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Another big milestone at Assembly - an element that has been a focal point in the design of the public park since HGOR’s conceptual design phase! Planned adjacent to the expansive lawn, this fully programmable water feature can be customized for various events to create immersive experiences, providing an enhanced outdoor gathering and event space for the residents of Doraville and the surrounding community.

Prior to development, the Assembly Atlanta site lacked any stormwater management across its 100% impervious, post-industrial landscape. Committed to environmental stewardship, we recognized the need for change to benefit not only the development and community but also the adjacent Nancy Creek watershed. Last month, we saw our design in action during a 50-year storm event, as Hurricane Helene brought 11 inches of rain to Atlanta over 48 hours. The design for the four-acre public park prioritizes innovative stormwater solutions and durability, creating expansive greenspaces for events, recreation, and leisure while providing space for stormwater to overflow during major storm events. This proactive approach allows rainwater to gradually drain and recede back into the pond over several days, restoring the greenspace to its original state and enhancing resilience for the park itself and for the connected watershed system. #resilience #resilientdesign #ATLwatersheds #stormwatermanagement #ATLstormwater #AssemblyAtlanta #durablesitedesign

Exciting progress at Englewood South! HGOR is proud to lead the landscape architecture for this transformative 30.4-acre mixed-income redevelopment project. Working closely with Atlanta Housing, we refined and optimized the initial master plan to create efficient parcels, reduce infrastructure costs, and introduce two new park spaces. Now under construction, these parks will feature a series of functional, sustainable open spaces – including a three-acre pond that will manage stormwater for the entire site and the 2.5-acre “Town Center Park” which creatively responds to the site’s 100 feet of grade change through a terraced greenspace with plaza seating, lawns, a playground, and more programming options. We’re excited to continue watching this development take shape. Read the full article from Urbanize Atlanta below! https://lnkd.in/edamz9mB

Congratulations, Michael, on being selected to participate in the ULI Atlanta Center for Leadership Class of 2025! The Center for Leadership is a powerful resource to help guide responsible development in the Atlanta region by building connections and understanding among organizations in the industry. During the nine-month program, Michael will provide expertise and help a local government, public agency, or non-profit organization tackle a critical land use issue they’re facing. We are incredibly proud of Michael for standing out among a competitive pool of applicants as an emerging leader in the industry, and look forward to the knowledge and innovation that will follow as he continues to grow his leadership skills. Urban Land Institute

?? Repost from Livable Buckhead ?? "Have you seen the newest sign on PATH400? ?? Thanks to a generous grant from Rotary Club of Buckhead and HGOR Planners & Landscape Architects for their design expertise, you can now learn about the native birds along the trail. This new sign joins our existing native plant sign to create a rich educational experience for all PATH400 users." Check out Livable Buckhead's full post here: https://lnkd.in/d-rUe9KC

HGOR is proud to be a part of the team that is making the vision of this project come to life. Congratulations team! #CentennialYardsAtlanta,#HGOR,#Placemaking

Our team celebrated several achievements at the Georgia ASLA Awards Gala on Tuesday! Steve Sanchez received the 2024 Presidents Award and was the event’s featured speaker, delivering an inspiring talk about his journey of introducing native plant species into commercial trade. We're also proud to announce that our projects, Town at Trilith and Chattahoochee Nature Center, Inc., earned Merit Awards in the General Design category. Thank you to the jury members for providing the great feedback pictured here! Thank you, Georgia Chapter - ASLA, for putting on such a fantastic event!

Arthur M. Blank Hospital opens in just a few weeks, but for now, check out this sneak peek! Proud to be a part of such a hard-working team!

Well said, Sydney! "We are committed to sustainability, and our Public Park is no exception. The unique stormwater management system allows for eco-friendly retention, while serving as an amenity for the public - complete with interactive fountains, an amphitheater, and greenspaces for the community to gather, which ties into the 140-foot LED tower right across the park." We can't wait to see these public spaces at come to life with the endless possibilities for events, entertainment, recreation, and more!

? US Soccer Facility, Atlanta GA ? Kicking off another week of project highlights, we are excited to share that we are partnering with HGOR for the new US Soccer Training Facility in Georgia! Construction has already begun, and the facility is set to open in 2026. Spanning over 200 acres, this site will become the headquarters for the US Soccer Federation, featuring indoor courts that can accommodate all 27 US teams! Hines is collaborating with HGOR to develop smart WaterFirst solutions to serve this facility while hitting sustainability goals of: efficient systems, water reclamation, and protection of surrounding natural habitats! Read more about this awesome project here: https://lnkd.in/eh4xaNnP #WaterFirst