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Sketch of Walloon Village with buildings and trees.

Walloon Village, MI

Sutherland Square, MI

Sutherland Square, MI

Master plan for the restoration of the historic Walloon Village, Michigan.  The plan has been fully implemented by a private real estate developer and includes: Restaurants, shops, pop-up sheds, a waterfront square and boutique inn.  The village was Ernest Hemingway's summer home and inspiration for his Nick Adam's short stories.; 2012. Client: Steadfast Consulting & Investments.

Aerial view of a residential neighborhood with houses and greenery.

Sutherland Square, MI

Sutherland Square, MI

Sutherland Square, MI

Master Plan for new traditional neighborhood, Ann Arbor, MI.  Small stores, office, 200 cottages, condos, townhomes and multifamily homes.  Planned 2024 Opening 

Serene village with houses, trees, and ocean view.

Lake Charlevoix, MI

Sutherland Square, MI

Lake Charlevoix, MI

Master plan for new traditional resort village. 50 cottages clustered around an English courtyard. Planned 2024 Opening


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