http://urbanlandscapes.info/2012/05/30/curbside-cuisine-tactical-urbanism-in-colorado-springs/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2012/05/curbsidecuisinelogo.jpgCurbsideCuisineLOGOThe logo for Curbside Cuisine was designed by Jewels of SuperFine Design.2012-05-30T21:14:44+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2012/05/20/walkability/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2012/05/mapnificentcos-5min-nobike.jpgMapnificentCoS-5Min-NoBikeasdfasdf2012-05-21T13:30:39+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2012/05/16/a-long-three-weeks-of-tweets-including-retweets-from-cnu20/2012-05-17T01:30:05+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2010/03/26/coding-for-occasional-greater-setbacks/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/fence.jpgFence2012-05-07T02:22:34+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2012/05/03/retrofitting-at-the-scale-of-the-block/2012-05-02T18:04:53+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2011/01/16/sustainable-parking-lots/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/parking2.jpgParking2Porous paving, additional trees in grates and depressed landscape islands are all sustainable parking lot features in this image.2012-05-01T20:41:08+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2012/04/25/3256/2012-04-26T00:49:36+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2012/04/24/another-two-weeks-of-tweets/2012-04-24T18:42:40+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2012/04/15/neighborhoods-and-fitness/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2012/04/southglenn-24hrfit.jpgSouthGlenn-24HrFitA 24-Hour Fitness brings a sense of vibrancy to a Lifestyle Center during hours that the Center is otherwise closed for business.2012-04-16T01:03:17+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2012/04/11/redefining-apartments/2012-04-10T03:32:51+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2012/04/09/two-and-a-half-weeks-of-tweets/2012-04-10T02:36:22+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2012/03/27/removing-obstacles-in-the-public-process/2012-03-28T15:07:09+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2012/03/21/two-weeks-of-tweets-march-21-2012/2012-03-22T03:02:07+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2012/03/10/the-new-look-of-urban-landscapes/2012-03-09T17:44:40+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/olson-planning-urban-landscapes/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/pueblo-care-landscape-rendering.jpgRenderingRendering by John Olson in conjunction with EV Studio2012-03-09T17:42:36+00:00weekly0.6http://urbanlandscapes.info/2012/03/08/weekly-tweet-preservation-week-of-march-1-2012/2012-03-08T14:33:58+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2010/11/28/content-aware-tool-from-photoshop-cs5/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2010/11/img_15401.jpgIMG_1540Original Photo at Pueblo Justice Center Opening2012-03-05T02:47:09+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2010/12/19/the-cloth-shopping-bag-intentions-are-great-but-was-the-execution-really-%e2%80%98green%e2%80%99/2012-03-05T02:46:20+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2011/01/31/the-life-and-death-of-the-big-box/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/shark-withremora.jpgREMORA ON A LEMON SHARK, Negaprion brevirostris, BAHAMAS, ATLANSmaller ancillary chain stores live and die based on the success of the big box store. This condition is best compared to the Remora that travel with sharks. Photo from www.oceanwideimages.com2012-03-05T02:45:14+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2012/03/04/the-demonstration-era/2012-03-04T20:50:34+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2012/02/19/young-professional-connection-article-in-the-colorado-springs-business-journal/2012-02-20T05:04:03+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2012/02/14/implementing-leed-nd-for-existing-neighborhoods/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/rmg_logo_2012.jpgRMG_logo_20122012-02-15T03:13:34+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/blog/2012-02-14T03:50:06+00:00weekly0.6http://urbanlandscapes.info/2012/01/29/neighborhood-retail/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/missiontrace.jpgMission Trace RetrofitNeighborhood Retail can be accomplished with the retrofit of existing shopping centers by opening the shell of the structures to connect the neighborhood. Image created by John Olson. Participants in the vision include Dave Foster and Jim Houk.2012-02-15T03:21:45+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2012/02/05/village-green-how-big-is-too-big/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/prospect-newtown.jpgProspect-NewTownThe Village Green in Prospect has an appropriate ratio of density and enclosure, produced in part by the intensity of mature