The world’s best development projects are driven by a place-based transformation strategy.

Our Approach to strategic transformation pathways that amplify existing assets, character, and community.

1 Discovery

Identify the latent potential in a place through rigorous quantitative and qualitative analysis, laying the groundwork for context-informed design and strategic direction.

  • Data Collection & Analysis

    Cultural Asset Mapping & Place narratives

    Land Use & Zoning review

    Competitive market analysis

    Theory of change

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2 Design

Create a character plan, blending urban design, architectural repositioning, and place-based narrative to create a resilient, beautiful, and high-performing place.

  • Development narrative

    Architectural repositioning

    Urban design & Public realm framework

    Immersive visuals

    Schematic proforma

    Infrastructure integration

    Design principles

3 Activation

Bring the character plan to life with placemaking, technologies, events, and culture catalysts that spark culture and mark visible change.

  • Pop-ups & Placemaking

    Pilot project briefs

    Service design

    Technology framework

    Temporary infrastructure adaptation

    Program partnership models

    Design principles

Who we work with

  • Real estate developers
  • Business improvement districts and downtown associations
  • Foundations, cultural institutions, and nonprofits
  • Building and land owners
  • City and regional government entities

Contact us

Email us at hello@fieldstates.com, we look forward to hearing from you.