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 | Jul 30, 2010 | Comprehensive Planning and Codes, Town Planning, Urban Planning and Design, Urban Renewal
For many years, homeowners have purchased their homes without transportation costs as a consideration. The price of the home was the primary indicator in the home purchase and whether it would be affordable or attainable. Unfortunately, there are many other smaller...
by John W. Olson | Jul 20, 2010 | Urban Planning and Design, Urbanism
In South Main, I noticed one of the greatest transitions along the transect that I have seen. Too often, the transition from attached homes, mixed-use commercial and live/work units to detached single-family is implemented awkwardly in new neighborhoods and...
by John W. Olson | Jun 24, 2010 | Comprehensive Planning and Codes, Urban Planning and Design, Urban Renewal, Urbanism
Transportation: When considering alternatives for Academy Boulevard, transportation and its framework are key. The existing model for Academy having 6-lanes of high-speed travel is not conducive to anything aside from moving vehicles. At a bare minimum, Academy...
by John W. Olson | Jun 23, 2010 | Comprehensive Planning and Codes, Urban Planning and Design, Urban Renewal, Urbanism
At the beginning of June, CNU Colorado was asked to participate in the AIA Colorado South Liveable Communities charrette/ workshop for the Pikes Peak Region. The workshop was held on the beautiful Colorado College campus just north of downtown Colorado Springs. ...