trees.2012-04-26T00:56:55+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2012/01/08/where-is-a-sharrow-applicable/2012-01-10T14:24:51+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2011/11/17/olson-planning-and-urban-landscapes-is-now-evstudio-planning-llc/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/evsp-logohorizontal-big.jpgevsp-logohorizontal-big2012-01-03T03:17:29+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2011/12/30/sustainable-new-years-resolutions/2011-12-30T17:14:20+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2010/04/15/hoa-landscape-retrofit-spacing-for-plantings/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2010/04/plantings.jpgPlantingsTight landscape beds require careful plant selection.2011-12-24T00:34:46+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2010/04/08/water-wise-landscapes/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2010/04/legacy_buffalograss.jpgLegacy_buffalograssLegacy Buffalograss2011-12-24T00:22:08+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2011/12/26/adding-interest-to-the-streetscape-with-brick-pavers/2011-12-24T00:15:59+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2011/12/15/congestion-part-1-addition-by-subtraction/2011-12-20T14:17:11+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2011/12/19/congestion-part-2-alternative-modes-of-transportation/2011-12-14T19:11:19+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2011/12/14/2011-fort-carson-sustainability-awards-at-the-colorado-sustainability-conference/2011-12-21T00:06:58+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2011/09/12/south-main-adaptive-flexible-resilient/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/south_main-west.jpgSouth_Main-WestA view of a cobblestone street called Swift Street in South Main.2011-12-03T19:29:53+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2011/09/26/rainwater-infiltration-and-coefficient-of-runoff/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/pueblo-parking.jpgPueblo-ParkingIn the parking lot at the Pueblo Municipal Complex, the parking areas are paved with concrete pavers with a loose gravel joint that allows rainwater to infiltrate.2011-12-03T19:29:06+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2011/10/08/a-visit-to-old-town-fort-collins/2012-04-09T16:05:27+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2011/10/13/the-importance-of-density-colorado-springs-quality-of-life-indicators/2011-12-03T19:27:45+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2011/10/31/a-neighborhood-designed-for-halloween/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/halloween-springcreek.jpgHalloween-SpringCreek2011-12-03T19:26:49+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2011/11/06/a-primary-streets-major-components-and-their-maintenance/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/fence-strip.jpgFence-StripThe image above shows major issues along a collector street in Northeast Colorado Springs. The image shows a lack of sidewalk, a failing wall, and considerable maintenance concerns beginning with the absence of landscape installation.2011-12-03T19:26:13+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2011/11/13/location-efficiency-for-a-place-of-worship/2011-12-03T19:25:36+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2011/12/03/streetscapes-are-about-context-not-peacocks/2011-12-03T19:24:05+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/articles-and-presentations/2011-12-01T20:25:12+00:00weekly0.6http://urbanlandscapes.info/2011/11/26/quantifying-the-value-of-city-council/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/council-salary-chart.jpgCouncil-Salary-ChartPopulation and Land Area Data from the 2010 US Census. Salaries from various resources. Research conducted November 21, 20112011-11-22T21:17:57+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2011/11/18/2011-colorado-sustainability-conference-recap-and-tweet-preservation/2011-11-21T14:14:57+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2011/01/10/greater-complications-create-greater-results/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/deadwood.jpgDeadwoodDeadwood, South Dakota, Aerial from Google Maps.2011-11-14T03:05:27+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2010/10/04/pueblo-care-rehabilitation-center-landscape-and-site-planning/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/pueblo-care-therapy.jpgRenderingThe Therapy Garden features a wide variety of plant material and walk surfaces.2011-10-29T21:11:29+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2010/12/17/hop-on-your-bikes-bike-on-your-hops-colorado-springs-sustainability-bike-tour/2011-10-29T21:05:27+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2010/12/14/sustainability-bike-tour-in-colorado-springs-spring-creek/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2010/12/cnucologo.jpgCNUCOlogoA Bird's Eye Perspective of a portion of Spring Creek. Image from Bing.com2011-10-29T21:01:22+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2010/09/07/colorado-leed-nd-pilot-projects-and-potential-leed-nd-candidates/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/stapleton.jpgStapletonBelmar (Denver, CO)2011-10-29T20:58:02+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2010/12/27/affordability-in-colorado-springs-should-consider-transportation-expenses/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2010/12/colsprgs-housing.jpgColSprgs-HousingMap