by John W. Olson | Mar 30, 2014 | Urban Planning and Design, Urbanism
“Nobody goes there anymore, it’s too crowded.” This of course is one of the quotes that is credited to Yogi Berra. The quote is an oxymoron, however it is repeated on a regular basis in a variety of manners. Probably the way that is most often stated...
by John W. Olson | May 18, 2011 | Comprehensive Planning and Codes, Sustainability, Town Planning, Urban Planning and Design, Urbanism
When was the last time that you drove past a business with a nearly empty parking lot and thought to yourself, “Wow! That looks like a good business, I should go there.” I would guess that for most of us, that has not happened. A component of this was discussed in...
by John W. Olson | Feb 28, 2011 | Comprehensive Planning and Codes, Streetscapes, Urbanism
Parking is always a matter that needs addressed with any sort of development. Downtowns and urban centers are certainly not an exception to the rule. Regardless of the district density or scale, parking is always a necessity that can be handled with street parking. ...
by John W. Olson | Aug 5, 2010 | Urban Planning and Design, Urban Renewal, Urbanism
Earlier this week, I was in the Denver for business and decided to enjoy a lunch at Belmar, a new urban destination retail neighborhood in suburban Lakewood. For those who are not familiar with Belmar, it is a redeveloped village that today occupies the land of the...
by John W. Olson | Apr 16, 2010 | Comprehensive Planning and Codes, Urban Planning and Design
A couple days ago, I wrote about parking regulations and the requirements for parking. The primary discussion was about commercial properties whether they are office, retail or restaurant. Today, I want to touch on a topic that is more common-place in how it affects...
