The outdoor hospitality sector is attracting serious capital. But as more developers enter the market, a familiar pattern is emerging: projects that should perform well, don't and the reasons trace back to the planning phase, not the market. In this piece, Nadi Group's advisory team draws on experience across RV resorts, glamping concepts, and large-scale outdoor communities to identify the five upstream decisions that most reliably undermine a project's financial performance.

Discover insider secrets to developing profitable RV parks. Learn the exact step-by-step process used by industry experts, including costly mistakes to avoid and proven strategies for success.

Explore how mixed-use developments are revolutionizing urban design. Emeka Nnadi explains why integrating multiple functions creates more sustainable, vibrant communities.

Feasibility studies balance the desired outcome of a project with practical realities. We explain the importance of conducting a feasibility study—here.

Are you considering opening an RV park? The experts at Nadi Group explain the design complexities—from providing laundry facilities to Wi-Fi. Read this!

If you're unsure what an upgrade or refresh looks like, let Jennifer's guide help you (and make you money along the way!)

With the entire planet reeling under the effects of fossil fuel pollution, renewable energy is the need of the hour. Here’s how MH communities can prioritize the same.

Millennials as a generation are known to prefer manufactured homes over site-built ones. Here are some design trends for the same in a post-COVID-19 world.

Nadi Group discusses the ways trailer parks define the concepts behind livable communities. Read more.

Dog parks can prove to be an excellent addition to manufactured housing communities and recreational vehicles parks. Go through this guide to know how...

Manufactured homes and modular homes are increasingly popular due to their customization options, floor plans, and smart technology. Read this!

What does the future of Manufactured Housing have in-store post-COVID? Read my article to know it all.

Malvin Soh presents a breakdown on how to approach the creation of a manufactured housing community from an urban designer's perspective.

Wondering why you should invest in a landscape plan in a post-COVID world? Read my guide to find out!

A few days ago, more than 30 countries celebrated the World Town Planning Day with different discussion panels and conferences that were held to review and promote...

Innovation means looking at previously undesirable spaces (like a garbage landfill) to make even better ones--like parks!

Program development remains a beneficial aspect in land use planning. Check out our guide to find out why.

Incorporating landscape architecture to architecture adds value through beautification and identity. Go through this guide to find out what I mean.

In 2015, the City of Melbourne created individual email addresses for over 70,000 city trees.

Nadi Group highlights why the city bench makes our cities more inclusive.

A designer’s job is to envision something that has yet to exist. Tactical urbanism makes that process easier.

Growing up, I wanted to live in New York City.

Want to know all about landscape plans and their use in landscape architecture? I’ve got you covered with a brief informative guide on the topic.

Here are some points that outline where landscape architecture could contribute high-quality additions to future and ongoing projects.

Designing an outdoor water feature to contextually fit into a public landscape isn’t all that simple. Read my informative guide to discover more about adding an outdoor fountain to your next project.

Like many high school or post-secondary students, I took advantage of Explore—a program where I was introduced to the prettiness, but also the functionality of land art.

While urbanization and suburban sprawl are almost always interconnected, there are some ways developers can respond to help reduce negative impacts.

How can the camping industry sustain its growth in the post Covid-19 world? Check out Emily Sinclair's thoughts on the topic.

Why aren't we going outside more? Nadi Group examines why nature is critical to our mental and physical well-being.

Millennials are all set to become the movers and shakers of the new world order. But are North American Municipalities ready to meet their needs?

Almost every day, two of my colleagues and I head to Winnipeg Square to walk through the underground concourse. Our goal is to touch the wall at the end of...

Banning driving in urban centres would open up space for pedestrians, cyclists and more. However, is it realistic? Nadi Group dives in.

The Winnipeg Arts Council invited artist-led teams to submit a proposal for the creation of a feature lighting art installation around the duck pond in Kildonan Park in Winnipeg, MB.

Looking to build a hospitality haven in your RV park and campground? Then check out these suggestions.

My friend and I were walking home when the conversation turned to jaywalking—a favorite Winnipeg pastime of mine.

Resilience building is a crucial aspect in the field of architecture. I will explore how firms can effectively build resilience into their portfolios.

What would a dog park look like in the Exchange District? Nadi Group takes notes from a former Nadi Group's resident dog park expert.

I am not a designer but I have been immersed in the design culture ever since starting at Nadi Group. Here's my take on Hever Castle!

A good public space is accessible, safe and welcoming to all.

Curious to know about the post-pandemic trends in RV Park development? Take a look at my informative guide to learn more.

The idea that a dog park can influence where people want to live, work and play will not be breaking news to dog owners.

A well-designed RV park will inspire campers to return time and time again. To learn more about recreational vehicle parks, read this!

RV Park, RV Campground, or RV Resort? What will work best with your RV lifestyle? Learn more here from Nadi Design.

RV owners are looking for RV park designs that accommodate their love of nature as well as fast Wi-Fi. Learn more here from Nadi Design. Read this!

Urban design plays a crucial role in fostering vibrant, livable, and sustainable communities.

Nadi Group looks at what makes a good walkable city.

Understanding the process and important elements of planning your RV park business with an innovative and creative RV site plan.

