CSDG is an integrated landscape architecture, planning, and civil engineering firm established in 2001. We help public and private clients navigate complex projects with clear strategy, creative problem-solving, and deep local experience. Whether leading fullservice efforts or supporting a specific discipline, we deliver resilient design solutions that perform over the long term.
Our team leads every phase of site design—from early analysis to construction. We deliver comprehensive support for land development, infrastructure, and open space projects, including park master planning, site design, permitting, and construction administration. Our landscape architects design functional, high-impact public spaces that meet community needs and advance environmental goals.
Our team brings over 24 years of proven experience to every project. Clients rely on us for practical, collaborative solutions that stay on schedule, meet budget goals, and accurately reflect the project’s intent. By utilizing advanced design tools and clear communication, we enhance coordination, minimize rework, and advance projects efficiently.
At CSDG, we integrate landscape architecture, planning, and civil engineering to create places that work—both on the ground and in the long term. Our collaborative approach offers clients the benefits of cohesive design without sacrificing quality in any discipline.
Designing experiences. Shaping places. That’s how we help clients turn ideas into enduring, impactful spaces.
Studio Profile
Over the past 12 years, we have built a landscape architecture studio with a broad range of professional skills and diverse backgrounds with experience across the United States and internationally. Each of our team members brings a passion for the built environment allowing us to focus on creating unique, authentic and memorable user experiences that inspire the imagination and connect with emotions.
Landscape architecture to us is a dynamic, collaborative and visionary process that is focused on translating the client’s vision into reality. Each project is unique and with the ever-changing development environment and trends, our goal is to develop alternatives that test the viability of different design solutions. The natural environment provides us inspiration when creating functional spaces that reflect the local character, history and culture of the area, while respecting the natural qualities of the land as a foundation for sustainable solutions. Our urban spaces are vital components to the fabric of our cities and communities. From urban parks, roof terraces and public plazas, to governmental centers and active, mixed-use districts, the design of these environments is an art that requires an understanding of a wide range of social, economic and environmental issues.
We pride ourselves on being a solutions-based studio, regardless of project size. As a multidisciplinary design firm, our landscape architecture studio is directly integrated with our civil engineering teams on a daily basis. Working in tandem with our engineers allows for a much more seamless design process and better end product, both for our clients and the users of the spaces we create.
Hal Clark, PLA, LEED AP Principal/EVP | Planner/Landscape Architect
As a Principal with CSDG, Hal is responsible for the design and management of firm projects from sitespecific design to largescale, mixed-use and resort developments, both domestic and internationally. In 2010, Hal founded the Planning and Landscape Architecture studio at CSDG, shaping its vision and expanding its capabilities in master planning and sustainable design. With over 25 years of experience, his specific expertise is in resort, mixed-use, and master-planned communities. The strongest attributes he offers our clients are his passion and energy for solving problems creatively, combined with the ability to manage multi-disciplinary design teams and create projects with a distinctive identity and character.
Leland Howe, PLA, ASLA
Senior Associate | Landscape Architect
Leland is the Director of Business Development, Senior Associate, and currently serves as the Landscape Architecture / Planning Studio Leader for the Nashville Office. He is responsible for managing multiple design teams, projects, new business development efforts, and client retention for the company. From designing the overall vision to final construction details, Leland delivers quality work, regardless of size or scope. In his 10+ years at CSDG, he has built a broad portfolio and is a valuable leader in developing creative and sustainable design solutions. Aside from being a key leader at CDSG, his expertise in project management, planting design, and graphic design, is particularly beneficial to clients seeking visuals for presentations, environmental permitting, community buy-in and support, as well as grant applications.
Kyle is a Senior Associate and Landscape Architect who leads CSDG’s Chattanooga office. He has spent the last 10+ years building a diversified portfolio of projects and experience within the mixed-use, hospitality, academic, office, and multifamily sectors, including management of site design, detailed amenity design, construction documentation, and construction administration and management. He began his career in Dallas, where he developed a strong working knowledge of the design and implementation process involved with large, complex construction projects and systems. Within the CSDG studio, Kyle plays a vital role providing technical support and quality control while specializing in on-structure amenity terraces, design detailing, and construction administration.
Paul Darr, PLA, ASLA, NCI
Senior Project Manager | Landscape Architect
As a Senior Project Manager at CSDG, Paul draws on his extensive experience to oversee complex projects from inception to completion, ensuring smooth collaboration and on-time delivery. He fosters strong teamwork among staff, creating an environment where open communication and shared ideas are central to the project’s success. Paul’s design philosophy is rooted in a deep connection to place, combining regional context with innovative, sustainable solutions. With a focus on enhancing public spaces, connecting communities, and designing for future generations, Paul is committed to creating landscapes that are not only visually captivating but also environmentally responsible and socially meaningful. Paul works in CSDG’s Chattanooga office where he has over 15 years of experience working within the Chattanooga community.
Chris Jansen, PLA, ASLA
Senior Project Manager
Chris is a landscape architect and planner and has been working in the Nashville market for the past 7 years. He has a passion for enhancing our built environment through creative design solutions, and involvement in projects that will have a positive impact on communities and the quality of life for residents. Chris has extensive experience in both private and public sector projects, from courtyards to large mixed-use developments and park master plans. Chris has developed a strong knowledge and skill set in all phases of the design process from initial concepts through construction documentation. His technical and leadership skills, combined with a passion for mentoring younger professionals are valuable qualities, increasing our team’s capabilities.
