by John W. Olson | Dec 30, 2011 | Sustainability
The dawn of the New Year is approaching. The buzz of the New Year’s Resolution is beginning to consume the void space of the radio stations. The typical resolutions are out there – exercise more, eat less fast food, get organized, spend less money, save...
by John W. Olson | Dec 26, 2011 | Landscape Architecture, Streetscapes
Brick pavers are a great way to add visual interest to an urban streetscape. The following link and image describe a method of incorporating pavers without creating dangerous trip hazards in the sidewalk: Streetscape Brick Paver Considerations
by John W. Olson | Dec 19, 2011 | Town Planning, Urban Planning and Design
In the last blog post, Congestion Part 1: Addition by Subtraction, I asked the question “Is congestion really such a bad thing?” You may have read thinking that John is off the deep end on this one. Well perhaps, but what if I am right that congestion is...
by John W. Olson | Dec 15, 2011 | Town Planning, Urban Planning and Design
Congestion: It is a dirty little word in modern day society where the majority of the country is extremely automobile dependent. Most governing entities look at solving congestion as “The Top Transportation Priority”. In the eyes of most transportation planners and...
by John W. Olson | Dec 14, 2011 | Events, Sustainability
Each year, Fort Carson honors Installation personnel and community stakeholders with Sustainability Awards from Fort Carson. I was one of the honored recipients of the award this year. This was a tremendous honor not only to receive the award but to be in the company...