Community Planning and Design

J Duggan and Associates has been involved in numerous community planning and Design Projects over the last thirty years. Our strength lies in working with the land, fitting projects onto the site, not the other way around. We create an identity for the community, through development of public and private spaces and a coherent vocabulary of site amenities unique to the community.

We believe in the team approach working with other consultants in order to address all the needs of the project. We add to this team because we see things from a different viewpoint, through a different ‘lens’ We see things not as engineers, contractors, developers, real estate brokers, investors etc. but as Landscape Architects and planners. We see the whole picture.

We can also help you to visualize and present proposed solutions through strong graphics; sketches, drawings and 3d modeling. We make the process easy to use and friendly through personal interaction and the Internet.

Our Principal, Joseph Duggan, in addition to having a degree in Planning from Rutgers University, was a member of the Town of Front Royal planning commission for twelve years, being chairman during his last year.  Experience includes participation in the development of the Town Master Plan, transportation plan, numerous subdivision layouts, commercial and residential site plans, and municipal projects, along with adoption of numerous ordinances and amendments.

Mr. Duggan was also a member of Architectural Review Board for two years. This experience included review of architectural and landscape architectural designs for conformance with code and working with applicants in helping them to meet that code.

The experiences mentioned above have provided knowledge of the workings of local governments. Mr. Duggan has a unique perspective of having been on both sides of the fence regarding the government review process for Projects. He uses this experience while representing client’s projects to planning commissions, Town Councils, etc. Mr. Duggan also makes it a point to keep informed regarding the growth, environmental and visual concerns of local government in order to address them in both designs for and presentations to them.

Services Offered

Hourly Consultations

Visual Analysis

Site Analysis

Schematic Designs

Conceptual Plans

Master Plans

Construction Documentation

Construction Supervision

Project Types

Entry Features

Streetscape Design

Community Amenities-Identity

Circulation Systems/Bike Paths

Pools and Surrounds-outdoor rooms

Recreation Amenities

Outdoor Kitchens and Fireplaces

Pool Installation (through others)

Plant Installation

Decks/Carpentry

Masonry (patios and walls)

Lighting

Irrigation  (with others)

Grading and E+S Plans

Storm Water Management Plans

Conservation Plans

Examples

1. Fieldstone Conceptual Landscape
2. Fieldstone (2)
3. Fieldstone (3)

"Joe and his team were wonderful. They guided us smoothly through the planning, drafting and execution phases on time and on budget. I can't recommend them enough." -- D. M.

"Fantastic service!"" -- A. S.