Andrew Sheppard, ASLA, PLA, LEED AP is an urban designer and landscape architect. He specializes as a lead designer and facilitator on projects for Private Developers; the Department of Defense; as well as federal, state and local agencies. Andrew is focused on creating livable communities, and has experience working at all scales of development on a broad range of residential, commercial, and institutional projects throughout the world. He has developed an understanding that place is defined by careful attention to character, scale, authenticity, and appreciation of context. Andrew is known for his ability to listen to clients—translating their ideas into compelling plans—and crafting achievable implementation strategies to bring their vision to reality. Project involvement includes visioning, large-scale master plans and area development plans for new communities, redevelopment within downtown areas, transit‑oriented development, and walkability and complete street studies.