RDG Planning & Design

Reflect on what inspires you. Revel in what brings you joy. Wishing you and yours a meaningful holiday season from all of us at RDG Planning & Design.

The city of Norman, Oklahoma, is proactively planning for anticipated growth by engaging residents in the development of a comprehensive Master Plan. City leaders recently invited community members to provide feedback on various aspects, including parks and recreation, water supply, land use and housing. RDG's Amy Haase spoke with KOCO 5 about Norman, Oklahoma's unique and holistic approach to planning for its future. https://loom.ly/3r1l7O8

Join us in welcoming Alli Moerman (back) to RDG! Alli joins the firm as a marketing manager. She is a creative and solution-driven marketing professional with a diverse background of experience, including working as a project coordinator at RDG early in her career. Day-to-day, she thrives on finding the right balance of strategy and creativity to shape business goals and is driven by doing work that positively impacts the world around her.

The University of New Mexico recently celebrated the official opening of its new College of Nursing and Public Health Excellence building. The space, designed by RDG Planning & Design in partnership with Dekker, expands access to healthcare education and deepens the university’s impact on public health. As part of a $43.3 million investment, the 94,000-SF building provides a centralized space that merges innovation, collaboration and a deep-rooted commitment to serving New Mexico’s communities. https://loom.ly/F3cGWgA

Sending out a big thank you to everyone who joined us last week at our Des Moines office for the Annual Open House event! Your presence made the celebration so special as we shared highlights of our work and connections. We’re grateful for your continued support and look forward to creating more memorable moments together!

Welcome Nik Chkautovich to #TeamRDG! Nik is an architect at RDG with 15 years of experience. Specializing in accessibility, he is a skilled designer who enjoys the art of problem-solving and the ability to impact communities through the built environment positively. He believes in the power of designers and planners to create spaces for everyone to enjoy while also limiting their carbon footprint.

The Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Nebraska Chapter has recognized RDG Planning & Design with a 2024 Paper Anvil Award. At PRSA Nebraska’s annual awards gala on Thursday, December 5, in Omaha, Nebraska, RDG was presented an Award of Merit in the "Websites and Smartphone/Tablet Applications" category for the firm's website redesign. https://loom.ly/p74grps

The Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Nebraska Chapter has recognized RDG Planning & Design with a 2024 Paper Anvil Award. At PRSA Nebraska’s annual awards gala on Thursday, December 5, in Omaha, Nebraska, RDG was presented an Award of Merit in the "Websites and Smartphone/Tablet Applications" category for the firm's website redesign. https://loom.ly/p74grps

RDG Planning & Design proudly announces that Greg Pierce, PE, CPESC, has been named a 2024 Water Warrior by the Iowa Stormwater Education Partnership (ISWEP). Since 2022, the Water Warriors designation recognizes individuals across Iowa protecting stormwater resources. Pierce was recognized as one of two Water Warriors, alongside John Swanson of Polk County Soil and Water Conservation District, during a ceremony on October 31, 2024, at the annual iStorm Conference in Ankeny, Iowa. https://loom.ly/lfQsnPw

On December 4, 2024, residents officially began moving into the Ember Recovery Campus, a dedicated addiction recovery facility specifically crafted to support the unique needs of youth and young adults. The campus, designed by RDG Planning & Design, is part of the YSS community and combines nature-based and trauma-informed design to provide a safe, welcoming space where individuals can focus on healing and self-discovery. https://loom.ly/XdRrbhM