from htaindex.com showing housing affordability in Colorado Springs2011-10-29T20:52:19+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2010/06/19/sustainability-in-the-department-of-defense/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/fc-solar-usaec.jpgFC-Solar-USAECA Solar Arrary at Fort Carson. Photo Courtesy of USAEC (U.S. Army Environmental Command)2011-10-29T20:45:50+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2011/05/13/bicycle-infrastructure/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/wile-e-coyote460.jpgWile-E-Coyote460Bicycle lanes that end in isolation are as effective as the cliff for Wile E. Coyote.2011-10-29T20:39:23+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2011/05/06/expert-witness-landscape-architect-an-educational-and-fullfilling-experience/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/logo-sm1.jpgExpert Witness2012-03-28T17:10:58+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2010/04/21/land-entitlements-for-vacated-golf-courses/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2010/04/golf_course_redevelopment.jpgGolf_Course_RedevelopmentGolf Course and Driving Range Redevelopment. Illustration by John Olson.2011-10-29T20:26:19+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2011/01/05/the-success-of-an-urban-tree-is-dependent-on-its-adjacent-plant-material/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/tree-irrigation.jpgTree IrrigationThe plant material that is adjacent to the tree acts as an indication of the need for water for the tree.2011-10-29T20:21:40+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2010/04/20/the-front-porch-and-what-makes-it-function/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2010/04/logo-new.jpgLogo-NewPorch is sited for privacy and interaction.2011-10-29T20:18:58+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2010/05/04/urban-street-trees-root-barrier/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/rolls2.jpgrolls2Image from Century Root Barrier Illustrating the Two Options of Application.2011-10-29T20:16:27+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2010/11/02/the-neighborhood-unit-how-does-perrys-concept-apply-to-modern-day-planning/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2010/11/perry_neighborhood.jpgPerry_NeighborhoodClarence Perry's "Neighborhood Unit" Diagram, 1929.2011-10-29T20:10:20+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2011/02/07/urban-tree-selection/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2011/02/tree-form.jpgTree-FormThe form of a tree is a primary consideration in an urban environment. Sketch by Olson Planning & Urban Landscapes.2011-10-29T20:01:44+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2011/10/23/considering-the-multi-functional-aspects-of-renewable-energy/2011-10-21T01:18:10+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2010/10/07/a-bump-out-for-traffic-calming-and-storm-water-management-part%c2%a02/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/curb_extension.jpgCurb_ExtensionThis bump-out, or curb extension effectively infiltrates storm water and supplements water for the plants.2011-10-17T16:22:08+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2010/09/22/bump-out-analysis-when-are-they-effective/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/bump_outsketch.jpgBump_OutSketchBump-Out2011-10-17T16:20:40+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2011/10/20/tour-of-the-net-zero-facility-at-nrel/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/img_6127.jpgNREL-01Signage inside the foyer of the Research Laboratory2011-10-17T00:41:56+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2011/10/16/road-maintenance-dilemma/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/pikespeak-circle-retrofit1.jpgPikesPeak-Circle-RetrofitAdequate space for on-street parking and a bicycle lane is available by only repaving one lane of traffic in each direction and the center turn lane on this Colorado Springs Street.2011-10-16T14:07:57+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2010/07/06/light-imprint-low-impact-development-tools-at-south-main/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2010/07/img_2116.jpgIMG_2116Utilizing a wood-framed attached single-family home, South Main transitions beautifully into live/work buildings from detached single-family homes.2011-09-26T14:52:03+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2011/09/21/leed-neighborhood-development-scavenger-hunt-10111/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/leedndscavengerhunt.jpgFLYER.ai2011-09-21T22:22:35+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2011/09/19/relationships-of-crime-and-land-use/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/crimedata-2008-citydata.jpgCrimeData-2008-CityDataCrime Data Per 100,000 people from 2008. Source: www.citydata.com2011-09-19T04:07:47+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2010/05/20/neighborhoods-vs-subdivisions/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/6-11-2006-07.jpg6-11-2006-07Prospect New Town in Longmont, CO is a fantastic example of