Viva Laredo Economic Development Strategy

As a critical component of the overarching Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan, our team collaborated with the City of Laredo to formulate a robust Economic Development Strategy. This document serves as a roadmap to leverage Laredo’s position as a world-class hub for trade while aggressively pursuing economic diversification and resilience.

Blessed Sacrament Church Adoration Chapel

As an inviting addition open to the faith community, the impact the Adoration Chapel creates speaks to the vision of the diocese, the church leadership, the needs of the neighborhood, and the thoughtful contextual design.

International Bridge Of The Americas

The Bridge of the Americas includes a North Plaza and the City of Laredo’s Bridge System’s Command Center. The North Plaza consists of 30,000 square feet of retail, a duty-free store, restaurant establishments, and also as a gathering place and receiver for the thousands of people that cross into Mexico daily.

Caroll E Summers, Jr. Aquatic Center

Able City was commissioned to design a fully certified competition pool facility planned by United Independent School District and the City of Laredo. The complex includes three pools for leisure and events as well as a spectator area and gym.

Lamar Bruni Vergara Children’s Advocacy Center

The Children’s Advocacy Center Project provides Laredo and Webb County with a new state of the art 11,000sf facility on 1.2 acres. The garden at the center of the facility is bounded on four sides by four protective homes.

Cigarroa Science Complex

Laredo College’s program included both adapting within the existing buildings and adding new construction; one wing of the project was dedicated specifically to administrative purposes. The Downtown Campus, inhabiting the grounds of the historic Fort McIntosh, relies on buildings that range a wide spectrum of architectural epochs.

City of San Antonio TOD

Mario Peña and Able City led the project, which involved a series of focus group meetings, one-on-one stakeholder meetings, and community outreach events. The focus groups included the Real Estate Council of San Antonio (RECSA), ULI and Centro San Antonio, Neighborhood Associations, and Mobility Advocacy groups such as ActivateSA, VIA Community Council, and San Antonio Mobility Coalition.

West Greeley

Western Greeley encompasses 22 square miles at the growing edge of the City of Greeley. Founded in 1870 as the Union Colony, Greeley has evolved from a planned agricultural settlement into one of Colorado’s fastest-growing metro areas, shaped by its historic neighborhoods, strong agrarian identity, access to I-25 and US 34, and proximity to the Rocky Mountains.

Plan Seven50

The Seven50 plan, led by Jason King from Able City East, represents a visionary blueprint for fostering a more prosperous and resilient Southeast Florida over the next half-century. This strategic initiative prioritizes social inclusion, economic vitality, and environmental stewardship, as it addresses the challenges and opportunities of a rapidly evolving global mega-region. Under Jason King’s leadership, a diverse team of regional and national experts collaborated with the South Florida and Treasure Coast Regional Planning Councils to craft this comprehensive approach.

Onward Alameda Corridor Master Plan

Led by Jason King from Able City, and under the participation of Carlos Gallinar, Planning Director at Able City Central, a diverse team of experts embarked on reimagining the future of El Paso’s Alameda Corridor. This collaborative endeavor included Street Plans Collaborative, CEA Group, and Zannetta Illustration, drawing on vital contributions from both the local community and the City of El Paso. Alameda Avenue serves as a vital artery in El Paso, connecting the historic heart of the city with the sprawling Mission Valley.