“Daniel has been our mojo master and an awesome experience architect. His input, valuable insight and most importantly, his great contagious attitude, has helped us get thru the hardest moments on our project. There’s no one out there who gets the essence of our complex project the way he does.”

Paola Barrera, Senior Project ManagerMarea La Paz, La Paz, Mexico

“The Velocity Group understands how to turn experience design and activation strategies into scalable actions that drives value for both the university and the surrounding community. In addition, their Story Swell communications model has provided us a new way of engaging our students to ensure their voice was an impactful part of the El Paso Avenue design process.”

Dr. Robin Bowen, PresidentArkansas Tech University

“The Velocity Group was the key to our success in developing a shared vision as we looked to expand the geography and impact of our downtown. Through the Place Accelerator program, our community group was positively challenged to think bigger -- leading to a solid foundation and alignment in placemaking language with strategies that will support long-term impacts. I strongly urge others to invite Daniel and his dynamic team to your community to bring a contagious energy behind development in your downtown.”

Meggie Froman-Knight, Workforce Development ManagerClaremore Industrial & Economic Development Authority

“Velocity Group has been providing important insights and recommendations to Newmark-Grubb Arkansas for several years, helping us identify possible investments as well provide value add consulting for our clients and tenants through their unique filter of experience design and activation. This team brings big ideas to the table and challenges the status quo, but also knows how to produce value and generate real time action that attracts positive attention to development projects, planning districts and initiatives.”

Paul Esterer, CEONewmark Grubb Arkansas|Vanadis 3

“Daniel Hintz is a really bright fellow who has lots of practical and pragmatic skills, and ton of vision and creativity. Usually you meet folks who have one of those attributes, but rarely both. Daniel is a rare sort of pro.”

John Anderson, Co-founder and PrincipalAnderson|Kim Architecture and Urban Planning

“Velocity provided the experience design insight to take the THRIVE brand from vision to implementation, working with us on concept development, site selection, community relations, communications, staff training, tenant recruitment, strategic planning and product execution. Their ability to help us identify our big why and then align the elements to deliver a solid project makes them an incredibly valuable and unique resource for any development.
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Rob ColemanCEO, ERC Properties

“The Velocity Group helped cultivate a shared vision for an expanded geography and economics of downtown Truckee through their Place Accelerator program. Daniel identified numerous catalytic opportunities for both private development and municipal investments, as well as outlined several strategic partnerships that resulted in immediate actions to move our downtown forward. I would strongly recommend the Velocity Group to any community looking to bring creative thinking and pragmatic approaches to the table.”

Seana DohertyPresident, Fresh Tracks Communication/Kawyha Foundation

“Developed the SE Downtown Master Plan and created the Arts and Market experience district concepts in partnership with the City of Bentonville Planning Department.”

BentonvilleArkansas

“Facilitated a Place Accelerator program that helped project partners align conversations and expand the overall economic footprint of downtown Claremore.”

ClaremoreOklahoma

“Working with a team led by Gateway Planning to define light rail ready station area neighborhoods and ensure designs forward long range economic, cultural and residential vision.”

Durham/Chapel HillNorth Carolina

“Presented models of DNA of Place™ and Theater of Cool™ at CNU24 Detroit.”

DetroitMichigan

“Worked with rebrand, organizational structure and experience design with coastal development project.”

La PazMexico

“Provided insights into possible catalytic projects, code changes and activation opportunities.”

TruckeeCalifornia

“Provided support and guidance on non-profit governance and experience economy strategies to the downtown association and consultation to several small downtown businesses.”

North Little RockArkansas

“Co-developer on the 8th Street Market concept: an 80,000 sq ft redevelopment of an old Tyson factory into a robust food experience hub that includes a 27,000 sq ft culinary school and multiple food-related tenants.”

BentonvilleArkansas

“Oversaw master plan public outreach campaign and plan development with H3 Studios and organizational development and economic development strategies for Downtown Springdale Alliance.”

SpringdaleArkansas

“Developed the downtown master plan with Gateway Planning team that included the creation of four experience districts.”

RogersArkansas

“Presented models of DNA of Place™ and Theater of Cool™ as models for Innovation Districts at the University of Oregon TED Talks.”

EugeneOregon

“Presentation on the Theater of Cool™ and provided strategic to help develop their culinary scene in alignment with their wine economy.”

Ashtabula CountyOhio