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"The materials of planning are the sky, space, trees, steel and concrete in that order and in that hierarchy."

-Le Corbusier

Everyone sees things differently. With over fifteen years of experience, Craig R. Thurmond & Associates, Inc. CRT, sees things others overlook. Like the visions of the past, the reality of today’s complicated world and even the outlook for tomorrow. At CRT, our goal is to work with the environment, learn from past visions and “envision” the future. We are dedicated to solving the realities of today’s complicated and complex world. And most importantly, our community and clients deserve nothing less than the never-ending effort to plan for tomorrow. Through our “envisioning” and “planning” process, CRT separates itself from other firms by not only creating the vision for the project, but by creating a working plan that the design team brings to life. Our next step in our process is “vision management”, here CRT makes sure the details of the vision are carried out and the details executed to support the success of the vision and plan.

Envisioning Sketch Final Master Plan Rendering We at CRT recognize that the success of any professional service firm is dependent upon the satisfaction of its clients. We also recognize that successful developments demand the expertise of more than one design discipline. In addition to our experienced staff, CRT employs an interdisciplinary approach to its projects and often collaborates with experts in other fields such as architecture, engineering, economic and market research, ecology, historic preservation, golf course architecture, construction managers and media. The diversity of the firm’s staff enables CRT to practice its expertise in many regions of the United States, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our knowledge of new technology, quality and service to our clients is CRT’s commitment to excellence. CRT’s Envisioning, Planning and Landscape Architecture projects vary from; town and community planning, resorts and hotel planning, master planned communities, urban entertainment facilities and neo-traditional neighborhood design. Our firm has been currently involved with these significant projects: Rosemary Beach, Sandestin Resort, The Village of Baytowne Wharf, En Soleil, Prominence Florida, Gulf Place, Martinique and Harbour Village at Historic St. Andrews. Other projects Craig Thurmond has been involved in include: Disney’s Westside and Animal Kingdom, Augusta National Golf Club, Atlantis Casino and Resort, The Grand Casino, Hyatt Beach House and Sandals Porto Saupie Resort in Bahia, Brazil.

At CRT, we are not a firm content to rest on our past achievements. CRT’s visions while combined with the realities of today are the foundation for where our firm can go tomorrow. CRT’s focus is on preserving the natural environment, while making sure that our client’s goals are successfully achieved. By providing harmony from within a projects natural environment, we at CRT feel that our visions can become a reality while preserving even the most delicate balance between man and nature for tomorrow’s generation. “We see our commitment to the creation of quality oriented environments. CRT is a firm whose goal is to create new places that rebuild a relationship between man and nature. Places people want to live, work and play. Places where everyday you can experience the visions, realities and the unfolding outlook of what tomorrow may bring. With these Goals, we at CRT firmly believe that we will make the world a better place,” Craig R. Thurmond President / Planner

Craig R. Thurmond: President / Director of Planning of Craig R. Thurmond and Associates, Inc. Craig Thurmond brings to the design team 16 years of professional experience in planning, project management, and landscape architecture. As President/Creative Director, Craig is responsible for a variety of projects ranging from “New Urbanism” master plans, village planning, resort condominium planning, amenity design, to detailed landscape architectural construction documents and construction management. Work Experience: Prior to 1999, Craig practiced planning and landscape architecture throughout the Southeastern United States with several firms, including LandDesign Research, Inc. He was a principal with Tunnell-Spangler & Associates, an office director for Reece, Hoopes & Fincher, Destin, Florida office, and an associate with Edward D. Stone Jr. & Associates (EDSA). His background in construction management adds a unique dimension to his planning efforts and detail landscape architectural expertise. As a planner and landscape designer, Craig has designed many mixed-use residential, commercial and resort projects in twenty-one states, South America, Mexico and in the Caribbean. The following are recent or current projects in which Craig is involved:

Porto Saupie

(Porto Saupie, Brazil) Master plan design and on- site charette for four, five-star resorts and amenity areas. Harbour Village (Panama City, Florida) Located in the St Andrews Area CRA, CRT provided Envisioning, Master Planning, and Construction drawings for a 116 residential unit mixed use development. Features include garage terrace garden and 12,000 square feet of commercial space. The Village of Baytowne Wharf at Sandestin Resort (Sandestin, Florida) CRT and CPC, working with Stevenson & Associates from Vancouver, British Columbia, were responsible for the landscape and hardscape design and construction administration for this mixed use, urban entertainment and residential resort community. Gulf Place (Santa Rosa Beach, Florida) Design of the detailed working drawings for the new town center component for this mixed use development En Soleil (Panama City Beach, Florida) Master plan and construction drawings for an 88 unit luxury.

condominium resort featuring a water feature pool, a formal plaza with fountains and lush landscape. Magnolia Plantation (Panama City Beach, Florida) Master plan and construction drawings for an 85-unit Traditional Neighborhood Development on St. Andrew’s Bay. International Harbor at Riviera Beach (Riviera Beach, Florida) CRT is working with the Master Developer Group (Viking Yachts and The Portfolio Group), the City of Riviera Beach, and the CRA to recreate Riviera Beach. Along with the redesign and redevelopment of the working waterfront, CRT has helped the City to envision a new mixed use village center, more traditional neighborhoods and an additional large scale town center.

Hyatt Beach House (Key West, Florida) A Hyatt Resort Time Share with a native “Keys” look.

Tallulah Gorge State Park

(Tallulah Falls, Georgia) A multi-use, interpretive trail for the State of Georgia Park Improvements.

Denotes projects done with previous firms

Education 1990 Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, University of Georgia

Matthew J. Thornton: Project Manager / Head of Production, Craig R. Thurmond and Associates, Inc. Matthew Thornton brings seven years of experience in planning and landscape architecture. As Project Manager / Head of Production, Matt is responsible for a variety of projects as well as overseeing day to day production of all designs and construction documents. Work Experience: Prior to 2004, Matt practiced planning and landscape architecture throughout the Southeastern United States. He was a site planner at Greenberg Farrow Architecture and a principal at Insite Consultant Group, Inc. Matt’s computer drafting skills and experience and customer service skills provide a valuable facet to Craig R. Thurmond & Associates.

Sunset Pass (Bay County, Florida) Master plan, super pool and amenity design, landscape design and signage for a 35-story 270 unit condominium resort for Sun America, Le Triomphe, North Florida Consulting. Gulf Place (Santa Rosa Beach, Florida) Design of the detailed working drawings for the new town center component for this mixed used development. En Soleil (Panama City Beach, Florida) Master plan and construction drawings for an 88 unit luxury condominium resort featuring a water feature pool, formal plaza with fountains and lush landscape. Magnolia Plantation (Panama City Beach, Florida) Master plan and construction drawings for an 85-unit Traditional Neighborhood Development on St. Andrew’s Bay.

Villages of Baytowne Wharf at Sandestin Resort CRT and CPC, working with Stevenson & Associates from Vancouver, BC, was responsible for the landscape and hardscape design and construction administration for this mix used, urban entertainment and residential resort community.

Grand Sandestin Hotel and Conference

Center (Sandestin, Florida) Landscape and hardscape design and construction administration for 168-suite hotel with 60,000 square feet of meeting space

Grand Boulevard

(Sandestin, Florida) Site Planning, landscape and hardscape design as well as construction administration for a nearly one-mile long retail development on the outskirts of Sandestin Resort.

Home Depot

(Florida) Responsible for Florida District, 75 plus sites. Site planning for all new Home Depot and Home Depot Expo stores.

