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The company's designs aim to create pedestrian-friendly designs, including reconnecting neighborhoods divided by highways. When working with communities or organizations, MKSK works to understand challenges associated with the project while capitalizing on opportunities that have the potential to
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MKSK was founded in 2011, from a merger between MSI Design and
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Columbus' and other cities urban planning initiatives to accommodate for growth and community-focused public spaces. In 2000, MKSK created masterplan for the
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