Planning + Urban Design
Craig Huebner
Climate Ready Oak Park Plan
Climate Ready Oak Park Plan Community Sustainability, Climate Action & Resilience Plan Visit the Climate Ready Oak Park Plan here The Oak Park community is committed to doing their part to overcome climate change and its effect on our environment, social fabric, and economy. In 2021, along with GRAEF and ERG, they began looking at…
Read MoreJames Street Plaza Streetscape and Reconstruction
James Street Plaza Streetscape and Reconstruction The James Street project involved design of a new public space and the reconstruction of one block of roadway through the central business district of De Pere. The project goals were to create a special place that could be used by visitors and downtown employees; improve the quality of…
Read MoreWaukesha Central City Master Plan
Waukesha Central City Master Plan This innovative, award-winning plan addressed the combined future of Waukesha’s downtown along with three critical urban neighborhoods. It contains both a broad vision as well as detailed action plans History The plan builds on Waukesha’s rich tradition as an historic resort community with a charming and intricate downtown. Today, Waukesha…
Read MoreWaterfront Development & Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan
Waterfront Development & Comprehensive Recreation Plan The City of Ashland, Wisconsin contracted with GRAEF to update their 2002 Waterfront Development Plan and their 2013 CORP. The City desired to update these plans to better serve the community and to help the city leaders and investors make informed decisions about future projects. GRAEF was asked to…
Read MoreTransform Milwaukee Strategic Action Plan
Transform Milwaukee Strategic Action Plan Created by the State of Wisconsin, Transform Milwaukee is a comprehensive, public-private initiative that leverages Milwaukee’s workforce, industrial strengths, and transportation assets to expand community investments, increase business development, boost job creation, and strengthen neighborhoods. The Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) contracted with a consultant team, led by…
Read MoreSilver Spring Drive Business Corridor Planning and Implementation
Silver Spring Drive Business Corridor Planning and Implementation Every community desires a thriving, active urban corridor to add life and energy to their neighborhood. GRAEF worked closely with the Village of Whitefish Bay to develop a Master Plan for the urban retail center on Silver Spring Drive. The plan included construction of a signature building at…
Read MoreMilwaukee Park East Master Plan and Form Based Codes
Milwaukee Park East Master Plan and Form Based Codes The unprecedented removal of an elevated freeway spur in Downtown Milwaukee opened up an 85-block area for redevelopment. GRAEF Planners prepared a Master Plan and Form-Based Development Code to guide new mixed-use developments in this area. New development began shortly after the Code was adopted and has…
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Kristan Sanchez
