by John W. Olson | May 29, 2011 | Comprehensive Planning and Codes, Landscape Architecture, Streetscapes, Town Planning, Urban Planning and Design
Almost every city has the same thing in common. That is the love/hate relationship with water… specifically storm water. We all love water because it is such a precious resource that we are dependent upon. However, it is storm water that our civilization has grown...
by John W. Olson | May 3, 2010 | Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning and Design
As a landscape architect and urban designer, xeriscape and low-impact development are really inherant in design of projects at all scales. Xeriscape and Low-Impact Development are currently major buzz words as our culture moves through the sustainable practices. ...