COVID-19 has provided valuable lessons about the resilient design of future rural communities. Go through my informative guide to know more on the topic!

How does one understand their sense of place? Through playing and planning games.

Recreational facilities are an essential part of any community. But post-pandemic, is there a need to update your community’s recreational master plan?

Nadi Design's chief innovation officer discusses.

Emeka Nnadi looks at globalization and the mass migration of people to understand why we need to work towards creating more complete communities.

Emeka Nnadi presents the "The Transformitive Power of Play" to a TEDx audience in 2012.

Malvin writes about why innovative urban design is integral to sports and healthy living.

Why is it important to design spaces and communities that are accessible to all?

We often hear aspirational quotes about home ownership, either for political, real estate marketing or urban planning reasons.

What can be measured and treasured in urban design but never can be seen? Time

Urban designer Malvin Soh examines how COVID-19 will change the way we develop mixed-use development. Download the FREE gated PDF to learn more.

Urban designer Malvin Soh explains why municipalities should invest in resiliency to ensure food security in a post COVID-19 world.

Watch our timelapse video of Water Bend Park Fountain in Winnipeg, MB.

On Sept. 27, 2019, the Nadi Group team walked over to the Manitoba Legislative grounds to participate in the Strike for Climate Action rally to demand climate change action.

How will the resilience building of RV/campgrounds look post-COVID-19? Read on to find out more.

With climate change aggravating food shortages, migration and natural disasters, urban resilience remains at the forefront of urban design and planning. Malvin Soh explains.

Have you ever been inside a newly-refurbished building and wondered how it came to be? Guess what, it's adaptive reuse.

COVID-19 has made the use of public spaces essential. However, how many winter cities actually exist? Nadi Group finds out.

I’ve lived, worked and travelled on four continents and in about a dozen countries.

Wondering if you should invest in developing an RV Park for the post COVID-19 world? Check out my informative guide on the topic.

Watch the Nadi Group's company profile and become familiar with the faces who keep the firm moving forward!

Watch Bokeh, a lighting installation at Kildonan Park, in action on a beautiful winter's night in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Did it make you feel like skating?

Planning for healthy and vibrant communities is an essential part of suburban land development. In light of COVID-19, land developers need to rethink solutions.

Nadi Group celebrates another year of accomplishments, including a skate party, a plaza realization and an acquisition that could change everything.

Download Malvin Soh's free guide on determining which public space amenities adds value to your development and satisfies the residents who will live in it.

Over the next few decades, the evolution of urban spaces will tackle many challenges—some are as old as humanity, while others are newer like augmented reality.

With today’s technology and the prevalence of social media, it is important for us to recognize the influence of popular (or pop) culture and how it shapes our unique sense of identity.

Curious to learn more about designing urban neighborhoods for tiny living? This guide has all the information you need to know.

With our strong background and in-depth understanding of architectural styles, construction techniques and land development processes...

Take a journey into Bridgwater Centre--the hub of the new Bridgwater Neighborhoods in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Outdoor is essential to children’s health and wellbeing. So how do we plan cities for play? Malvin Soh investigates.

Watch our 2015 culture video--when we were Nadi Group!

What comes to mind when you think of a Traditional Main Street? Most people would imagine the heart of a town centre surrounded by vibrant streets and comprised of...

Affordable housing need not necessarily be classified as ‘cheap.’ Read on to know all about how they, too, can be a valuable part of the community.

Throughout time, music and urban design have complemented one another. Malvin Soh explore its relationship in more detail.

The first one looks like a typical suburban street, very wide and not defined by any trees or fencing.

COVID-19 has altered views on resilient residential housing. Go through my informative guide to know more about its teachings

Confused about the nitty-gritty of zoning for an RV park? Then here’s my short guide to give you an idea of the process.

Wondering what a green roof can do to your property? Then check out my guide to know about it all.

Adaptive reuse is a sustainable way to infuse life into old, dilapidated buildings. Go through my informative guide to know all about it.

Learn how Nadi Group used sound land use principles and design to create a well-planned, integrated and environmentally forward Secondary Plan for Stony Mountain, Manitoba.

Water remains an underused arsenal in a landscape architect's toolkit. Nadi Group is here to explain why.

Urban designer Malvin Soh provides a "how-to" for urban and suburban developers on why they should prioritize resilient design in a post-pandemic world.

RV-ing has picked up pace during the last year-and-a-half due to Covid-19. Now, with restrictions set to ease, your RV parks can have a competitive edge.

Emeka provides his thoughts on how landscape architects can use water in landscape architecture, like a fountain.

Wondering how architecture and landscape design interact for uniformity purposes? Then here’s everything you need to know.

Download your FREE copy of Malvin Soh's guide to maximizing profits when it comes to your urban/suburban development's density.

In his latest article, Malvin Soh describes why agrihoods should be on every developer's mind.

Density in suburban areas needs to increase to curb urban sprawl, and this is how we can go about it.

Public spaces owned privately are becoming common throughout cities across the world. Here’s what you need to know about incorporating one on your property.

Download Malvin Soh's gated content on how to wear open spaces into your suburban development to ensure the community's image and long-term value.

Wondering what’s the difference between land-use planning and zoning? Read this informative guide to know the nitty-gritty.