Megan Wichlan
Senior Graduate Landscape Architect
Megan is a Landscape Designer at CSDG. A Jackson, TN native, she graduated with her Master of Landscape Architecture and a Minor in Horticulture from Mississippi State University. She brings a unique understanding of planting design, installation and maintenance to our studio. Through her studies and internship, Megan cultivated an interest in creating and preserving habitats and attracting pollinators using indigenous plants. She has vital experience developing planting plans for challenging site conditions including mixed-use, industrial, institutional, civic and recreational spaces and has received Merit and Honor Awards from ASLA. Megan strongly believes in restoring beauty and health to places once abandoned and building community through enhanced environments.
Rose Schmillen, AICP Planner
Rose is an AICP certified land planner and designer. She manages planning projects of all scales from initial project sketches through the master planning process. Before joining CSDG, Rose worked on research that studies the relationship between the built environment and human health, which has given her a broader perspective on designing healthy communities. She is intent on approaching each project with a keen awareness and regard for its users. Utilizing her strengths in design, planning, and zoning regulations, Rose develops schematic site plans and collaborates with the client and local jurisdictions to guide projects through the entitlement process. She specializes in residential design and mixed-use community planning, and is an effective communicator, helping build consensus among neighborhood and political groups.
Graham Hartness
Graduate Landscape Architect
Graham approaches design with curiosity, clarity, and care - seeing every project as an opportunity to shape places that resonate with people and respond to context. With three years of experience in landscape architecture, he’s drawn to the early stages of design: mapping ideas, modeling concepts, and pushing a vision until it feels both grounded and imaginative. His work experience includes civic parks, greenways, plazas, campus landscapes, and healing environments - public-facing spaces that invite gathering, movement, and reflection. Whether helping reimagine a historic park, frame a memorial plaza, or shape a rehabilitation courtyard, Graham looks for ways to center community needs and long-term functionality. He believes good design doesn’t impose a narrative - it leaves room for people to shape their own.
Tyler Yeates
Senior Graduate Landscape Architect
Tyler worked as a Landscape Designer and Project Manager with Norris Design in Colorado and Oklahoma, before joining CSDG. He has both led and been a part of project teams developing design concepts, details, graphics and schematic designs for both private and public ventures. His project work includes single and multifamily housing developments, parks & trails, community amenities, healthcare facilities, farm-to-table hospitality as well as streetscape design. Tyler is detail oriented and highly proficient in creating site designs that align with local planning requirements and codes as well as coordinating quality assessment reviews on plan sheets. He has experience developing graphic boards for community outreach events, aiding with visualization, information sharing and consensus building.
Tomas Tucker
Senior Graduate Landscape Architect
Tomas Tucker is a Senior Graduate Landscape Architect with a Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture from Mississippi State University. He began his professional career at Kimley-Horn in Nashville, where he gained experience on a wide range of projects and developed a strong foundation in design and technical documentation. Today, Tomas is part of the landscape architecture team at CSDG, where he continues to grow his expertise in creating people-centered, resilient, and functional spaces. His work reflects a balance of creativity and technical skill, with a focus on delivering designs that enhance both communities and the environment.
Kangkhita Aishwarya Bosu
Graduate Landscape Architect
Kangkhita is a Landscape Designer at CSDG, relocating to Nashville to join our studio. Her experience includes working as a Senior Architect at Drishik and Associates in Bangladesh. While earning her Master’s degree, Kangkhita worked as a Graduate Research Assistant, aiding the Landscape Architecture Foundation’s 2022 Case Study Investigation program evaluating Gulf State Park. This invaluable experience gave her insight on building public policy for sustainability and facilitating investment in these projects through understanding and improving ROI. Kangkhita has managed a variety of successful projects focused on environmental and fiscal sustainability. She has a strong collaborative attitude and enthusiasm for developing new ideas and creating community spaces for recreational and educational opportunities.
Riley McNamara
Graduate Landscape Architect
Riley is a Landscape Designer at CSDG who combines innovative design with a strong focus on sustainability. A Nashville native, Riley attended Louisiana State University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture, honing his skills in both human-centric and environmental design. Over the course of his education and work experience, he has contributed to a wide range of projects, from small private residential designs to large-scale urban redesigns. Riley is passionate about land planning, urban design, native plants, stormwater management, and green infrastructure, aiming to integrate these elements into every project he works on. He is also dedicated to delivering efficient, cost-effective designs that respect budget constraints while maintaining high standards of functionality, beauty, and sustainability.
MASTER PLANNING
oneC1TY River North Barton Village
Vulcan Entertainment District
Lookout Shoals Marina
Nolensville Catholic Campus
oneC1TY
Nashville, TN
oneC1TY is a unique development with healthy, sustainable, and mindful living at its forefront. The experience for employees, residents, and visitors within the community is carefully crafted by the design team, offering opportunities for collaboration, creativity, physical activity, and reflection. Of the 18.7-acre development, 4.5 acres are reserved green space for public parks, plazas, courtyards, and gathering areas. What was once an underutilized collection of warehouses and light industrial buildings is now a thriving, active, and walkable neighborhood.
Designed for sustainability, oneC1TY features abundant green spaces throughout the neighborhood and a community lawn that encourages walking, biking, and enjoying the outdoors, as well as music and art. Site design, infrastructure, transportation, and building design have been planned and are being constructed for LEED Neighborhood Development Certification.
