
Inspire Placemaking Collective, Inc. is committed to creating great places, safe streets, and thriving communities.
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We are interdisciplinary. We are committed to extensive collaboration across disciplines; to develop bold ideas and cutting-edge designs without undermining function.
We seek partnerships. We seek clients that share our vision and values to build long-term relationships; these partnerships are required for transformative initiatives.
We are committed to excellence. What we do is impactful and important; we provide compelling ideas, creative designs and thorough documents.
We are Placemakers. Our team leads efforts from planning to design and through construction; the ultimate metric of our success is quality-built projects designed for people and experiences..
OUR WORK
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Our Planners, Designers, and Landscape Architects specialize in the following project types:
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Comprehensive Planning | Code Writing | Redevelopment Planning
Development Review | Park & Recreation Master Plans | Complete Streets Streetscapes | Urban Infill | Parks, Plazas, and Trails
Municipal Branding | Signage and Wayfinding
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We will be showcasing more of our projects in the weeks to come.
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OUR PROCESS
LISTEN
Our first step is to immerse ourselves in the history, vision, and culture of each community we serve.
EMPOWER
We believe that a community’s vision is more important than one individual’s preference.
COMMUNICATE
We convert complex concepts into clear and compelling visuals and narratives. We brand our projects, administer interactive websites and facilitate engaging workshops.
VISUALIZE
We bring ideas to life through graphics, GIS mapping, 3D flythrough videos, and hand sketches.
IMPLEMENT
Our bold ideas and cutting-edge designs are tested for workability from the outset, we are committed to helping every client turn their vision into a reality.



George Kramer,
AICP
President

Chris Dougherty, AICP
Principal Planner
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Leslie Del Monte, NCARB
Senior Urban Designer
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Nick Hill,
AICP
Planner/GIS Specialist

Lainie
Jones
Graphic Designer

Pat Tyjeski,
AICP
Principal Planner

Mike Kahnle, PLA, LEED AP
Principal Landscape Architect

Hunter McKibben, PLA
Senior Landscape Architect
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Gaby Castro,
AICP
Planner

Brian
Woodard
Controller

Eric Raasch,
AICP
Principal Planner

Emily (Em)
Schaefer
Principal
Creative Director

Kyle Peterson
Landscape
Designer
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Katie Martin,
AICP
Planner/GIS Specialist

Sarah Sinatra, AICP, CZO
Principal Planner

Laura Canary,
CEcD, FRA-RA
Senior Planner
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Claudia Sicilia
Urban Designer
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Rachael
Schulman
Marketing Coordinator
