Our Philosophy.
Responsibility is at the core of our company philosophy. Whether we are developing a piece of real estate, or working with a client to develop a marketing and advertising plan, responsibility is where we start and end.
Our services practice focuses on data. From market research, to financial analysis the results are only as good as the data. Utilizing advanced sources of information, we strive to provide deliverables such as market research reports including GIS maps, custom financial projections, and advertising plans. We have a responsibility to our clients to use data in a smart and strategic manner.
Our development practice is rooted in responsibility. Responsibility to our project stakeholders, to the community, to sustainability, and to the future of place. While healthy returns are important to any project, we see development beyond just the financials. Developing real estate has an impact, and it is our job to lead projects that create a positive impact.
We make places. Places make us.
Founder/Principal
My name is Ian Griggs, founder of Placemaker Group. After graduating from the College of Charleston with a Bachelors in International Business I went to work in advertising for 9 years before following my passion for Urbanism. Having always been fascinated by great cities, I turned to the University of Miami’s School of Architecture to continue my education. The Masters of Real Estate Development and Urbanism (MRED+U) program provided me the tools necessary to lead others to make smart, data driven decisions in the world of Real Estate. Utilizing state of the art programs such as GIS (Geographic Information Systems), along with publicly available data I help clients unlock value in their business.
