Spring 2026

JSD Welcomes Chuck Hanlon to Diversify Its Planning Team JSD’s already impressive planning team just got even stronger–we’re excited to welcome Chuck Hanlon as our new Senior Planner/Director of Urban Planning, bringing fresh perspective, expanded expertise, and a powerful boost to our growing Midwest presence. For developers eyeing opportunities across Wisconsin, Illinois, and Indiana, Chuck […]

JSD Provides Data Center Development Research JSD has partnered on multiple data center projects by conducting comprehensive entitlement/permitting research for data center developments and associated electrical infrastructure. This work, through Siemens, focuses on the scope of the facilities, including data center components and various electrical uses, to ensure regulatory feasibility and alignment with project delivery

Park & Boat Launch Wins ACEC Award Not only did the H.J. DeBaker Eagles Nest Park and Boat Launch project win the ACEC State Finalist award this year, but it’s looking forward to its first full summer open to the public, as JSD led the master planning, including several community engagement opportunities, to assist in final concept

Agrace Dementia Village JSD’s Landscape Architecture and Civil Engineering teams are leading the design of the Agrace Hospice & Dementia Village–a groundbreaking care environment that unites a grief support and hospice center with a proposed dementia‑specific assisted living —one of the first integrated facilities of its kind in the nation. Our work emphasizes exterior environments

Strategic Growth & New Opportunities Dave Jenkins, President/CEO As spring settles in and warmer days return, our headquarters recently welcomed a familiar visitor—the Easter Bunny—who sparked some friendly competition as our team joined the in-office hunt for candy‑filled eggs and the coveted $20 golden eggs. While the annual Easter egg hunt was a fun, lighthearted