NASHVILLE, Tenn. — M2 Group has expanded its service offerings with the launch of a new land planning and landscape architecture division, strengthening the firm’s ability to provide end-to-end development solutions across the Southeast and Midwest.
The firm also announced the appointment of Brian Gallagher, ASLA, PLA, LEED AP, as director of land planning and landscape architecture. Gallagher brings nearly 20 years of experience spanning civic, commercial, residential, and mixed-use projects, and will lead the growth and strategic direction of the new division.
“Brian’s addition marks a significant step in M2’s growth and our commitment to delivering end-to-end solutions for our clients,” said Matt Bryant, PE, president of M2 Group. “Bringing land planning and landscape architecture in-house under experienced leadership creates opportunity at all levels — attracting more complex, rewarding work, deepening cross-discipline collaboration, and strengthening our ability to turn client ambitions into reality.”
Expanding Full Lifecycle Services
The new division integrates with M2’s existing civil engineering, land surveying, and development management services, allowing the firm to support projects from early feasibility and planning through design and construction.
According to the company, its land planning services will emphasize strategic site analysis and engineering-informed insight to align project vision, feasibility, and long-term performance from the outset. The landscape architecture practice will focus on creating high-performance, people-centered environments that balance design ambition with buildable, practical solutions.
Gallagher said the move reflects more than an expansion of services.
“Joining M2 is about more than simply expanding the service menu. It’s a chance to merge the creativity and strategic thinking inherent to land planning and landscape architecture with the precision and technical depth of a civil-survey firm,” he said. “I’m energized by what this combination unlocks — for our clients, our team, and the people whose everyday lives are shaped by the quality of the spaces around them.”
Leadership and Experience
In his new role, Gallagher will oversee team development, project delivery and quality control, business development, client relations, and the strategic direction of the division. Prior to joining M2, he served as principal of the Nashville office at EDGE, where he led multidisciplinary teams on a wide range of development projects.
Gallagher holds a bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture from West Virginia University and is a licensed professional landscape architect. He is LEED AP accredited and holds project management certification from PSMJ Resources.
