About Us
Twenty years defining the intersection of planning, design, and technology.
Firm Profile
Houseal Lavigne is an urban planning, design, and geospatial solutions firm that brings together strategy, technology, and visualization to help communities navigate change and shape what’s next. We believe better decisions come from combining the art of planning with the power of data, geospatial intelligence, and compelling visual communication.
For more than two decades, we have helped communities, regions, and institutions tackle complex challenges through creative thinking, technical rigor, and a collaborative approach grounded in partnership. Our work is driven by curiosity, innovation, and a belief that great planning should be practical, visually engaging, and capable of turning ideas into action.
Core Principles
Our work is guided by a set of principles that shape how we think, collaborate, and create. These values influence every project, every partnership, and every solution we deliver.
Creativity + Innovation
We believe the best ideas emerge when vision, imagination, and technical expertise work together. We challenge assumptions, explore new possibilities, and create solutions that are both inventive and grounded in reality.
Critical Thinking
Complex problems require thoughtful analysis. We combine research, data, and professional judgment to ask better questions, evaluate alternatives, and support informed decision-making.
Collaborative Partnerships
Successful projects are built on trust. We work as an extension of our clients’ teams, fostering open communication, shared ownership, and a commitment to achieving lasting results.
Technology Leadership
We continually push the boundaries of what planning and design can be. By integrating GIS, geospatial analytics, digital twins, immersive visualization, and emerging technologies, we help clients better understand places, test ideas, and make smarter decisions.
Visual Storytelling
Great ideas only matter if people can understand them. We use graphics, illustrations, mapping, and immersive experiences to transform complex information into clear, engaging, and memorable stories about place.
Meaningful Engagement
Planning works best when people see themselves in the process. We create inclusive and engaging experiences that build trust, strengthen community stewardship, and help turn diverse perspectives into shared visions.
Our Team
Planners. Urban Designers. Architects. GIS Specialists. Software Developers. Visualization Experts.
Led by John Houseal and Devin Lavigne, Houseal Lavigne brings together disciplines that are rarely found under one roof, creating a team uniquely equipped to connect planning, design, geospatial intelligence, and emerging technology. The result is work that is analytical, visually compelling, and grounded in the realities of how communities grow and change.
“Houseal Lavigne brings together disciplines that are rarely found under one roof, creating a team uniquely equipped to connect planning, design, geospatial intelligence, and emerging technology.”