Vision Zero Talladega: Creating Safer Streets Together
The Vision Zero Talladega plan has an ambitious goal of eliminating serious traffic injuries and fatalities by creating a safer, healthier, and equitable environment for all road users. To make that vision a reality, Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) teamed up with the City of Talladega to create a Safety Action Plan that rethinks the traditional […]
From conceptual rendering to installation at Charlie Smith Park
There’s a moment in every project when the vision starts to come alive and a plan turns into real paths, spaces and experiences. For Charlie Smith Park, that time has arrived, and the transformation is well underway. Situated in the heart of Bridgeport, Alabama, the regional town park features a primary walking loop around its […]
From Vision to Reality: Olmsted’s Influence on Shades Creek Greenway
Jane Reed Ross is combining inspirational design with Olmsted’s original plans for the Red Rock Trail System to make Jefferson County a more connected, healthier place for all. Through the years, because of her passion and dedication, Jane has established herself as a prominent voice when it comes to landscape architecture in Birmingham, but she […]
Shades Creek Greenway is part of a bigger picture
Representatives from the Freshwater Land Trust, City of Homewood, Friends of Shades Creek, Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) and many others recently came together to cut the ribbon on the Phase II extension of the Shades Creek Greenway. The newly opened segment stretches 1.4 miles, beginning west of the Wildwood Shopping Center across from John Carroll […]
Designing with community in mind
Imagine preparing to build a new city hall or community gathering space. How do you create a place that reflects the community’s identity, meets the needs of its people and fits seamlessly into what already exists? Every design decision shapes how residents will experience their city for years to come. So, how do design teams […]
IMAGINE LEEDS: A Community-Driven Vision for Growth, Connection and Unity
The City of Leeds is reimagining its future, focusing on growth, recreation, connectivity, and unity. To bring this vision to life, Leeds partnered with Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) to develop the IMAGINE LEEDS comprehensive plan, rooted in community engagement and local expertise This partnership between GMC, the regional planning commission, the city and residents developed […]