Our Work: Cultural Heritage Planning

Tourism Feasibility Study that will ultimately foster economic growth and drive community well-being

Tourism Feasibility Study is assessing the viability of increased visitation and tourism for the Big Cypress Reservation

Interpretive planning at Dakota homeland in support of natural resources restoration

Citywide community engagement is informing a comprehensive African American Historic and Cultural Context Study for Minneapolis

Preservation planning, archaeology, community histories, and interpretation for redevelopment along Minneapolis’ waterfront

Developing a visitor experience that engages all with the shared history and diverse cultural heritage of the riverfront corridor

Creating a visitor experience for a cultural and environmental center that will connect people with the Sanctuary as a Dakota sacred place

Seeking historic landmark designation and preservation of Minneapolis’ only all-Black fire station

Master Plan developed to guide capital improvements along urban, residential corridor.

Analyzing a culturally historic site and its importance to American Indian Tribes, a working farm, and a juvenile detention center

Working with Tribal representatives to study sacred caves and conduct archaeology investigations during the transformation of a contaminated urban site to a nature sanctuary

Planning with the tribe to support historical and cultural preservation for their community

Facilitation with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and American Indian Tribes strengthened intergovernmental relationships

Inclusive community engagement guided best practices for management and preservation of this river corridor park

Leveraging Cold War era heritage to enhance a community’s economic development

Facilitating conversations that meaningfully inform interpretation at American Indian sites

A roadmap for rehabilitating and reusing municipal historic properties

A roadmap for developing a culturally-authentic tourism program and creating meaningful economic development.

Re-visioning a presidential home and plantation through meaningful public engagement

Significant archaeological investigation in collaboration with Dakota partners

A framework to preserve African American history in St. Paul

Engaging communities to re-envision interpretation and storytelling along St. Paul’s Mississippi waterfront

Driving economic growth through authentic cultural program planning

Strategic planning for state parks’ heritage resources

Desktop analysis of homes to expedite environmental review after natural disaster.

Balancing development and historic preservation by guiding clients through the regulatory process

Interpretive planning and outdoor exhibit development for inner city park

Strategic planning for cultural resources within regional parks

Rethinking engagement, bridging history and culture, and envisioning a community-led future

Updating historic context at Minnesota’s first national landmark