About LDG
Decades of Excellence
Location Design Group (LDG) is a 17-year economic development consulting firm specializing in site selection and greenfield site readiness serving companies, communities, utilities, and the real estate industry. Our recent partnership with ATK Energy Group enhances our ability to deliver tailored energy design, management, and restoration solutions that meet the unique needs of power intensive clients.
Site Selection
LDG provides corporations with the guidance needed to make an informed location decision that goes well beyond simple real estate availability. We walk clients through a strategic process accounting for holistic project drivers including short-term and long-term goals, workforce needs, policy constraints, resource availability, supply chain or customer connectivity, funding resources and various geographic factors in order to find the most optimal location with minimal risk.
Economic Development Site Readiness
Our nationally recognized Strategic Sites Inventory (SSI) Program has been implemented in 400+ counties across 15 states and identified over 6,000 highly competitive sites for industrial and commercial projects. SSI is a comprehensive greenfield site readiness program intended to advance sites from discovery to a ribbon cutting. Through this work communities, economic development organizations and utilities have been better prepared to invest their valuable time, effort and money in sites that offer the offer the most effective and efficient return on investment.
Our Team
Meet the professionals behind Location Design Group.
Comprehensive Solutions for Site Selection and Economic Development Success
At Location Design Group, we specialize in providing tailored services that empower organizations to make informed site selection decisions. Our expertise spans economic development, revitalization programs, and strategic planning, ensuring your project achieves its full potential.
Economic Development
Location Design Group partners with economic development organizations to identify, evaluate, and advance nationally competitive sites through the Strategic Sites Inventory (SSI) Program. Our rigorous, data-driven approach gives communities the tools and confidence to attract high-impact projects and promote long-term economic growth.
Corporate Site Selection
We provide corporations with expert guidance in selecting the optimal site for their next facility by aligning project needs with strategically evaluated locations. From discovery to due diligence, Location Design Group delivers an unbiased, streamlined process that minimizes risk and maximizes speed to market.
Other Services
In addition to our core programs, Location Design Group offers specialized services such as inactive facility revitalization, training, custom research, permitting assistance, and marketing support. These offerings are designed to equip clients with the insights and resources they need to elevate site readiness and community competitiveness.
ATK Services
Through our partnership with ATK, we deliver integrated technical services including geotechnical analysis, civil engineering, and infrastructure planning. This collaboration enables clients to move confidently from site identification to certified, build-ready properties with a fully coordinated team.