by John W. Olson | Nov 27, 2012 | Streetscapes, Town Planning, Urban Planning and Design, Urbanism
Better Block Pikes Peak was held in Downtown Colorado Springs over a 24-hour period, September 21-22, 2012. Better Block was put forth by a grassroots all-star team referred to as Colorado Springs Urban Intervention (CSUI). CSUI was a fund through the Colorado Springs...
by John W. Olson | Jul 10, 2012 | Events, Streetscapes, Urbanism
Below are some photos from today’s Better Block Meeting. Better Block is planned to be held on Pikes Peak Avenue between Nevada and Tejon in the heart of Downtown Colorado Springs. The demonstration will occur from noon on Friday, September 21 to noon on...
by John W. Olson | Jun 9, 2012 | Events, Urban Planning and Design, Urbanism
Several advocates in Colorado Springs met on June 7 to begin the conversation of a Better Block in Colorado Springs.(For more information on what a Better Block is, see BetterBlock.org or a local example near Downtown Denver, Better Block Jefferson Park). The decision...
by John W. Olson | Mar 7, 2011 | Comprehensive Planning and Codes, Landscape Architecture, Sustainability, Town Planning, Urban Planning and Design, Urbanism
Olson Planning & Urban Landscapes celebrated one year of business this past week. It has been a tremendous year and great strides have been made in building a foundation of business for several years to come. I have been asked over this past year on a few...
by John W. Olson | Aug 9, 2010 | Business
Last weekend, I had the privilege to hike to the top of Pikes Peak from the Cragg’s Campground (west side of Pikes Peak) with a good friend from Denver. The hike was beautiful and full of amazing views. Enjoy the pictures!