a new neighborhood with diverse uses, home types and price points.2011-09-12T21:48:28+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2010/05/13/sprawl-its-not-who-to-blame-but-what-to-blame/2011-09-12T21:40:21+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2011/09/11/indivisible-with-liberty-and-justice-for-all-reflections-a-decade-later/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/nyc-pre9111.jpgNYC-Pre9112011-09-10T16:08:37+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2011/07/27/water-sense-landscape-design/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/gjgardner.jpgGJ Gardner Gold Hill MesaLandscape Design for the 2011 HBA Colorado Springs Parade of Homes featured home in Gold Hill Mesa.2011-09-09T15:22:29+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2011/08/08/euclidean-effects-on-the-built-environment/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/euclideaneffects.jpgEuclideanEffectsThese apartments and detached single family homes are a product of Euclidean zoning and yesterday's suburbs. Construction occurred in the late 60's and early 70's. Today, this area is home to some of the highest crime rates in Colorado Springs. Image from Bing.com.2011-09-05T19:17:13+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2011/09/05/the-euclidean-effects-on-transportation-systems/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/grid_sprawl.gifgrid_sprawlSegregation and Disconnected communities increase our dependence on the automobile and decrease our propensity to walk.2011-09-05T19:09:22+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2011/08/28/a-vision-for-memorial-park-in-colorado-springs/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/thefullcourtpress_special-bullettin.jpgProspect Lake at Memorial Park2011-11-18T02:30:41+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2011/08/22/the-village-of-castle-pines-as-a-neighborhood-center/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/villageatcastle_pines1.jpgVillageAtCastle_PinesA Birds Eye View Image of the Village at Castle Pines from Bing.com.2011-08-21T23:23:13+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2011/08/18/sidewalk-width-increases-do-not-have-to-be-expensive-or-impervious/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/walkway_widths.jpgWalkway_WidthsBy adding compacted breeze or decomposed granite along the edge of a concrete sidewalk, the functional aspects of a wide sidewalk are provided without the extra cost and impervious surface.2011-08-18T01:14:17+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2011/08/15/benefits-of-the-front-porch-extend-beyond-function-and-architecture/2011-08-15T02:17:13+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2010/03/26/country-club-plaza-kansas-city/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/img_1203.jpgIMG_1203My wife and two daughters posing with one of the many rabbits currently in the plaza for Easter.2011-08-07T14:45:17+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2010/03/22/kansas-city-tour-1-park-place/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/img_1131.jpgIMG_11312011-08-07T14:35:46+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2010/03/07/tree-island-drainage-mulch/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/tree-island-springcreek-crop.jpgTree-Island-SpringCreek-crop2011-08-07T14:21:59+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2010/02/28/east-spring-creek/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/eastspringcreek.jpgEastSpringCreek2011-08-07T13:52:35+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2011/08/03/updated-photos-of-the-gj-gardner-leed-for-homes-residence/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/gj-011.jpgGJ-012011-08-04T15:18:07+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2011/08/01/the-fundamental-components-of-euclidian-zoning/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/euclid-oh-bing.jpgEuclid-OH-BingThis bird’s eye image from Bing Maps (www.bing.com) illustrates Euclid, Ohio today where the segregation of land uses is evident in the photos.2011-08-01T14:27:28+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2011/07/25/olson-to-present-at-repowering-southern-colorado-renewable-energy-expo-2011-in-pueblo/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/repowering_flyer2.jpgrepowering_flyer2011-07-22T18:33:46+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2011/07/21/infill-a-term-with-a-variety-of-scales/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/infill_homes.jpgInfill HomesTwo new homes were recently constructed near Old Colorado City in Colorado Springs.2011-07-19T03:13:57+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2011/07/18/colorado-springs-sustainability-bike-tour-2011-recap/2011-07-18T14:43:25+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2011/07/07/lake-community-design-access-is-critical/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/grand_lake-01.jpgGrand_Lake-01Sunset on Grand Lake in northeast Oklahoma.2011-07-10T15:20:12+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2011/07/06/the-residential-landscape/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/pueblo-garage-walk.jpgPueblo-Garage-WalkOrnamental