RDG Planning & Design

06/10/2026

Want to know where your facility stands when it comes to budgets, amenities, construction, industry challenges and more?

RDG's Scott Crawford joins panelists from Recreation Management and Aquatic Design Group to discuss two decades of insights from Recreation Management's annual State of the Industry report.

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RDG's Scott Crawford joins panelists from Recreation Management and Aquatic Design Group to discuss two decades of insights from Recreation...

06/09/2026

St. Patrick Catholic Church in Elkhorn, Nebraska, is a 157-year-old parish that has evolved alongside the westward expansion of the Omaha metro area. As the city expanded, so too did the parish's needs.

Partnering with RDG Planning & Design, St. Patrick Catholic Church began to envision what a new campus might look like — one that would enhance opportunities for gathering, worship and fellowship across generations. Hear from Father Tom Fangman of St. Patrick Catholic Church on what that space looks like now.

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A look into the design and finished space at St. Patrick Catholic C...

06/08/2026

With enrollment on the rise, Dowling Catholic High School in West Des Moines, Iowa, has embarked on a significant campus expansion to improve and modernize many of the school’s oldest spaces. On May 19, 2026, representatives from Dowling Catholic and RDG Planning & Design joined project partners and community members to celebrate the groundbreaking and ground blessing.

RDG’s design creates a safer, more connected campus experience. The expansion includes a new student union, a secure main entrance, a relocated attendance office, upgraded dining areas, new athletic and wellness amenities, increased seating for school and community events and a multipurpose storm shelter that also serves as an auxiliary athletic court.

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The project, designed by RDG, will create space for a growing student population and support the school's long-term vision.

06/03/2026

What happens when a stick becomes a magic wand, a fallen log becomes a balance beam and a puddle becomes a science experiment?

In our latest , Landscape Architect Anne Machian and Architect Molly Haas explore why nature-rich learning environments are becoming essential to early childhood development. From supporting creativity and problem-solving to fostering emotional well-being and belonging, thoughtful design can help reconnect children with the natural world during some of their most formative years.

Discover how these design strategies are helping create meaningful opportunities for exploration, wonder and growth.

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Thoughtful early childhood design can transform outdoor spaces into environments that support cognitive growth, emotional resilience and meaningful...

06/02/2026

The Spring 2026 issue of iaArchitect explores PORCH: An Architecture of Generosity, the U.S. Pavilion at the 19th International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia. The exhibition explored the porch as a uniquely American architectural element that supports dialogue, belonging and civic engagement across communities.

“Do Something GOOD for Your Neighbor,” an original artwork commissioned by and included in the public art collection of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, and designed by The Art Studio at RDG, was selected as one of 54 pieces for the U.S. Pavilion.

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The Spring 2026 issue of iaArchitect highlights The Art Studio at RDG Planning & Design's featured work in the U.S. Pavilion at the 19th...

05/27/2026

RDG Planning & Design has recently welcomed Alison Topp, AIA, ACHA, NCARB, LEED AP, as a healthcare planner and partner in its Omaha office.

Topp joins RDG’s Healthcare Market with more than two decades of experience leading planning efforts for complex healthcare, research and clinical environments across Nebraska and national healthcare systems. Her addition reflects RDG’s continued investment in strengthening its healthcare planning and design capabilities to support evolving models of care and patient experience.

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Alison Topp, AIA, ACHA, NCARB, LEED AP, brings deep experience in healthcare planning, clinical environments and complex facility strategy.

05/26/2026

The Iowa Economic Development Authority’s (IEDA) Main Street Iowa recently announced the winners of the 2026 Main Street Iowa Development Awards, recognizing outstanding efforts to revitalize downtown districts across the state.

Two projects done in collaboration with RDG were recognized: Marion, Iowa’s Central Plaza, which received the Signature Project Award, recognizing projects demonstrating exceptional impact beyond traditional award categories, and Gray Moon Public Market, which received the Main Street Building Rehabilitation (over 5,000 population) Award.

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Two projects, developed in partnership with RDG, were recognized for community-based downtown revitalization efforts.

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we pause to honor the U.S. service members who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our nation.

We remember their courage with gratitude and reflect on the lasting impact of their service.

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05/21/2026

Students, staff and faculty stepped into a new era of rural healthcare education on May 14, 2026, during a grand opening celebration for the Health Science Education Complex II on the University of Nebraska at Kearney campus.

Designed by RDG Planning & Design, the three-story, approximately 110,000 SF facility expands education and clinical training capacity in central Nebraska. The project is the largest rural health education complex in the country, and represents continued investment by the State of Nebraska and the University of Nebraska system in rural healthcare access and workforce development.

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The opening marks a significant milestone for health science education across the country, helping meet the growing demand for healthcare professionals and...

05/20/2026

The Wiregrass Innovation Center on the Carver Campus officially opened this month in downtown Dothan, Alabama, marking a major milestone in the city’s broader effort to transform its urban core into a center for innovation, culture and community life.

Designed by RDG Planning & Design, the new facility expands the reach of Huntsville-based HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology into the Wiregrass region and establishes a new hub for genomic research, education and economic development. Future partnerships will include higher education, such as a recently announced internship program at Tuskegee University.

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New mass timber biotech research and education facility advances genomic innovation, helping shape downtown Dothan’s future.