Owner / Developer: Cambridge Holdings, Inc. - Dallas, TX
Project Value: $500M
Size: 18.7 acres
Dates: 2010-Present
Services Provided: Planning Entitlements
Landscape Architecture Civil Engineering
Collaborators:
505 Design - Charlotte, NC
ESa (8 C1Ty Blvd) - Nashville, TN
WDG Architecture (The Shay) - Dallas, TX
Niles Bolton Associates (Element Hotel) - Atlanta, GA
Goettsch Partners (5 City Blvd) - Chicago, IL
Awards:
ULI Excellence in Development Award
TN ASLA Merit Award for General Design
TN ASLA Merit Award for Residential Design
Building Healthy Places
Certifications:
LEED ND
The Waters
The Shay Multi-Family
Broadstone Multi-Family
City Place
8 C1TY Blvd. Mixed-Use
Convexity
Mixed-Use
City Avenue
Charlotte Avenue
C1TYBLOX Future Mixed-Use
River North
Nashville, TN
River North is a new master planned, urban waterfront district, comprised of 104 acres of property with over one mile of downtown riverfront. Located directly across the Cumberland River from the Central Business District, River North is planned for approximately 12 million square feet of office, hospitality, civic, retail, and residential uses with a focus on purposeful parks and open space with access to a new, active riverfront park system.
A new Urban Design Overlay (UDO) district was developed to better implement the urban density and design standards that were envisioned in the overall master plan. A primary streetscape design objective was to create a district-wide streetscape standard that focused on innovative bike/pedestrian/automobile traffic solutions. Phase 1 is currently under construction. The future phases of the project were sold to Oracle in one of the largest jobs deals in state history. Oracle plans to locate its world headquarters campus here once construction is complete.
Owner / Developer: Monroe Investment Partners - Chicago, IL
Project Value: $45M (Phase 1 Infrastructure)
Size: 104 acres
Dates: 2012-Present
Services Provided:
Planning Entitlements
Landscape Architecture
Civil Engineering
Collaborators:
Hastings Architecture - Nashville, TN
Design Workshop - Denver, CO
Certifications:
Pursuing LEED ND
Barton Village
Lebanon, TN
Anchored by an amenity rich, 650 unit Del Webb Community, Barton Village is one of the most anticipated master planned developments in the greater Nashville area. The 350-acre property incorporates a blend of suburban and urban characteristics made up of a diverse mix of housing, a medical office component, commercial options and lifestyle opportunities for recreation, entertainment, shopping, leisure, dining, and neighborhood services designed in a manner to encourage pedestrian activity.
The first phase of construction includes single-family residences and townhomes. Additional phases will include duplexes and flats, both for-sale and for-lease options, along with a 12-acre Town Center offering a variety of office, commercial, and medical space. The boulevard leading into the development will be beautifully landscaped, welcoming residents and visitors alike. Over 2 miles of walking trails are planned, as well as open green spaces, gathering areas, a series of seating options and gardens. Barton Village will be a destination, supported by businesses, residents, and guests who come to live, work, and play here.
Owner / Developer: Suncrest Real Estate & Land - Phoenix, AZ
Size: 350 acres
Dates: 2020-Present
Services Provided: Planning Entitlements
Landscape Architecture Civil Engineering
Vulcan Entertainment District
Clarksville, TN
A rezoning of 30 acres of land from industrial to mixed-use planned unit development will mean a “revival” to this area in Clarksville. The vision for the Vulcan Mixed Use and Entertainment District includes a brand hotel, performance venues, a new baseball stadium, a variety of retail and dining, as well as residential living. CSDG is proud to provide Planning, Landscape Architecture, and Civil Engineering for this project, working with developer, VP Riverside Development, and Stadium Architect, McMillan Pazdan Smith. The design plan will transform this area that has sat vacant for four years, yielding employment opportunities, more attainable housing, and entertainment to draw visitors, dramatically improving the overall vitality of the district.
Owner / Developer: VP Riverside Development
Size: 30 acres
Dates: 2022 - Current
Services Provided: Planning Entitlements
Civil Engineering
Landscape Architecture
Collaborators:
McMillan Pazdan Smith
Lookout Shoals Marina
Chattanooga, TN
The City of Chattanooga has seen great growth in recent years. One of it’s most prominent natural features, the Tennessee River, weaves through the city, contributing to the city’s identity. The River provides unique recreation activities connected directly to downtown. As Chattanooga grows, more and more people want access to the Tennessee River through development possibilities and recreation opportunities.
On the west side of Chattanooga, approximately 86 acres of land five miles from downtown by car and four miles by boat has been identified by KPH Development as a great development opportunity to provide more access to the Tennessee River. This development can create a new connection point to the River via both public and private boat access while provided much needed additional inventory for boat storage downriver of the Chickamauga Dam. The project seeks to create a mixed use destination and sense of place where a marina serves the boating community to live, visit and enjoy the Tennessee River.
Owner / Developer: KPH Development
Size: 86 acres
Dates: 2023 - Current
Services Provided: Planning
Collaborators: ATM
TENNESSEE RIVER
Nolensville Catholic Campus
Nolensville, TN
CSDG worked with the project architect to develop a Master Plan for the Diocese of Nashville’s new campus in Nolensville. CSDG was then engaged to provide the detailed design for Phase One of the project, St. Michael Academy. This state-of-the-art, 100,000-square-foot Pre-K through 8th-grade school opened in August 2024, with a capacity for 500 students. The main building will house administrative offices and shared student spaces, including an auditorium/gymnasium, cafeteria, library, and chapel. One wing of the building will be classroom space for Pre-K through fifth grade, and the other wing is designed for middle school students, 6th-8th grade.