grass is an effective material to soften the appearance of the base of a wall.2011-07-05T21:04:57+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2010/06/09/landscape-edging-varieties/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/img_1518.jpgIMG_1518Landscape beds should utilize the adjacent concrete and buildings as the "edge" whenever possible to minimize costs and excess materials.2011-07-05T19:09:46+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2011/06/28/colorado-springs-sustainabilty-bike-tour-2011/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/cs-sustainabiltybiketour-011.jpgBike Tour 032011-06-30T21:11:27+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2011/06/27/contra-flow-bicycle-lane-advantages-and-considerations/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/boulder-contraflowlane.jpgBoulder Contra Flow Bicycle LaneA contra-flow bicycle lane in Boulder, Colorado.2011-06-27T15:32:51+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2011/06/24/urban-planning-as-a-satisfying-career/2011-06-25T02:25:56+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2011/06/20/andres-duany-explains-the-incorporation-of-agriculture-and-urbanism/2011-06-20T03:49:38+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2011/04/20/agricultural-urbanism-a-smart-growth-opportunity-for-entitled-puds/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/tdrs-abstract.jpgTDR-AbstractA transfer of development rights provide for more compact development accomplishing two times the density on 1/16th of the land.2011-06-20T03:40:26+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2011/06/17/the-allure-of-residential-park-frontage/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/parkhomes.jpgParkHomesResidential park frontage can create neighborhood amenities when used sparingly.2011-06-17T14:08:28+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2011/06/14/the-conservative-practice-of-going-green/2011-08-16T22:13:21+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2011/06/09/lessons-from-a-bicycle-city/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/madison-dt.jpgMadison-DTBicycling is a mobility of choice in Madison, WI.2011-06-13T13:18:30+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2011/05/31/t3-new-urbanism/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/thewaters-mouzon.jpgThe WatersPortions of the TND, The Waters in Alabama, maintain a rural character while accomodating the single-family residential. Notice the sensitivity to the street width, single-sided curbs, and the rolling character of the terrain. The infrastructure is incorporated into the landscape in a majestic manner that compliments the character.2011-06-07T23:09:10+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2011/06/06/landscape-urbanism-vs-new-urbanism-review-of-the-discussion-at-cnu-19/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/madison-waldheim.jpgMadison-WaldheimCharles Waldheim presents the Landscape Urbanism at the closing plenary session at the Congress for the New Urbanism in Madison. 4 June 2011.2011-06-08T16:29:45+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2011/06/05/cnu-19-twitter-feed/2011-06-06T04:24:04+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2011/05/29/storm-water-management/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/engineered-ditch.jpgEngineered-DitchA concrete drainage swale between lanes on an urban highway. Credit: Bing.com2011-05-29T04:37:48+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2011/05/25/nexus-of-net-zero-and-leed/2011-05-25T23:42:14+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2011/05/23/climate-change-adaptation-ny-times-article/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/nytimes-climatechangeadaptation.gifNYTimes-ClimateChangeAdaptationImage from City of Chicago - Wight & Company.2011-05-24T03:01:05+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2011/05/20/cnu-19-madison-wisconsin-is-coming-soon/2011-05-18T03:57:43+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2011/05/18/parking-agreements-the-benefits-of-shared-parking/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/sharedparking-table-yates.jpgdesign guidelines-NovCoverUpdate.pdfShared Parking Table for Yates Farms Neo-traditional Neighborhood2011-05-18T02:22:25+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2011/05/16/parking-requirements-less-is-more/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/parking_lot1.jpgParking_LotAn oversized parking lot can result in unpredictable circulation patterns. Image courtesy of Bing.com2011-05-16T18:40:42+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2011/05/12/bicycles-complete-transportation-networks-in-communities/2011-05-13T03:04:34+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2011/05/09/has-technology-made-us-lazy-as-a-civilization/2011-05-09T03:39:34+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2011/05/04/quantifying-the-effects-of-suburban-living/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/costs-of-sprawl.jpgCosts of