG) is committed to shaping livable, enduring communities that can thrive in an increasingly complex and competitive world. As an interdisciplinary practice within GAI Consultants, we take a holistic, integrated approach to planning, design, and implementation – crafting the ideas and physical environments that sustain community life.
We collaborate with local government, private developers, institutions, and non-profits to envision and deliver impactful places: vibrant neighborhoods, reimagined streets and corridors, and thoughtfully designed landscapes and parks, while providing the regulatory and economic insight necessary to bring vision to reality.
Our diverse team combines expertise in urban & regional planning, landscape architecture, design, economics, and strategy. This integrated skill set enhances our ability to work across sectors and create vibrant, resilient, and inclusive communities that stand the test of time.
Collaboration
We emphasize teamwork and integration across diverse disciplines to deliver coordinated, impactful solutions that benefit clients and communities—from planning through implementation.
Creativity
We embrace forward-thinking approaches in design, planning, and data analysis that not only solve complex challenges but also promote environmentally conscious and resilient solutions, and deliver meaningful, lasting value.
Community
We prioritize the authentic character, needs, and aspirations of each community, ensuring that projects reflect authentic and culturally sensitive solutions that foster inclusion, equity, pride, and long-term community well-being.
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