Unique outdoor classroom spaces will extend the learning environment, allowing for enhanced STEM opportunities beyond the interior spaces. The back patio is designed with natural materials to blend the architecture with the surrounding landscape; boardwalk connectors around the pond will unite the campus buildings. The project is currently under construction. Future phases of the project will include the establishment of a new parish and the construction of a new high school.
The Landings at River North 5 City Boulevard Ruby Falls Office Headquarters
The Landings at River North
Nashville, TN
The Landings at River North is the first vertical development in the River North urban waterfront district. It is comprised of 12 acres of existing warehouse buildings that is being redeveloped into an active, mixed-use waterfront development.
The key components of the plan include three mixed-use residential buildings with ground floor retail and the adaptive re-use of the existing waterfront warehouse building into an active commercial and office building fronting the new riverfront park. Each residential building includes a raised amenity terrace with pools and other active and passive amenities available to all residents. Private streets within the development include decorative paving, lighting, landscape, and bioretention water treatment that allow for seasonal festivals and public gatherings that will be a draw for potential residents, office employees as well as visitors to the neighborhood.
Owner / Developer: MRP Realty - Washington, DC
Project Value: $400M
Size: 1,084 units, 78,000 SF retail, 68,000 SF office
Dates: 2019 - Present (Under Construction)
Services Provided:
Planning
Landscape Architecture
Civil Engineering
Collaborators:
SK+I Architecture - Washington, DC
Gensler - Washington, DC
Certifications:
Pursuing LEED
5 City Boulevard
Nashville, TN
Located at the gateway to Nashville’s growing West Side and Charlotte corridor, 5 C1TY Blvd. is a 15-story mixed-use development offering 360,000 square feet of premier Class A office space, 17,000 square feet of ground-floor retail, and wellness-focused amenities designed for today’s workforce.
CSDG provided civil engineering and landscape architecture services for this landmark project, helping integrate the building into the surrounding oneC1TY campus and Nashville’s evolving urban fabric. The streetscape was thoughtfully designed to activate retail spaces, enhance pedestrian access, and create inviting public areas where people can pause, gather, and engage with the landscape.
The building’s design includes four elevated terraces on the 5th, 9th, 13th, and 15th floors, extending the work environment outdoors and providing flexible spaces for corporate events and social gatherings. Rising 239 feet with over 900 parking stalls, 5 City Boulevard offers unmatched access and convenience, connecting people, businesses, and the community at the intersection of Midtown and Nashville’s dynamic West Side.
Owner / Developer: Convexity - Chicago, IL
Project Value: $100M
Size: 275,000 SF office, 96,000 SF retail
Dates: 2021 - Present (Under Construction)
Services Provided:
Landscape Architecture
Civil Engineering
Collaborators: Goettsch Partners - Chicago, IL
Certifications: Pursuing LEED
Ruby Falls Office Headquarters
Chattanooga, TN
Located on Lookout Mountain, the new Ruby Falls Office Headquarters reflects a deep commitment to sustainability, legacy, and the natural environment. CSDG’s landscape architecture team worked in collaboration with HK Architects to design a site that seamlessly weaves the built environment into the iconic landscape of one of Chattanooga’s most beloved destinations.
The 14,500-square-foot mass timber structure is designed for LEED Silver certification, with sustainability driving decisions at every level—from materials to stormwater to viewsheds. Our approach to the site emphasized minimal disturbance to the mountain’s natural topography and vegetation, supporting the building’s compact footprint and environmentally sensitive orientation. Native plantings, preserved tree canopy, and strategic grading were central to our effort to create a landscape that feels rooted, resilient, and reflective of Ruby Falls’ 96-year mission to connect people to nature.
This new headquarters will serve as a flexible, wellness-focused workspace for the Ruby Falls team, one that honors the park’s history while supporting its growth for decades to come. We’re proud to support a project that introduces sustainable building practices like mass timber to the Chattanooga region and sets a new standard for nature-connected design.
Owner / Developer: Ruby Falls
Size: 14,500 SF office
Dates: 2025 - Present (Under Construction)
Services Provided: Landscape Architecture
Collaborators: HK Architects
Certifications:
Pursuing LEED
The Aster The Shay
LC Germantown
Meridian Park
CODA Wedgewood Houston
The Aster
Nashville, TN
The Aster is a for-sale condo building in the heart of the Germantown neighborhood just north of downtown Nashville. The project is an upscale, urban retreat to the storied Germantown neighborhood on a 0.95-acre project site. Onsite amenities include two 3,000 square foot retail spaces, a fitness center, golf simulator and a dog run. The project is designed with a sixth-floor amenity terrace that includes a vanishing edge pool with views to downtown Nashville, outdoor kitchens and multiple fireplace lounges all designed with a character that reflects the area’s historic roots.
Owner / Developer: Cottingham Capital
Project Value: $55M
Size: 71 units, 6,000 SF retail
Dates: 2018 - Present (Under Construction)
Services Provided:
Landscape Architecture
Civil Engineering
Collaborators:
Smith Gee Studio
KMD Interior Design
The Shay
Nashville, TN
The Shay is a multi-family community within the vibrant urban oneC1TY campus in Nashville, Tennessee. Located within 2 miles of Nashville’s urban core & minutes from nationally recognized teaching hospitals, medical schools, healthcare institutions and universities, The Shay offers residents a home close to work and/or school. As the vision behind oneC1TY evolved from a medical and technology campus into a mixed-use urban community, residential living became a priority in the master planning process. Tucked into the corner of the campus, The Shay is a private residential community like no other in Nashville. In addition to the already established amenities within oneC1TY, The Shay provides a sense of home and tranquillity to residents with ample green space, areas for relaxation, spaces for entertainment and many opportunities for outdoor fitness. In keeping with the sustainability theme of oneC1TY, The Shay is a LEED Certified project. Irrigation for the heavily landscaped property is provided by the pond which collects and treats stormwater runoff from the entire oneC1TY campus.