Sprawl2011-05-04T03:06:52+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2011/04/27/catalytic-downtown-castle-rock-competition-presentation-landscape/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/cr-ls-02.jpgCR-LS-022011-05-02T23:11:40+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2011/05/02/united-we-stand-death-of-bin-laden/2011-05-02T18:13:21+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2011/04/29/2292/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/development-wordle1.jpgJava Printing2011-04-29T03:26:39+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2011/04/25/castle-rock-catalytic-downtown-design-competition/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/castlerock-bing-birdseye-labels.jpgCastleRock-Bing-Birdseye-LabelsAerial of Downtown Castle Rock. Original photograph from Bing.com2011-04-24T20:03:14+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2011/04/22/net-zero-energy-water-waste/2011-04-20T01:59:37+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2011/04/18/landfill-diversion-through-nomenclature-and-education/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/waste.jpgWasteWhen the landfill diversion program has been in place, greater capacities will be necessary for the compost and recycling receptacles compared to the landfill receptacle.2011-04-17T22:28:13+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2011/04/15/is-the-word-sustainability-sustainable/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/triplebottomline.jpgTripleBottomLineThe Triple Bottom Line is one method of measuring sustainability.2011-04-14T23:41:16+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2011/04/13/the-bicycle-lane-an-easy-mechanism-for-jobs-and-sustainability/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/memorialpark2.jpgMemorialPark2Union Avenue (north/south Arterial street in center of the image) is an important bicycle street in Colorado Springs.2011-04-13T01:39:08+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2011/04/11/smart-growth-in-small-towns-and-rural-communities-workshop-recap/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/salida.jpgSalidaAn aerial view of Salida, circa 1996 illustrating the organizing grid of streets originally established by the railroad. Aerial image from MSR Maps.2011-04-11T00:15:28+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2011/04/06/arterial-killed-the-neighborhood/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/hgv-transition.jpgHGV-TransitionAt Highlands Garden Village in Denver, the transition between the existing neighborhood and the new homes is handled in a contextual manner.2011-04-06T03:25:42+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2011/04/03/the-new-economy-2-of-3/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/hgv-cohousingcommon.jpghgv-cohousingcommonA component of the Denver's Highlands Garden Village is a well-used Co-Housing Community.2011-07-07T19:16:05+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2011/04/01/the-new-economy-1-of-3/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/suburban-colorado_springs.jpgSuburban-Colorado_SpringsThis is one of the many suburban neighborhoods that started construction in the "old economy".2011-04-04T13:18:00+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2011/04/04/the-new-economy-3-of-3/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/bradburn-home.jpgBradburn-HomeA home in Bradburn Village in Westminster, Colorado involves something much greater than an investment.2011-04-03T19:06:07+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2011/03/21/landscape-design-turfgrass-lawn/2011-03-28T13:26:06+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2011/03/30/landscape-design-transitions-in-the-ground-plane/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/landscape-dont.jpgLandscape-DontThe array of ground plane materials presents maintenance and aesthetic issues in the landscape.2011-03-27T03:20:23+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2011/03/28/landscape-design-general-rules-for-a-turfgrass-lawn/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/inefficient_turf.jpgInefficient_TurfAn inefficient turf area design results in over-irrigation.2011-03-27T01:27:59+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2011/02/28/parking-on-the-street-types-of-street-parking/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2011/02/street_parking-parallel1.jpgLayout1A typical 300-ft length block has the capacity for 80 parallel parking spaces.2011-03-19T20:33:26+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2011/03/19/smart-growth-in-small-towns-and-rural-communities-salida-colorado/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/smartgrowth-small_towns-1.jpgSmartGrowth-Small_Towns-12011-03-19T20:15:09+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2011/03/13/what-does-it-mean-to-go-green/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/zerohierarchy.pngzerohierarchy2011-03-14T01:08:49+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2010/04/02/colorado-high-speed-rail/2011-03-07T18:51:37+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2011/03/07/the-nexus-of-smart-growth-and-landscape-architecture/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/logo-sm.jpgLogo-sm2011-11-22T19:02:08+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2011/02/14/1983/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2011/02/philadelphia-street.jpgphiladelphia-streetSkinny