CSDG is a full-service design firm providing land planning, civil engineering & landscape architecture services to a variety of clients. We strive to provide cost-effective and environmentally sensitive design solutions on projects for architects, developers, and municipalities. Our commitment to our clients is to provide creative design solutions within established schedules and budgets by utilizing the latest in computer design technology to allow our design teams to increase their accuracy, productivity, and communication.

The principals of the firm have over one hundred and twenty-five years of combined, professional design experience that can be utilized on projects of all sizes and complexities.  Each principal brings a hands-on project management philosophy to a variety of project types including:

•	Mixed-use communities 
•	Hospitals and related medical facilities
•	Office and business parks
•	Industrial and governmental facilities
•	Retail centers 
•	Public  greenways and trails
•	Religious and educational campuses 
•	Recreation facilities

CSDG provides specialized, professional services in all phases of land development, infrastructure and site design from conceptual design through construction administration. These services include assistance with neighborhood and political groups, zoning and entitlements, preliminary site evaluations, master planning, construction document preparation, and cost estimating. Our firm’s capabilities include the following:

•	Large Scale Conceptual Master Planning
•	Detailed Site Design
•	Grading, Drainage and Erosion Control Design
•	Preparation of Opinions of Construction Costs
•	River & Stream Flood Studies and FEMA Coordination
•	Stormwater Management, Detention and Water Quality Design
•	Water Distribution System Analysis & Design
•	Sanitary Sewer Collection System Analysis & Design
•	Roadway and Pavement Design
•	Construction Administration

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CSDG

CSDG's headquarters in Nashville, TN, United States

This department oversees planning, executing, and closing projects to ensure they are completed on time and within budget.

Project Management

The Landscape Architecture team at CSDG specializes in creating aesthetically pleasing and sustainable outdoor environments tailored to a variety of project types, such as mixed-use communities, hospitals, office parks, retail centers, and public amenities like greenways and trails. They are responsible for master planning, detailed site design, grading, and drainage solutions, ensuring that projects are not only visually appealing but also environmentally sensitive and cost-effective. The team uses state-of-the-art design technology to enhance precision and productivity from the conceptual phase through construction administration.

Landscape Architecture

At CSDG, the Engineering and Design team is responsible for creating innovative and efficient solutions for various land development and infrastructure projects. This team, composed of skilled professionals including Civil Engineers, CAD Technicians, and Design Drafters, collaborates on tasks such as site evaluations, master planning, detailed site design, and construction document preparation. They ensure compliance with environmental regulations and economic constraints while leveraging advanced computer design technology to increase accuracy and productivity in delivering high-quality projects.

Engineering and Design

This department focuses on engineering solutions and designs across various disciplines.

Engineering Department

The Leadership Team at CSDG, comprised of the CEO, Associate Principal, and Principal, is responsible for setting strategic direction, overseeing cross-functional operations, and ensuring the firm adheres to its commitment to providing cost-effective and environmentally sensitive design solutions. They bring a combined wealth of professional design experience, manage high-level client relationships, guide project execution, and support the firm’s growth through continuous innovation and adherence to industry standards.

Leadership Team

This department manages the financial transactions, budgeting, and reporting for the organization.

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