CSDG was established in 2001 as Civil Site Design Group by highly skilled civil engineers, each dedicated to transforming spaces to improve lives.
Our company has itself transformed: Strategically moving beyond our civil specialty to build a team of professionals from diverse disciplines, including planners, landscape architects and designers, and transportation specialists. This unique model, an integrated firm with comprehensive capabilities, leads to a thoughtful balance in deliverables for our varied clientele.
At CSDG, we believe relationships are the differentiator and that a team dynamic is key. Our leadership team is involved and accessible, offering an unrivalled depth of expertise while shaping a future where we continue to innovate.
Through a collaborative, cohesive process and without compromise, CSDG delivers solutions both aspirational and realistic to expand the view of what’s possible in the real world.
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 multi-disciplinary 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 - Planner + Landscape Architect
Education
Master of Urban & Regional Planning
University of Tennessee
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture
Mississippi State University
Licensing
CLARB Certification No. 1983
TN, Landscape Architect, No. 616
AL, Landscape Architect, No. 558
SC, Landscape Architect No. 1263
KY, Landscape Architect, No. 769
LEED Accredited Professional
Affiliations
Urban Land Institute
Leadership Middle Tennessee
Nashville Civic Design Center
Tennessee Economic Development Council
Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce
Transit Citizen Leadership Academy
As a Principal with CSDG, Hal is responsible for the design and management of firm projects from site specific design to large-scale mixed-use and resort developments, both domestic and internationally.
With over 25 years of experience, Hal’s specific expertise is in resort, mixeduse and master planned communities. Perhaps the strongest attributes that he offers to our clients are the passion and energy to solve problems with creativity and the ability to manage multi-disciplinary design teams to create projects with a special identity and unique character. As a leader in the Middle Tennessee community, Hal is an active member of the Tennessee Economic Development Council and has served on the Board of Directors for several organizations including the Nashville Civic Design Center and Nashville District Council of the Urban Land Institute.
Bachelor of Science in Materials Science & Engineering
University of Tennessee
Licensing
CLARB Certification No. 45278
TN, Landscape Architect, No. 1056
Construction Documents Technologist Certification
Affiliations
American Society of Landscape Architects
ULI Nashville - East Tennessee
Construction Specifications Institute
Kyle has spent the last 11 years building a diversified portfolio of projects and experience within the mixed-use, hospitality, academic, office and multi-family 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. His CDT certification is further proof of his commitment to understanding the complexity of project management and delivering upon expectations. His forward-thinking approach combined with pragmatic experience, yields design solutions that are both innovative and functional, regardless of a project’s scale. Kyle recently relocated to lead the efforts in the CSDG Chattanooga office.
Leland Howe, PLA
Senior Associate - Landscape Architect
Education
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture
Louisiana State University
Licensing
CLARB Certification No. 67762
TN, Landscape Architect, No. 1371
Affiliations
American Society of Landscape Architects
Nashville Civic Design Center
ULI Nashville
Young Leader Committee
Civic Leadership Forum Committee
As an Associate Landscape Architect and project manager with CSDG, Leland is responsible for leading projects from the initial concept phase through construction. 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. As a Nashville native, Leland brings a certain level of care to local projects, designing in a responsible way to enhance the quality of life for residents.
Aside from being one of the leaders of the studio, his expertise in planting design and 3D graphics is particularly beneficial to clients seeking visuals for presentations, environmental permitting, community buy-in and support, as well as grant applications. He has a proven ability to problem solve, communicate thoughtful ideas, and encourage collaboration within a project team both in and outside of the office.
Paul Darr, PLA, ASLA, NCI
Project Manager - Landscape Architect
Education
Bachelors, Ornamental Horticulture and Landscape Design University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Masters, Landscape Architecture
North Carolina State University
Licensing
TN, Landscape Architect, No. 890
AL, Landscape Architect, No. 869
Affiliations
St. Nicholas School Board of Trustees
Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors Advisory Committee
District 4 Representative
American Society of Landscape Architects
ULI Nashville - East Tennessee
National Charrette Institute Certification
As a 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 excels in engaging the broader community, particularly through leading charrette-style workshops that involve community members, public and private clients, and stakeholders. This process helps gather diverse perspectives, build consensus, and ensure designs are both functional and culturally relevant. 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 Senior Project Manager
Education
Bachelor of Science - Landscape Architecture
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Certificate in Environmental Studies
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Licensing
TN, Landscape Architect, No. 1294
Affiliations
American Society of Landscape Architects
TN ASLA - President
Urban Land Institute
CRE 615
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.
Rose Schmillen, AICP Planner
Education
Master of Urban & Regional Planning
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Certifications
AICP Certification No. 34616
Affiliations
American Planning Association
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.
Megan Wichlan
Senior Graduate Landscape Architect
Master of Landscape Architecture
Mississippi State University
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, Minor in Horticulture
Mississippi State University
Affiliations
American Society of Landscape Architects
Urban Land Institute
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.
Tyler Yeates
Senior Graduate Landscape Architect
Education
Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture
Oklahoma State University
Affiliations
American Society of Landscape Architects
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 multi-family 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.
