YARD & Company is an urban growth firm that uses place to solve problems through design, experience management and development. 

What we do

Design

YARD DSN is an urban design and planning studio that uses place to solve problems through master planning; strategic investment planning; conceptual design for buildings, public spaces and streets; and active implementation guides.

Experience management

YARD EXP is a suite of user experience and revitalization services that use place to solve problems through branding; audience engagement; storytelling; events; safe and clean programs; tenanting; and tailored organizational structure guidance.

Development

YARD DEV is a boutique development firm and family of street-level businesses that uses place to solve problems through catalytic real estate investment.

What we’re all about

Who are we?

We are a team of designers, developers, and planners who double as people connectors, activators, and storytellers. We are built to creatively bridge the gap between community and commerce.

What do we do?

We help turn obstacles into opportunities to create extraordinary places for people. We explore areas of strength often disguised as hurdles, test the ideas to transform them, and build places that are resilient and adaptive. We develop relationships that help places become the best versions of themselves.

Why do we exist?

We thrive at the intersection of community and commerce. Sometimes complicated, sometimes tense, and sometimes downright messy, that energy is the same space where growth begins. We believe development shouldn't develop-out the community, and the best way to get there is through a collaborative process for building places that people connect to emotionally and economically.