by John W. Olson | Sep 26, 2011 | Landscape Architecture, Streetscapes, Sustainability, Urbanism
There are many parallels between the disciplines of Civil Engineering and Landscape Architecture. The two fields of land development expertise are in many instances dependent upon the success or failure of each industry. The relationships are most often interrelated...
by John W. Olson | Sep 21, 2011 | Events, Sustainability, Urbanism
Are you interested in learning more about LEED ND (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design – Neighborhood Development)? LEED-ND is the latest rating system from LEED that is developed to encourage walkable, diverse neighborhoods. As a member the LEED-ND...
by John W. Olson | Sep 19, 2011 | Comprehensive Planning and Codes, Town Planning, Urban Planning and Design
A common misconception in cities is that crime is isolated to certain areas of the city. Typically, crime areas are thought to be located in areas of high density like our downtowns or areas “planned” for the greater dwelling units per acre. Today, we...
by John W. Olson | Sep 12, 2011 | Sustainability, Town Planning, Urban Planning and Design, Urbanism
Over Labor Day weekend of 2011, my family met up with my parents in the beautiful neighborhood setting of South Main in Buena Vista, Colorado. South Main has been referenced in prior blog posts however for new readers, it is an evolving neighborhood built upon the...
by John W. Olson | Sep 11, 2011 | Events
I would like to reflect back on the day that has changed multiple aspects of how we live life today, September 11, 2001. I was in my senior year in the Landscape Architecture program at Kansas State University that morning. It was going to be just another day in...
