Imagine millennials rushing to small towns for career growth. Retirees relocating for social life. Corporations saving millions by hiring talent in rural communities, instead of looking to urban centers.
We can help you lure the new technologies, new artistic amenities, and new business models that are looking to invest in communities like yours—the one place in America where there is ample space, land, and property—rural.
who we are
Atlas is a team of problem solvers, artists, and innovators.
Our approach is different.
We focus on bringing people together to plan for growth and identify creative solutions that will fit your community’s needs.
Our services
Key Building Revitalization
Identify underused downtown buildings and create amenity concepts (restaurants, coworking spaces) to fill these spaces.
Workforce Development
Work with educational and training institutions to plan for the needs of local employers and job seekers.
Housing Strategy
Determine future housing needs and create funding model to incentivize developers; create blighted housing remedy plan.
Branding + Marketing
Create or update a community brand identity; develop a high-level marketing plan to reach your audience.
Economic Development
Analyze your community’s competitive position for employment and talent to determine strategies to address challenges and capitalize on opportunities for growth.
Public Art + wayfinding
Site identification and artist criteria for public art installations; development of wayfinding designs in keeping with branding.