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 | May 25, 2011 | Comprehensive Planning and Codes, Sustainability
For those of you who may not know, Olson Planning & Urban Landscapes has a contract with Sustainable Fort Carson south of Colorado Springs. At Fort Carson, my responsibilities under this contract are to review submitted construction document drawings for...
by John W. Olson | Mar 13, 2011 | Sustainability
“It’s not easy being green.”In the past decade, to “Go Green” has become a household phrase. The phrase may have met its summit this past year when nearly every major corporation, some of which are not so ‘green’, used it as a marketing strategy....
by John W. Olson | Feb 9, 2011 | Comprehensive Planning and Codes, Sustainability, Urbanism
Partnership for Sustainable Communities I received a copy of the premier issue of the periodical P4SC today in the mail. The following are articles that I found interesting from the premier issue: Duany predicts decline of strict green building standards Sprawl...
