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 […]
Montgomery Whitewater as a development tool

Montgomery plunges into whitewater as development tool to expand regional narrative with Montgomery Whitewater By John Bricken, PLA, ASLA, LEED GA and Max Vaughn, PE Ask recreationalists to name some of the top whitewater kayaking areas in the United States, and images of the New River Gorge in West Virginia, Salmon River in Idaho, and […]
8 “must do” activities to explore this spring – exciting adventures await!

As the weather begins to warm up, and the cool breeze of winter lingers, spring is the perfect time to explore outdoor activities. This season, we’ve compiled a list of eight exciting activities guaranteed to bring a day of fun, plus some of the best places to do them – although we may be biased. […]
GMC’s new Rock Hill office marks further expansion into South Carolina

Architecture and engineering firm Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) is further investing in the Carolinas with the addition of its Rock Hill, South Carolina office. The firm is no stranger to the Carolinas with offices in Charlotte, Greenville, Charleston and Columbia. Located approximately 20 miles south of Charlotte, Rock Hill is one of the largest cities […]