Kangkhita Aishwarya Bosu
Graduate Landscape Architect
Education
Master of Landscape Architecture, AP
Auburn University
Bachelor of Architecture
Shahjalal University of Science and Technology
Affiliations
American Society of Landscape Architects
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
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture
Louisiana State University
Affiliations
American Society of Landscape Architects
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 the forefront of the design. The experience for employees, residents and visitors within the community is carefully crafted by the design team providing opportunities for collaboration, creativity, fitness, 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 space throughout the neighborhood and a community lawn which encourages walking, biking and enjoyment of the outdoors, 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
TENNESSEE RIVER
Nolensville Catholic Campus
Nolensville, TN
CSDG worked alongside Anecdote Architectural Experiences (formerly Tuck-Hinton Architecture) to develop a Master Plan for the Diocese of Nashville’s new 166-acre campus in Nolensville. The Diocese of Nashville acquired the land in 2021 with a desire to create a new Catholic school and church campus. CSDG worked with significant site constraints and natural features to incorporate all of the Diocese’s long-term goals of becoming a Pre-K through High School academic campus with associated athletics fields and a new home for the Mother Teresa Church.
CSDG provided detailed design for Phase One of the project, St. Michael Academy, which is currently under construction. Future phases of the project will include a new parish with capacity to seat 1,400 and construction of a new 9th-12th grade high school.
The Landings at River North The Shay LC Germantown 5 City Boulevard The Aster Meridian Park
CODA Wedgewood Housto
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
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.
5 City Boulevard is a cutting-edge commercial development conveniently located at the doorstep of Nashville’s burgeoning West Side and Charlotte corridor. The 15-story mixed-use building will feature 360,000 square feet of Class A office space, 18,000 square feet of ground floor retail space, and a wellness-first suite of high-end amenities for the tenants.
The streetscape is designed to help activate the retail and provide spaces for pedestrians to pause and take in the surrounding landscape and oneC1TY campus. The design includes several office terraces on the 5th, 9th, 13th, and 15th levels for extending the work environment to the outdoors or for corporate events and entertaining opportunities.
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
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
Meridian Park
Nashville, TN
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
Over the past several years, CSDG worked with an incredible team to design a farm-style resort nestled into the rolling hills just south of downtown Franklin, TN, near the village of Leiper’s Fork. Sited on the 325-acre property is a luxury farm-style resort, including a lakeside event venue, kitchen gardens, greenhouses, orchard, bee apiary, and hiking trails for guests to explore and enjoy. The Inn has 62 guest rooms and suites, spa facilities, unique meeting spaces and multiple dining options including a cafe and pool bar for lighter fare and cocktails, inroom dining and catering for special events. A multi-course restaurant will be opening soon.
Owner / Developer: Southall
Project Value: $100M
Size: 325 Acres
Completion Date: December 2022
Awards:
TN ASLA Merit Award for General Design
Services Provided: Planning
Landscape Architecture Civil Engineering
Collaborators:
906 Studio Architects - Franklin, TN
IndiDesign - Los Angeles, CA
RNLD - Solana Beach, CA
Element Hotel
Nashville, TN
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
Nolensville, TN
The Printing House Nashville will be the city’s first Tapestry Collection by Hilton hotel located within the heart of the SoBro district of downtown. The 181-room upscale, boutique hotel will rise 11 stories on the southwest corner of Third Avenue South and Peabody Street.
One of the primary design objectives was to create a significant elevated amenity, bar/restaurant and gathering terrace with dramatic views of the downtown skyline. With an urban edge to the building and a pedestrian-oriented streetscape, this hotel fits seamlessly into the downtown neighborhood fabric.
Owner / Developer: Sun Development - Indianapolis, IN
Size: 181 rooms
Dates: 2016 - Present (Under Construction)
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
Christ Presbyterian Academy engaged CSDG to provide landscape architecture services for its new Fine Arts Building. Transforming an existing parking lot, the new Fine Arts Building was located to create a 2-acre Quad which acts as the centerpiece to the campus and new gathering place for the school’s 1,300 students. Each of the school’s four buildings front onto the central Quad. Gathering spaces were designed to create unique educational opportunities for each age group. The new main arrival experience creates a new front door for all campus users.
Owner / Developer: Christ Presbyterian Academy
Project Value: $20M
Completion Date: 2021
Services Provided: Landscape Architecture
Collaborators:
Hastings Architecture - Nashville, TN
Awards
AIA Middle Tennessee Honor Award
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.
Owner / Developer: Suncrest / Pulte Homes
Size: 350 acres, 750 Lots
Project Status: 2020 - Present
Services Provided:
Planning
Landscape Architecture Civil Engineering
Collaborators:
LS3P - Charleston, SC
“NATURAL” SWALE
“NATURAL” SWALE
East Greenway Park
Nashville, TN
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 consulted on a county-wide parks and master plan for the Parks Department of Sumner County, Tennessee, a thriving county just North of Nashville. The firm’s services included a plan for the county’s newest Liberty Creek campus’ park and managing the public comment phase, county formation of the parks advisory board, and detailed park design for trails, parking, and various amenities.
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 Masterplan, 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. The zoo is currently undergoing extensive renovations and additional expansions and CSDG is involved in the design and development.
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.