Owner / Developer: Cambridge Holdings - Chicago, IL
Project Value: $45M
Size: 276 units
Dates: Completed 2020
Services Provided:
Planning Entitlements
Landscape Architecture
Civil Engineering
Collaborators:
WDG Architecture - Dallas, TX
Awards:
TN ASLA Merit Award for Residential Design
Certifications:
LEED Certified
LC Germantown
Nashville, TN
LC Germantown is an urban residential project within the heart of the historic Germantown neighborhood of downtown. This project is comprised of 411, urban style multi-family units oriented along decorative streets and open space. Designed to be consistent with a historic warehouse district, LC Germantown focuses on residential amenities, rooftop activity terraces and active ground floor uses including a branded restaurant called The Goat. Located along the existing Cumberland River Greenway, LC Germantown residents have direct access to cycling and fitness right outside their door as a part of the urban living lifestyle.
Meridian Park is a new apartment and townhome community with a sleek, modern amenity center, incorporating the fun and flare of East Nashville. The design team maximized the 8-acre site with 11 residential buildings, several open spaces and private courtyards for residents to spend time outdoors. The entry drives are lined with architectural hardscape and landscape elements as well as catenary light fixtures overhead to create a unique arrival experience. A centrally located amenity area acts as the hub for resident activity with a community pool, outdoor lounging, and dining, as well as a fitness and clubhouse building. The project also includes a dog park for the fourlegged residents to enjoy.
Owner / Developer: Verta Real Estate
Project Value: $60M
Size: 158 units
Completion Date: 2023
Services Provided:
Landscape Architecture Civil Engineering
Collaborators:
Southeast Venture Design - Nashville, TN
CODA Wedgewood Houston
Nashville, TN
CODA Wedgewood Houston is a multi-family development in the heart of the ever-growing Wedgewood-Houston neighborhood. Located near the new GEODIS Park, Nashville SC’s soccer stadium, residents will have easy access to the interstate. The property has over 100,000 square feet of living and amenity space, including a large rooftop terrace with pool, outdoor kitchen, activity lawn and gathering spaces. The ground floor along Wedgewood Avenue is lined with 3,000 square feet of retail.
Owner / Developer: Ridgehouse Capital - St. Louis, MO
Project Value: $120M
Size: 150 units
Dates: Under Construction
Services Provided:
Landscape Architecture
Civil Engineering
Collaborators:
VE Design Group - Willard, MO
Southall Farm & Inn
Franklin, TN
Nestled into the rolling hills just south of downtown Franklin near the village of Leiper’s Fork, Southall is a 325-acre luxury farm-style resort that invites guests to fully immerse themselves in the natural surroundings. The property offers a diverse range of experiences, from high ropes courses in the trees, hiking trails, mountain biking, and falconry to more restorative activities such as personalized health and wellness therapies at The Spa, orchard tours, plein air painting, and farm-to-table dining. Guests can also enjoy the simple pleasures of porch sitting outside the cottages or overlooking the lake.
The resort features a thoughtfully designed Inn with 62 guest rooms and suites, spa facilities, unique meeting spaces, and multiple dining options, including a café, pool bar, in-room dining, and catering for special events. A multi-course signature restaurant will be opening soon. Complementing these amenities are the resort’s kitchen gardens, greenhouses, orchard, bee apiary, and a lakeside event venue, all designed to create an authentic farm-to-table and natureconnected experience.
CSDG provided master planning, civil engineering, and full landscape architecture services for the resort, working closely with an incredible project team over several years to bring this vision to life.
Part of the 19-acre oneC1TY mixed-use development, the Element Nashville Vanderbilt West End is the elegant, extended stay hotel’s debut in the Music City. The design reflects the Element brand’s emphasis on modern simplicity, environmental sustainability, and a convivial atmosphere.
The six-story, LEED Certified hotel features 175 guest rooms and suites, an elevated outdoor dining terrace and infinity pool. Additional amenities include a 24-hour fitness center, street-level restaurant, and retail space. The Element serves as a hospitality anchor for ONEC1TY Nashville, which will ultimately include more than 1 million square feet of office space, 100,000 square feet of retail, and 600 residential units.
Owner / Developer: Noble Investment Group - Atlanta, GA
Size: 175 rooms
Completion Date: 2020
Services Provided:
Landscape Architecture
Civil Engineering
Collaborators:
Niles Bolton Associates - Atlanta, GA
Certifications:
LEED Certified
The Printing House Hotel
Nashville, TN
Located in the heart of Nashville’s SoBro district, The Printing House Hotel is the city’s first Tapestry Collection by Hilton and one of only two LEED-certified hotels in Nashville. Rising 11 stories on the corner of Third Avenue South and Peabody Street, this 181-room boutique destination was designed to bring fresh energy to the neighborhood while honoring its urban context.
The hotel features thoughtfully designed guest rooms, deluxe suites, and a unique private floor that can transform into a seven-bedroom retreat—making it a go-to destination for gatherings and special events. One of the primary design goals was to create a signature rooftop bar, restaurant, and gathering terrace with dramatic views of the downtown skyline. At the street level, the pedestrian-oriented design and welcoming façade create a seamless connection to the surrounding neighborhood fabric, offering both locals and visitors an elevated yet approachable hospitality experience.
