Plan Smart. Engage Meaningfully. Build Better Communities.

What We Do

Public & Consensus Building + Planning

Sycamore delivers effective, far-reaching outreach and engagement for complex transportation and land use projects—from active living and trail plans to corridor studies, transit initiatives, safety action plans and comprehensive plans.

We combine trusted outreach methods—like in-person and virtual public meetings and workshops—with grassroots, community-led strategies to meet people where they are. Our approach is designed to build trust, broaden participation, and ensure meaningful input informs every stage of the planning process.

Our services include facilitation, survey design and implementation, focus groups, public information campaigns, website development, pop-ups, social media, and a full range of engagement tools that support and strengthen technical planning work.

Engagement

When citizens actively participate in the planning and development of a project, they are more likely to offer their support and help build widespread public acceptance. With our community engagement services, Sycamore can help ensure an engaged public as you plan for and develop your project.


Pop-up Events
Education and Outreach Campaigns
Survey Development and Implementation

Meetings & Facilitation

Asking for input and listening to the responses result in the identification of issues that are easily resolved in the planning stage. With our expertise in meeting facilitation services, as well as market analysis and research, we can create a program of outreach activities designed to foster valuable two-way communication.


Meeting Facilitation
Focus Groups
Public Meetings and Workshops

Content Development

Education through information is critical in collecting quality input and building consensus. With our web-based and print media creation services, including websites, social media and newsletter development, along with translation, we can provide materials in a variety of formats and languages to ensure reach of all audiences.


Online Content Development
 Newsletters
Email Campaigns

ABOUT US

Built on Community. Driven by Results.
Since 1996, Sycamore Consulting has helped communities shape their future through meaningful engagement and thoughtful planning. We connect people, elevate diverse voices, and deliver outcomes that reflect the needs of the communities we serve.

A woman-owned small business based in Decatur, Georgia, Sycamore is a registered DBE (State of Georgia), LSBE (DeKalb County), and SBE/FBE (City of Atlanta). Our experience includes partnerships with GDOT, GRTA, SRTA, ARC, ATL, MARTA, and cities and counties all across across Georgia.

 

Our People

Leah Vaughan

Principal and co-owner

Leahvaughan@sycamoreconsulting.net

404.725.8285

Kristine Hansen-Dederick

Principal and co-owner

hansen-dederick@sycamoreconsulting.net

678.296.6539

Madison Davis

Planner/Outreach Specialist
 

madisondavis@sycamoreconsulting.net

470.791.3374

Jen Price

Sr. Project Manager

Jenprice@sycamoreconsulting.net

470.783.4447

Ed Caddell

Senior Planner

Ed.caddell@sycamoreconsulting.net

470.783.4450

Marcus Hodge

Sr. Public Information Officer

marcushodge@sycamoreconsulting.net

470.783.4472

Yasamin K. Naik

Planner/Outreach Specialist

Yasaminknaik@sycamoreconsulting.net

470.446.0336

Communities at the Center. Results that Matter.

Since 1996, we’ve partnered with communities to shape their future through thoughtful, results-driven engagement. With over 50 years of combined experience, our team is committed to listening, building trust, and elevating voices—delivering outcomes that reflect the people we serve and create lasting impact. 

OUR ADDRESS

627 East College Ave, Suite E
Decatur, Georgia 30030

404-377-9147

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