From Drafting Boards to Civic Leadership: The Rapid Rise of a Planner-Designer Redefining Community Impact
Some careers begin with a spark; Noah Stogner’s began with a state title. In high school, long before he stepped into urban design studios or civic master planning meetings, he was already competing—representing Georgia in the SkillsUSA architectural drafting...
Charting New Horizons: A Planner’s Journey from India to Atlanta—and Beyond
Meet Pulkit Jain, a designer, urban planner, and global citizen whose journey from traditional Indian architectural roots to the dynamic planning landscape of the United States has shaped a singular, deeply grounded perspective on design and community. Rooted in...
Designing for People First: A Planner–Designer Shaping Walkable, Human-Centered Communities
In 2026, Kessie Estil, Associate AIA, CNU-A, will begin a new chapter as a Board Member for the Congress for the New Urbanism (CNU) Atlanta Chapter—an organization dedicated to creating walkable, people-centered places. Her journey to the board reflects the initiative...
When the Desert Breathes New Life: Reflections On A Journey of Service and Discovery
Last March, Sizemore Group CEO Bill de St. Aubin went on a mission trip to Cuatro Cienegas, Mexico. When he arrived back to Atlanta, Bill wrote this first-person account of the trip and how it helped reinforce the values we hold strong here at Sizemore Group. At 65...
Designing for Wellness: Exploring the Intersection of Science and Design
At Sizemore Group, we believe design should do more than solve problems — it should improve lives. That’s why our work on the Brookhaven City Centre goes beyond aesthetics and efficiency. This new civic hub is being designed to meet LEED Gold standards and will also...
Sizemore Group Announces Joel Helms as President, Lily del Berrios as President Emeritus Expansion of Leadership in Asheville, N.C., Aligns with Market Expansion Plans
Sizemore Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Joel Helms, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, WELL AP as President. Helms, who leads the firm’s Asheville, N.C. team, has played a pivotal role in Sizemore Group’s national growth strategy, particularly in the Univer-Cities...
Marching Forward: Celebrating Women in History Month with Sizemore Group’s Leading Ladies
March is Women in History Month, and a time when the contributions of women in fields such as construction are celebrated. We’d like to take a moment to express our gratitude to the amazing women working for Sizemore Group, as well as the women who have contributed to...
Celebrating Black History Month: The Timeless Spirit of Alexis Circle at Savannah State University
As we honor Black History Month, it’s important to highlight spaces that not only embody the resilience and culture of Black America but also serve as living testaments to the traditions, values, and shared experiences of historically Black colleges and universities...
A Step Beyond Placemaking: Place Keeping Embraces and Elevates Local Culture and History
Placemaking is a term we often hear in RFPs and conversations about community improvement. What we’ve come to realize is that sometimes “placemaking” is just as much about “place keeping” when it comes to respecting and highlighting the history and culture of cities...
Finding Our Way in Downtown Atlanta
Downtown Atlanta sees more than 50 million visitors annually and it's a safe assumption that many of them need help finding their way around the city. The current wayfinding system, which was originally developed for the 1996 Olympics and then updated in 2006, will...