Owner / Developer: Sun Development - Indianapolis, IN
Size: 181 rooms
Completed: September 2025
Services Provided: Planning
Landscape Architecture
Civil Engineering
Collaborators:
Ratio - Indianapolis, IN
MZA - Nashville, TN
1 Hotel & Embassy Suites
Nashville, TN
Located adjacent to the Music City Center in downtown Nashville, the Embassy Suites and 1 Hotel project is a two-hotel development design to appeal to business and family travellers. The dual-branded hotel is constructed on a common podium and features a combined 721 rooms, over 23,000 square feet of meeting space, as well as groundfloor retail with corner restaurant anchors.
Multiple amenity terraces are located on the Embassy Suites tower, including a communal 4th floor terrace and an indoor/outdoor pool terrace on the 30th floor. 1 Hotel’s terraces are tailored for a more boutique experience, including an outdoor lounge and bar on the 18th floor and a lush presidential terrace on the tower’s 15th floor.
Size: 721 rooms
Completion Date: 2022
Services Provided:
Landscape Architecture
Civil Engineering
Collaborators:
LK Architecture - Wichita, KS
ACADEMIC + RELIGIOUS
Christ Presbyterian Academy St Michael Academy Strive Academy Legacy Park at Long Hollow
Christ Presbyterian Academy
Nashville, TN
Since 1984, Christ Presbyterian Academy (CPA) has served as a cornerstone of the Nashville community. In partnership with Hastings, CSDG was engaged to help reimagine the campus—creating a more connected, functional, and future-ready environment.
The first phase of this transformation introduced two landmark projects: the Soli Deo Center, a state-of-the-art Fine Arts Building, and a new central quadrangle that now serves as the heart of campus life. What was once a parking lot has been transformed into a 2-acre quad, offering a true gathering place for CPA’s 1,300 students. Each of the school’s four academic buildings now front onto this green centerpiece, which features thoughtfully designed spaces tailored to the unique needs of lower, middle, and upper school students.
Extensive circulation studies guided the design, resulting in a more intuitive, welcoming arrival experience and improved internal movement patterns that naturally draw students toward the central quad. This new front door establishes a unified entry sequence and reinforces the quad as the hub of campus activity.
Sustainability played a central role throughout the project. By removing large surface parking areas and replacing them with green space, the plan added 76% more usable open space and significantly expanded the campus tree canopy. Bioretention areas and rain gardens were integrated into the design to manage stormwater responsibly while enhancing the landscape experience.
The result is a campus transformation that balances function, beauty, and sustainability—supporting CPA’s mission and positioning the Academy for future growth.
Owner / Developer: Christ Presbyterian Academy
Project Value: $20M
Completion Date: 2021
Services Provided: Landscape Architecture
Collaborators:
Hastings Architecture - Nashville, TN
Awards
2021 Middle TN AIA Honor Award
2025 TNASLA Merit Award in General Design
St. Michael Academy
Nolensville, TN
CSDG worked with the project architect to develop a Master Plan for the Diocese of Nashville’s new campus in Nolensville. CSDG was then engaged for detailed design of Phase One of the project, St. Michael Academy. This state-of-the-art, 100,000 SF, Pre-K through 8th grade school, is planned to open August 2024, with capacity for 500 students. The main building will house administrative offices and shared student spaces including an auditorium/gymnasium, cafeteria, library, and chapel. One wing of the building will be classroom space for Pre-K through fifth grade, and the other wing is designed for middle school students, 6th-8th grade.
Unique outdoor classroom spaces will extend the learning environment and allow for enhanced STEM opportunities beyond the interior spaces. The back patio is designed with natural materials to blend the architecture with the surrounding landscape; boardwalk connectors around the pond will unite the campus buildings. The project is currently under construction. Future phases of the project will include a new parish and construction of a new high school.
Strive Collegiate Academy engaged CSDG to create a vision for the students’ outdoor activity area by converting an existing parking lot into a multi-purpose athletic area. The design consisted of a multi-use court surface for sports and activities such as basketball, volleyball, and four-square, a soft-surface field for soccer, football and an agility and confidence building area with a utilized an existing retaining wall on the site. School programming elements included an improved pick-up and drop-off as added stairways and terraces for outdoor classroom and school gathering opportunities.
Owner / Developer: Strive Collegiate Academy
Project Value: $400k
Size: 1 acre
Completion Date: June 2023
Services Provided:
Landscape Architecture Civil Engineering
Legacy Park at Long Hollow
Hendersonville, TN
Located in Hendersonville, TN, Long Hollow Baptist Church identified their outdoor space adjacent to their worship center as an underutilized area that needed intentional design. The goal was to create a welcoming and engaging environment where church members and community members could connect throughout the week. Working with Visioneering Studios, CSDG created a master plan to design an inviting and interactive park that would appeal to all ages and have a lasting impact; the project was appropriately named “Legacy Park.” The park includes basketball and pickleball courts, turf grass fields and a new playground. Ample seating along the deck encourages groups to gather for conversation and covered patio areas allow parents to connect while watching their kids play. A focal point of the design is the sculptural “Stones of Remembrance” tower and water feature, where pathways leading from the existing Education Building, Kids Building and Student Building enhance navigation and connectivity. At night, the campus is equally appealing with generous lighting to encourage evening activities.
