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Southall Farm & Inn

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Del Webb Barton Village

River North

Designing experiences.
Shaping places.

Planning

At CSDG, we specialize in developing master plans rooted in long-term thinking. We design with resilience in mind, creating adaptable solutions that respond to changing environments and evolving community needs. Our planning team crafts thoughtful, sustainable strategies that shape the character and livability of developments, helping your project thrive today and continue to perform for generations to come.

The Shay

Civil Engineering

CSDG’s engineers have built trusted, long-standing relationships with municipalities, contractors, and stakeholders. We offer more than just technical expertise; we provide invaluable access to the right people, processes, and key steps needed to accelerate your project.

Aspire Gulch

Landscape Architecture

At CSDG, landscape architecture isn’t secondary; it’s a driving force. Unlike most multidisciplinary firms, our landscape architecture team leads design conversations and is empowered from day one to shape the vision, not just respond to it. Fully integrated with planning and civil engineering, we approach every project with a unified and collaborative mindset from the start.

St. Michael Academy

Planning

Civil Engineering

Landscape Architecture

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VOCE Hotel & Residences

CSDG is providing civil engineering for VOCE Hotel & Residences, a transformative development in Midtown Nashville, TN.

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McCallie School and CSDG Bring Real-World Design to Ridgedale

Discover how CSDG and McCallie School recently partnered together to lead a real-world, community-centered design studio focused on the Ridgedale neighborhood in Chattanooga. Learn more.

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“For over 20 years, we’ve had the privilege of partnering with CSDG for civil engineering and landscape architecture services. Their attention to detail, commitment to our mission, and responsiveness have made a lasting impact on our community. It’s clear they take pride in their work, and their dedication to creating sustainable, timeless designs shines through in every project.”

— Rick Schwartz, President & CEO, Nashville Zoo

“As a small college prep school, we’re always looking for ways to maximize every inch of our space to better serve our students. Turning a parking lot—where our kids used to play at recess—into a vibrant outdoor recreation and practice area. CSDG made that transformation possible. Their civil engineering and landscape architecture teams worked together from start to finish, constantly collaborating and sharing ideas. The result is a thoughtful, connected space that not only supports active recreation but also reflects the high-quality design and care our students deserve.”

— LaKendra Butler, Founder/Executive Director at STRIVE Collegiate Academy

“CSDG has become a trusted partner to St. Bourke. Their expertise in master planning and civil engineering, combined with their strong local relationships, has been instrumental to the success of our Middle Tennessee projects. They are highly responsive and well aligned with our project goals ensuring successful outcomes for our stakeholders.”

— Richard Stevenson, PE, Senior Vice President – Development at St. Bourke

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