Lessons from Colorado Springs’ First Approved Cottage Court
In June, we celebrated the approval of Colorado Springs’ first cottage court—a milestone not only for this project, but for […]
Colorado Springs
Designing Better Landscapes Under HB25-1113
Thoughtful Landscape Design in a Water-Conscious Era Colorado’s HB25-1113 has sparked debate among developers, designers, and homeowners. Some critics assume
Prospect Village: A Tiny Home Zoning Case Study
Zoning codes are designed to regulate development patterns that communities understand well. But occasionally a project comes along that pushes
Clover on Cascade: Bringing the Missing Middle to Life Without an Overlay
In our ongoing work refining the Missing Middle with the City, it helps to revisit projects where we’ve already navigated
Designing with Less Turf: Colorado House Bill 25-1113
What HB25-1113 Means for Landscape Architects — and How Colorado Springs, Pueblo, and Fountain’s Requirements Will Need to Evolve Colorado’s
Colorado Springs, Entitlements, Missing MIddle, Urban Design
The Missing Middle
Across the country—and particularly in Colorado—housing affordability has become a critical issue. It is one that continues to worsen at
The Return of the Neighborhood Grocery Store
Recently, one of my favorite follows on X and Blue Sky, Steve Mouzon (@stevemouzon), posted a picture capturing the charm
Working Fusion at Mill Street
Working Fusion at Mill Street has become one of the most fulfilling endeavors of my life, and I am forever
The Planned Development Zone (PDZ) District
The Planned Development Zone (PDZ) District is a relatively new zone district in Colorado Springs, which effectively replaced the Planned
Why I Write
Blogging and writing have been therapeutic for me. This is the main reason I write. Our office deals with aspects