CSDG was approached by the property owners of a 76-acre property in the rolling hills of Leiper’s Fork to help masterplan a private working farmstead for the family. The property owner’s passion for organic farming, livestock, entertaining and creating a community based around agriculture is reflected in the design. Entertaining spaces spill out into the agricultural areas as well as take in views of the surrounding hillside. The design includes dwellings for a homesite as well as two working barns, a production garden area, greenhouses, and an orchard. The orchard now has over 120 fruit trees on terraces rolling down the property towards the existing tree canopy. The house and guest house have multiple entertaining spaces which include fire pit terraces, outdoor kitchens, and a pool that capitalizes on some of the main views of the property. Across the hill sits an artificial turf golf practice area that can be played from multiple tee boxes, a hilltop overlook deck and a clay shoot area. The property is currently under construction.
Owner: Private
Size: 76 acres
Dates: 2021- Present (Under Construction)
Services Provided: Landscape Architecture
Collaborators:
Pfeffer Torode Architecture
d’Erlanger and Sloan Interior Design
Old Hillsboro Building Co
Franklin Residence
Franklin, TN
Built into the valley of two straddling hillsides, the 8,000 square foot house was carefully placed to respect the natural slopes and existing tree canopy on the 5-acre property. Working through detailed city and neighborhood guidelines, the home and site design were carefully coordinated with the project architect to find harmony with expansive views and a wooded back patio retreat. The back patio included a terraced pool patio with an infinity edge embracing the woods, while a lower fire pit terrace helps ground the homeowners in their new home’s environment. The project is currently under construction.
Owner: Private
Size: 5 acres
Dates: 2022 - Present (Under Construction)
Services Provided:
Landscape Architecture
Civil Engineering
Collaborators:
Dryden Studio
Old Hillsboro Building Co
Troubadour Club Residence
College Grove, TN
With a homesite strategically selected to be an active hub as golfers finish their rounds at the 18th green of the world class Troubadour Golf and Field Club, the residence and exterior spaces were designed with entertainment in mind. The pool, with integrated lap lane, is designed for views across the infinity edge out onto the golf course. The outdoor dining and in-grade fire pit are extensions of the interior living room spaces while the private courtyard garden, with a cold plunge and sauna, is an extension of the private master bedroom. Every window and framed view from the home’s interior has been designed to capture a specific view of the beautiful landscape and surrounding hills. This project is currently in permitting and will be under construction Summer of 2023.
Owner: Private
Dates: 2023 - Present (Permitting)
Services Provided: Landscape Architecture
Collaborators: Studio Yuda
Champalimaud Design
Discovery Land Company
Leiper’s Fork Residence
Leiper’s Fork, TN
With a pastoral 27 acres property in Leiper’s Fork, our private clients engaged CSDG to help them envision a master plan for their future home site. This master plan included the primary residence, a secondary guest house/office, greenhouse and a horse barn. Working with Anecdote Architectural Solutions, the residence and guest house were sited on the property to fit the pastoral character of the property while provide privacy between the two residences. The primary residence was designed with family funcationality in mind including a pool and playspace for the children, covered outdoor kitchen terrace, a private master patio with fire feature, a sunken fire pit connecting to a the garden space with a greenhouse, raised garden beds and a chicken coop.
Owner: Private
Size: 27 acres
Dates: 2023 - Present (Permitting)
Services Provided:
Landscape Architecture
Civil Engineering
Collaborators:
Anecdote Architectural Experiences
Holtsclaw Construction
COMMUNITY DESIGN
Del Webb Barton Village East Greenway Park
Jackson Hills Living Dunes
The Retreat at Norman Farm
Del Webb Barton Village
Lebanon, TN
A part of the larger Barton VIllage Master Planned Development, Del Webb Barton Village includes 750 age targeted lots on 350 acres. Throughout the commenity is a connected network of pocket parks, green spaces and trails. The first phase of the project includes the primary amenity, a 16,000 square foot Resident’s Clubhouse called The Station. The site design includes a stormwater management feature for both water quantity and quality that are being displayed with an integrated network of trails The amenity also includes a 3,500 square foot resort style pool, pickle ball courts, bocce ball courts, an amphitheatre, dog park and numerous patio spaces ot encourage social connections.
This 10-acre single-family community in the Rosebank neighborhood is designed to encourage an active and healthy lifestyle for residents and neighbors. It includes 62 cottage-style homes, ranging in size from 1200 square feet to 2200 square feet, developed in phases. Located at the corner of Eastland and Rosebank in East Nashville, East Greenway Park is activated for walkability and accessibility with wide sidewalks, trails and bike paths that maximize connections to Shelby Park and the Music City Bikeway. The homes were sited on the sloped lot to preserve more than forty percent of the property as protected green space. A dog park, fitness station, and community fire pit are additional amenities, encouraging connection and outdoor activity.
Owner / Developer: East Greenway Park
Size: 10 acres, 62 Lots
Project Status: Completed 2021
Services Provided: Planning Civil Engineering
Awards:
2021 Urban Land Institute - Excellence in Development Award for Large Private Sector Project
Jackson Hills
Mt. Juliet, TN
Jackson Hills is a residential development by Signature Homes, consisting of 877 lots. Located in Mt. Juliet on 266 acres with ample open space, the neighborhood features a 5,700 square foot Amenity Center with indoor meeting space and multi-purpose areas, as well as a full-size fitness center. Adjacent to the Amenity Center is an outdoor pavilion for lounging by the fire, a corn hole play area, 4,500 square foot beach-entry pool, dog park & walking trails throughout.
