Consider LED Outdoor Lighting to get LEED Points
It’s no surprise that LED lighting has made a significant impact on the energy use for lighting applications with it’s
Category: Planning
Jefferson County Height Restriction
Jefferson County, Colorado has changed the way that they look at building height effective May 20th, 2008. This is the
Documentation that Suits Your Audience
As architects & designers, we often work with people who have drastically different backgrounds, skills, experiences, and who care about
You Have Purchased a Property….Now What?
So you’ve purchased a property and are looking to get it renovated as soon as possible – don’t think for
Landscape Edging: Which Type is Most Applicable for My Landscape?
Previously, I wrote a blog on edge restraints (Landscape Edging: Which Variety Should I Use?) and some of the positives
Douglas County Drainage, Erosion, and Sediment Control Process (DESC)
Douglas County Drainage, Erosion, and Sediment Control (DESC) is a program integrated into Grading, Erosion, and Sediment Control (GESC) that
The Neighborhood Unit: How Does Perry’s Concept Apply to Modern Day Planning?
False interpretations of Perry’s concept have conceived segregation of land uses, further validating the modern-day road classification system and unfortunately created an auto-centric society in today’s first ring and outward suburban communities.
A Bicycle City Requires Bicycle Infrastructure
Many communities are not currently structured to support everyday cycling. However, in a lot of instances it can be as
The Dynamic Changes of Apartments
The Great Recession has changed the development market. I know what you are thinking, ‘no kidding John, that is a
Colorado Springs Neighborhood Landscape Master Plan
We recently completed a Landscape Master Plan in Colorado Springs on the northwest side of town. The Master Plan was
The Village Green: Size Matters
The Village Green is a coveted feature of Traditional Neighborhoods, both Old and New. It is, however, a neighborhood element
City Planner Humor – Planners Pointing
Last night my wife and I had dinner with friends from graduate school at Georgia Tech. Three of them
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