Our Team
Lew Oliver Inc. is a northeast Georgia based urbanism, master planning, and design firm with more than a decade of experience in advancing New Urbanism and residential design. LOI envisions, designs, and implements whole towns.
Master plans by LOI are designed with each community’s values, local vernacular, and climate in mind. LOI focuses on the pedestrian experience in each site plan, ensuring that physiological and psychological wellness of residents is paramount, and each plan considers how to enrich the landscape.
Lew Oliver, Principal of Lew Oliver Inc., has undertaken over 40 international charrettes. Many international charrettes were with Duany Plater-Zyberk as a preferred design consultant. One of Oliver’s favorite charrettes was the Scottish Sustainable Community Initiative, where he helped plan the first extension of Edinburgh since 1805.
Awards affiliated with LOI’s work include Platinum and Gold Best in America Living (BALA) Awards for “Single Family Community, 100 Units & Over,” and "Game Changer" (2023,) Platinum BALA Awards for "Community of the Year," "Best in Region," and "Best On-The-Boards Community" (2021), CNU Charter Award in the Neighborhood, District, and Corridor category (2021), International Americas Property Awards for "Best Mixed-Use Development of Brazil" and "Best Commercial High Rise of Brazil," (2021-2022), Eighteen 2021 OBIE Awards, including "Mixed-Use Community of the Year," three Home Builders Association of South Carolina 2021 Pinnacle Awards, Gold Best in America Living (BALA) Awards for "Best On-The-Boards Community," (2020), Atlanta Magazine’s Atlanta Groundbreakers of 2017, Coastal Living’s Ultimate Designer Beach House at Rosemary Beach, Southern Living’s Inspiration House at Cedar Bluff, and more.
An established and respected home builder with hundreds of homes in its portfolio, McKinney Builders was founded more than 50 years ago by Mac McKinney. Mac now works side-by-side with his son, Austin McKinney, and Jim Beveridge, who leads the company’s strategy and finance as well as building relationships with respected and forward-thinking developers. Austin has now taken over Mac’s role as owner as well as serves as the project manager, attending to the details for all of McKinney Builder's projects.
McKinney Builders is known for its outstanding contributions and performance in several large, master-planned developments they have been and are currently involved in – namely Serenbe, Trilith (formerly Pinewood Forest), the Gardens at Arbor Springs, The Village at Williams Park and now Burton. These developments have attracted interest and accolades throughout the country and world for their cutting-edge architecture, building technology, walkability, community amenities and innovation. In the past eight years, McKinney Builders has built a mix of custom homes and attainable homes in the very best neighborhoods. This allows for a lower price point than custom builds without compromising on quality or features.
Angelia Kiker is a seasoned real estate broker proudly serving the vibrant markets of North Georgia. With over three decades of experience, she has navigated the ever-changing real estate landscape with a passion for connecting individuals with their dream homes. As the owner and Qualifying Broker of Century 21 Community Realty, she is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of professionalism and ensuring exceptional service for her clients. Her commitment to excellence has not only shaped her career but has also earned the trust of those she's had the privilege of assisting. Angelia is married to Robb Kiker, an active Lt Col in the Georgia National Guard. She is a mother to 8-year-old Ben and a stepmother to 4 adult children that bring immeasurable joy to her life.