Confidently invest in the future of place

In an era of unprecedented change, investing in a high-profile development project without a place-based strategy is risky. Conventional design patterns, engagement strategies, capital stacks, and operating models no longer yield sustainable value, and increasingly fall short of their potential for impact.

At Field States, we’re not just designers—we spark new value for future-ready places.

We work at the intersection of urban design, systems thinking, narrative-building, and strategic transformation—bridging vision with business models, and analysis with real world activation. 

Our approach is deeply place-based: it begins with discovering the latent potential in any geography. From this, we create a strategic transformation pathway that amplifies existing assets, character, and community.

Discovery

Identify the latent potential in a place.

Lay the groundwork for informed, contextual design and strategic direction.

Place-based Transformation Strategy
Data Collection & Analysis
Cultural Asset Mapping & Place narratives
Land Use & Zoning review
Competitive market analysis
Project sequencing & Theory of change
Design principles

  • Narratives

    Cultural Asset

    Mapping

    Data Collection

    Data Analysis

Design

Align future possibilities with the place’s intrinsic identity.

Create a character plan, blending urban design, architectural repositioning, and place-based narrative and identity to create a resilient, beautiful, and high-performing place. Enables stakeholders to share a common narrative and direction for development and investment.

Character Plan
Development narrative
Architectural repositioning
Urban design & Public realm framework
Immersive visuals
Schematic proforma
Infrastructure integration

Activation

Bringing character to life.

Create culture and build narrative through visible change. Prototype ideas and generate great experiences.

Activation Roadmap
Pop-ups & Placemaking
Pilot project briefs
Service design
Technology framework
Temporary infrastructure adaptation
Program partnership models