Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Architectural & Urban Design Solutions
Since 1972, we have empowered clients and communities to achieve their goals through strategic planning and design. Our multidisciplinary team of architects, urban designers, and planners brings 40+ years of experience to resolve complex issues through collaboration, analysis, and feasibility. We specialize in facility planning, federal facility planning, and community-driven urban design, with a focus on equity, sustainability, and stakeholder engagement. Our process builds consensus around investment priorities, ensuring outcomes align with client values and adapt to changing conditions. We excel at translating policy objectives into actionable plans, supported by development regulations, capital improvements, and public-private partnerships.Our firms size and culture prioritize client needs while delivering high-quality, innovative solutions. We have completed over 3 million square feet of space planning and developed electric vehicle infrastructure strategies to reduce carbon emissions. Our work with federal agencies spans 30+ years, including encroachment studies and asset management for military installations. We are committed to social equity, inclusive community engagement, and creating resilient, vibrant communities through visionary planning.
Services
Facility Planning
Federal Facility Planning
Urban Design
Community Planning
Climate Resiliency Planning
Housing Action Plans
Public Engagement
Details
- Year established: 1972
Highlights and features
- We have 40+ years of experience in architectural and urban design planning.
- Our firm is a certified woman-owned small business (WOSB).
- We prioritize equitable, community-driven engagement processes.
- Our interdisciplinary teams deliver actionable, mission-focused federal facility plans.
- We specialize in climate resiliency and sustainable development strategies.
Associations and certifications
- WOSB
- WBE
- DBE
What people say
Highly responsive
Thoughtful questions
Great value
Efficient use of resources
Accountable and professional
Services
Facility Planning
We help organizations make strategic facilities investment decisions through actionable master plans, space needs assessments, and site selection analyses. Our 40+ years of experience ensure feasibility, cost-effectiveness, and alignment with client goals. We have completed over 3 million square feet of space planning for public and private clients.
Federal Facility Planning
We specialize in facility plans and studies for federal agencies, including DoD installations. Our 30+ year track record includes encroachment studies, asset management, and installation development plans. We balance military mission needs with community goals through data-driven, mission-ready solutions.
Urban Design
Our urban design services create vibrant, equitable public spaces through transit-oriented development, downtown revitalization, and mobility plans. We integrate land use, transportation, and economic vitality goals while prioritizing community input and sustainable design principles.
Community Planning
We develop comprehensive and housing action plans that center race and social equity. Our inclusive engagement processes empower BIPOC and underserved communities, resulting in implementable policies for equitable development and climate resiliency.
Public Engagement
We design tailored engagement strategies using interactive tools to involve stakeholders in planning processes. Our equity-focused approach compensates community members for participation and builds trust through transparent, collaborative decision-making.
Questions
What services does MAKERS offer?
We specialize in architectural design, facility planning, federal facility planning, urban design, community planning, and equity-focused public engagement.
How long has MAKERS been in business?
We have been providing architectural and urban design services since 1972, with 40+ years of experience in community and federal planning.
What certifications does MAKERS hold?
We are a certified woman-owned small business (WOSB), Washington WBE/DBE, and Oregon DBE, committed to equity and inclusion in all projects.
Do you work with federal agencies?
Yes, we have a 30+ year track record supporting federal clients, including DoD installations, with encroachment studies, asset management, and facility plans.
How do you engage communities?
We use inclusive, compensated engagement strategies, prioritizing BIPOC and underserved communities through tailored outreach and collaborative planning processes.
What geographic areas do you serve?
We operate from Seattle and San Diego offices, serving regional, national, and federal clients with adaptable, context-sensitive solutions.
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