Denotes projects done with previous firms

Education and Credentials 1998: Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, University of Georgia 2006: Landscape Architecture License – North Carolina 2006: Landscape Architecture License – Mississippi

Steve Butler: Artist / Planner, Craig R. Thurmond and Associates, Inc. Steve Butler brings to the team the capability of bringing design concepts to life through art. Steve has worked with developers, land planners, and architects for over 21 years. As a key team member, Steve provides concept sketches and color compositions to jumpstart the design process and produce final renderings and logos for early marketing. Steve is involved with successful projects along the East and Gulf Coast. Work Experience: Steve was an art director and lead concept illustrator for Applied Research Associates, Inc. He also worked for a nationally recognized engineering firm for 10 years under a Department of Defense contract. He was awarded two Addy Awards for illustration on regional projects and has had his fine art published internationally for the past 14 years.

International Harbor at Riviera Beach (Riviera Beach, Florida) CRT is working with the Master Developer Group (Viking Yachts and The Portfolio Group), the CRA, and the City of Riviera to recreate Riviera Beach. Along with the redesign and redevelopment of the working waterfront, CRT has helped the City to envision a new mixed use village center, more traditional neighborhoods and an additional large scale town center The Town of Prominence, Florida (Walton County, Florida) A Nantucket-style Traditional Neighborhood Development (TND), with a central downtown commercial district and a manmade waterfront. Tapestry Park (Panama City Beach, Florida) A Traditional Neighborhood Development (TND) located in Panama City Beach, FL.

Magnolia Plantation (Panama City Beach, Florida) An 85-unit Traditional Neighborhood Development on St. Andrew’s Bay.

Harbor Village

(Panama City, Florida) Located in the St Andrews CRA, CRT provided Envisioning, Master Planning, and Construction drawings for a 116 residential unit mixed use development. Features include garage terrace garden and 12,000 square feet of commercial space.

Candler Tower

(42nd Street in New York, New York) Remodeling and refurbishing of existing skyscraper in New York City.

Denotes projects done with previous firms

Education 1985 Bachelor of Fine Arts, Auburn University

International Harbor at Riviera Beach International Harbor is an urban mixed-use project in the Riviera Beach Community Redevelopment Area (CRA). This blighted community located in the very exclusive Palm Beach County has been at the center of controversy for several years. In a design competition with many qualified development teams across the country, CRT and the development team was selected as “Master Developer” for the cities Re-development of the approximately 900 acre Riviera CRA. CRT is the planning firm working with the master developer (Viking Yachts and the Portfolio Group), the CRA, and the City of Riviera Beach to revitalize Riviera Beach. CRT’s vision for the community includes a working waterfront, a new mixed-use village center, more traditional neighborhoods, and an additional large scale town center. A new harbor is being created to house large yachts, a charter boat fishing fleet, and other additional marine commerce. Refurbishing existing housing for affordable housing has been a major focus for the design team and the city. The creation of “school to work” programs, no down payment financial assistance, additional parks, greenways and community spaces also help to improve the “blighted” city and create more civic pride in the area with great potential.

Sansouci Santo Domingo is the oldest city in the Americas. The capital city of the Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo boasts a population of over 3 million people. Bisecting the city is the Rio Ozama, which outfalls into the Caribbean Sea. Sansouci is a new mixed use development located on the eastern side of the mouth of the river. Boasting a new port of call facility for Cruise ships, Sansouci will become a major attraction for the city and country as a whole. The more than 100 acres of development adjacent to the new port facility will have more than 3,000 residential units, 1 million square feet of commercial/office space hotels, a casino and a welcome center for the visitors to Santo Domingo. There are four general areas of development within Sansouci: a Waterfront Condo Tower area, a Town Center, a Regional Mall and Hotel/Casino/Conference Center area. The 27 towers along the waterfront have been designed and located to create a stunning skyline and still provide beautiful views for all the residents within the buildings. The Town Center area boasts over 450 residential units above nearly 200,000 sq. feet of commercial space with parking garages and green roof terraces. The regional mall will provide more than 1 million sq. feet of commercial/office space for the surrounding community. The hotel/casino/conference center area will provide more than 600 rooms, 220,000 sf of conference space an 110,000 sf casino. An ultra high-end luxury hotel is located on the site with all the necessary services for the six-star clientele. The gateway building to the project will be a multi-use welcome center with retail space, an amphitheater and music incubator to promote the local culture.

