HOA Landscape Retrofit – Spacing for Planting
I am in the process of retrofitting the foundation plantings for the Spring Creek Townhome Association in Colorado Springs. The
Category: Landscape
Gold Hill Mesa Welcomes Hi-Point Home Builders to the Neighborhood
The following blog post was written by EVstudio Planning’s Summer Intern, Ji Soo Park of the University of Georgia: Hi-Point
Creating the Sense of Enclosure with Deep Setbacks
Let me start by saying that I am a huge advocate for new urbanism, neo-traditional neighborhoods and form-based codes, as
A Bump-Out for Traffic Calming and Storm Water Management
Bump-outs (also known as “curb extensions“) have become commonplace in many subdivisions across the country. They are also common in the
Green Roofs – Drawbacks and Benefits
Green roofs are a fairly new occurrence in the United States. Chicago and Portland are the two cities that have
An Urban Street Tree is Dependent on the Plant Material Around It
We seem to be a civilization that is constantly catching up, rather than one that is proactive. This can relate to many aspects of our lives, whether it is in our own health and wellness or how we take care of our responsibilities. Trees and plant material are an example that I notice, probably has something to do with being a landscape architect.
Urban Tree Selection
The selection of an urban tree is much more complex than the typical tree. There are many factors that are involved in successfully choosing which tree works best in the urban fabric.
A Big Advantage to the Multidisciplinary AE Firm
I’m on the board for the American Institute of Architect’s Denver Chapter and at our board meeting this evening we
Better Block Pikes Peak: A Colorado Springs Urban Intervention
Better Block projects have been popping up nation-wide, and on Sept 21-22 Colorado Springs will join the movement. By identifying
The Urban Streetscape Process
EVstudio practices with a philosophy of designing the streetscape to compliment the adjacent architecture. We measure the success of the
Pueblo Care and Rehabilitation Center Landscape and Site Planning
EVstudio recently finalized and submitted construction document drawings for the Pueblo Care & Rehabilitation Center in Pueblo, Colorado. The project
Low-Impact Development Tool in South Main, a Southern Colorado TND
At South Main, the image to the right shows a light imprint tool that provides a hard surface path from
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