Owner / Developer: Signature Homes
Size: 266 Acres
Dates: 2014 - 2022
Services Provided: Planning
Landscape Architecture
Civil Engineering
Collaborators:
906 Studio Architects - Franklin, TN
Living Dunes
Myrtle Beach, SC
Living Dunes is a newly thriving community located in Myrtle Beach, SC within the master planned development of Grande Dunes. Along with ownership, local engineers, and architects, CSDG worked to turn their vision of a walkable neighborhood with ample green space to life. The 52-acre property includes a mix of townhomes, cottages and single-family homes oriented around 4 central lakes. The amenities within the community include a putting green, resort-style pool and cabana, waterfront boardwalk and miles of walking trails.
Owner / Developer: CRG Companies - Myrtle Beach, SC
Collaborators: Brown Design Studios - Savannah, GA
The Retreat at Norman Farm
Sumner County, TN
The Retreat at Norman Farm is a new master planned community with special considerations given to the conservation of land, streams, vegetation, and wildlife. Over 50 percent of the property was purposefully left undisturbed to create natural amenities while respecting existing steep slope, streams, and the man-made pond on the property. Additional resident amenities include a Modern Farmhouse pavilion and mail kiosk, 3+ miles of walking/hiking and mountain biking trails, a community garden, kayak and fishing piers and a nature-inspired playground.
Owner / Developer: Jones Company
Size: 156 Acres, 227 Lots
Dates: 2018 - Present (Under Construction)
Services Provided:
Planning
Landscape Architecture
Civil Engineering
Sumner County Parks Masterplan
William and Martha Brown Memorial Park
Nashville Zoo Davidson Street Greenway
Sumner County Parks
Sumner County, TN
CSDG partnered with the Parks Department of Sumner County, Tennessee—one of the fastest-growing counties just north of Nashville—to develop a comprehensive, County-wide Parks Master Plan. The goal was to create a long-term roadmap for parks, recreation, and open space that reflected the community’s needs and growth trajectory.
Our team began with an extensive resource and data collection effort, compiling a complete inventory of the County’s existing facilities, programs, and natural areas. We then led a robust public engagement process, hosting community meetings, distributing surveys, and conducting stakeholder interviews to ensure residents shaped the plan. CSDG facilitated the creation of a Parks Advisory Board, bringing together local voices to provide ongoing guidance and build community ownership of the plan.
In addition to visioning and engagement, the team conducted a detailed financial analysis, identifying both short-term and long-term funding opportunities to support implementation. We also developed conceptual designs for priority improvements, including trails, parking facilities, and recreational amenities, to illustrate the plan’s potential in tangible form.
The final product was a 120-page Master Plan document that not only served as a practical guide for decision-makers but also as a clear, compelling vision for the County’s recreational future. In recognition of its excellence in both technical planning and public collaboration, the project earned a 2022 Statewide Merit Award from the American Society of Landscape Architects in the Planning category.
Owner / Developer: Sumner County
Size: County Wide
Dates: 2020 - Present
Services Provided: Planning
Awards:
TN ASLA Merit Award for Analysis and Planning
William and Martha Brown Memorial Park
Sumner County, TN
As a part of the Sumner County Parks Master Plan, a County owned property within a school campus under construction was identified as a short-term priority for the County Parks’ system. CSDG consulted on initial master planning for William and Martha Brown Memorial Park at Liberty Creek to assist the County in obtaining a TDEC Recreation Grant. The County was awarded the Grant which it applied for and CSDG is currently leading a multi-disciplinary team through a detailed design process with construction anticipated to kick off in the spring.
Owner / Developer: Sumner County
Project Value: $1.25M
Size: 88 Acres
Dates: 2021 - Present
Services Provided:
TDEC Grant Application
Planning
Landscape Architecture
Civil Engineering
Nashville Zoo
Nashville, TN
CSDG is proud of our long-standing relationship with the Nashville Zoo, serving as their design partner for many years. We are currently continuing to provide master planning, civil engineering, and landscape architecture consulting services for one of the true landmarks in Nashville. Over the past 20+ years CSDG has had continuous involvement as the Nashville Zoo has gone through extensive renovations and continuous expansions to turn it into a world class Zoo. CSDG has worked with a variety of design consultants and zoo staff on all of these expansions since 2004.
“For over 20 years, we’ve had the privilege of partnering with CSDG for civil engineering and landscape architecture services. Their attention to detail, commitment to our mission, and responsiveness have made a lasting impact on our community. It’s clear they take pride in their work, and their dedication to creating sustainable, timeless designs shines through in every project.”
— Rick Schwartz, President & CEO, Nashville Zoo
Owner / Developer: Nashville Zoo
Size: 188 Acres
Dates: 2004 - Present
Services Provided:
Planning
Landscape Architecture Civil Engineering
Awards:
Exhibit of the Year - Tiger Crossroad (2020)
Exhibit of the Year - Expedition Peru (2019)
Davidson Street Bikeway
Nashville, TN
The Davidson Street section of the Music City Bikeway is the longest continuous bike lane in the public right-of-way in Nashville. It is a key connection from East Nashville and Shelby Bottoms Park to Downtown Nashville via the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge. Since completion of the bikeway in 2015, it has become a popular cyclist commuter route from East Nashville to Downtown as well as enjoyed by recreational users.
While providing great connectivity, the Davidson Street Bikeway can be uncomfortable as a cyclist/pedestrian due to the existing large road section of impervious surface combined with the lack of shade from existing trees. By removing underutilized existing pavement within the public right-of-way, this project aims to create a more comfortable pedestrian experience while slowing down and improving stormwater quality through low-impact design practices. The key objectives for this project are to improve water quality, increase the urban tree canopy and set a standard for future bikeways in Nashville.