Prominence, Florida

Prominence, Florida is a new town located on the Scenic 30-A Corridor of Walton County. As town planners, CRT has created a Nantucket themed Traditional Neighborhood Development (TND) that promotes a pedestrian friendly, “walkable” concept. A central, commercial mixed-use downtown district was envisioned along with a man-made waterfront and a variety of residential housing types surrounding the town center. This town center has been designed to ensure the idea of live, work, learn and play. Residents and visitors will be able to experience a charter school, shopping, dining, theatrical events, movies, concerts on the green, fall harvest festivals and many other commercial and civic activities. Prominence is a DRI (Development of Regional Impact) and has required State level approval, as well as, local and county approvals.

The Village of Baytowne Wharf

The Village of Baytowne Wharf is located in the Sandestin Resort just outside Destin, Florida. CRT worked with an international team to create a 28 acre pedestrian oriented village. CRT was responsible for the conceptual planning, landscape and hardscape design as well as the construction administration for this project. This mixed-use village has spurred an explosion of value to the entire 2,400 acre Sandestin Resort. The village offers 420 condo/hotel units, a 168 suite hotel, approximately 60,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, and approximately 60,000 square feet of village retail space. The Village also offers a variety of shopping and dining experiences as well as a vibrant nightlife that both residents and tourists can enjoy.

Harbour Village

Harbour Village is located in the center of Historic St. Andrews in Panama City, Florida. CRT envisioned and managed this mixed use waterfront development that boasts 116 residential units and 12,000 square feet of commercial space. This bay front re-development project has become the catalyst for Bay County’s re-discovery of bay front in town living. CRT and the development team voluntarily entered into negotiations with the City of Panama City and St. Andrews Waterfront Partnership to develop a facility that fit within the historical nature and density of St. Andrews while proving a financial success for the development team. Harbour Village has become one of the re-development landmarks on St. Andrews Bay with its high visibility from the city and waterfront. Mr. Thurmond is now the President of the St. Andrews Waterfront Partnership, which is the managing organization for the St. Andrews CRA.

Magnolia Plantation

Magnolia Plantation is an 85 unit neighborhood located on St. Andrews Bay in Panama City Beach, Florida. CRT’s goal while envisioning this project was to coordinate a development that would save and accentuate the majestic trees that populate this beautiful property and fit within the existing residential neighborhood along Magnolia Beach Drive. CRT has accomplished this goal by keeping these majestic trees and making them the cornerstone of the design. This neighborhood concept boasts single family homes, row homes, and the newly envisioned product the “Plantation Home”. The Plantation Home is styled to appear to be a stately, three stories, single family residence while housing six, multi-family residences.

Gulf Place

Gulf Place is a community located on Scenic C30-A directly across from the beautiful white, sandy beaches of the Gulf of Mexico in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. CRT planned this community and town center to be practical and functional while keeping the majestic views of the emerald green water intact. This community houses a local bank, small boutiques, quaint coffee shops, and a cozy inn while providing such amenities as tennis courts, pools, playgrounds, and other recreational facilities. CRT also provided detailed amenity design, hardscape, and landscape design, as well as construction management for Gulf Place. With all that the Gulf Place community has to offer, there is no reason to ever leave.

Bridge Harbor

Bridge Harbor, located on approximately 150 acres of bay front property in the heart of Callaway, Florida, is envisioned to be the new inspiration for Callaway’s booming housing market. Using Traditional Neighborhood Design (TND) principles, CRT has created a mixed-use 525 unit TND of diverse housing types and neighborhood serving commercial areas while working to preserve the beauty of this pristine waterfront property on East Bay. The residential neighborhoods will surround a small town center with a commercial district that will support the residents of Bridge Harbor as well as the surrounding community. A proposed 120 slip marina will be located on Callaway Bayou along with a waterfront restaurant, ship store and lighthouse marking the entrance into Bridge Harbor’s protected harbor. Bridge Harbor has been designed to be a “walkable” community promoting the idea of community interaction and the integration of nature.