street in historic Philadephia.2011-04-03T21:04:39+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2010/06/23/aia-colorado-south-livable-communities-workshop-charrette/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/img_1913.jpgIMG_1913J. David Thorpe of Colorado Springs and Michael Copeland of Denver present their plans for a green infrastructure in downtown Colorado Springs.2011-02-12T23:39:54+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2010/06/05/aia-colorado-south-livable-communities-presentation/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/academy-ex.jpgAcademy-ExExisting Mission Trace Shopping Center.2011-02-12T23:39:20+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2011/01/13/townhouse-infill-great-use-of-abundant-stock-of-vacant-commercial-property/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/townhome-infill.jpgTownhome InfillTownhome Infill Site Plan, Rendering by Olson Planning & Urban Landscapes2011-02-12T23:28:40+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2011/02/09/new-periodical-for-urbanists-and-advocates-of-holistic-sustainability/2011-02-10T03:28:29+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2011/01/24/the-evolution-of-the-block-pattern-colorado-springs-platte-avenue/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/platte_avenue.jpgPlatte_AvenueA Timeline of Development in Colorado Springs along Platte Avenue.2011-01-23T21:37:19+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2010/03/13/pueblo-municipal-complex/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/garage-aerial.jpgGarage-AerialMain Street Parking Garage Landscape2011-01-16T23:13:37+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2010/12/06/pueblo-main-street-parking-garage-wins-national-award/2010-12-07T04:08:36+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2010/12/04/leaders-focus-on-sustainability/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2010/12/sfc_final_vertical.jpgSFC_final_verticalAlicia Archibald, Sustainability Planner, U.S. Army Garrison Fort Carson, facilitates personal sustainability sessions at the 2010 Southern Colorado Sustainability Conference & Expo Nov. 18-19 at Antlers Hilton.2010-12-04T21:19:36+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2010/12/01/photoshop-replaces-the-auto-oriented-with-walkable/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2010/11/institute-boulder-1.jpgInstitute-Boulder-1Original Aerial View of Portion of Shooks Run Neighborhood. Aerial from MSR Maps.2010-12-01T03:27:55+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2010/11/28/envisioning-the-redevelopment-of-the-citadel-mall/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2010/11/citadel-existing.jpgCitadel-ExistingAn Aerial Image from Google Earth of the Existing Citadel Mall2012-03-14T19:16:14+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2010/11/17/third-place-in-colorado-springs-where-are-they/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2010/11/southlookingnorth.jpgsouthlookingnorthEighth and Pearl is a CNU-Charter Award Winning New Urban Project in Boulder, Colorado. It is definately a vibrant space; this photo taken mid-morning on a Friday.2012-04-26T00:49:40+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2010/05/24/safe-routes-to-school-a-band-aid-for-the-last-60-years-of-planning-around-the-vehicle/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/neighborhoodsprawl-tlow.jpgNeighborhoodSprawl-TLowDiagram created by Tom Low of DPZ Charlotte illustrating a traditional connected grid on the top in contrast to typical suburban sprawl's disconnected street classification.2010-11-17T20:11:12+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2010/06/16/sprawl-repair-conventional-suburban-neighborhoods/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/suburbia_retrofit-01.jpgSuburbia_Retrofit-01This is a quick rendering snapshot of a conventional suburban developement (CSD).2010-11-17T20:10:38+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2010/07/08/a-light-imprint-low-impact-development-tool-in-south-main/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2010/07/img_2183.jpgIMG_2183The stone pathway is on the right in the foreground, while the crushed sidewalk transition is shown on the left hand side of the image. 2010-11-17T20:09:48+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2010/07/12/buzz-boulevard-a-context-sensitve-model-for-neighborhood-boulevards/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2010/07/img_2214.jpgIMG_221425-ft of seperation between trees allows plenty of space to parallel park a standard vehicle in South Main.2010-11-17T20:09:30+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2010/07/30/cnt-includes-transportation-as-a-variable-for-measuring-affordability/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2010/07/coloradosprings-housingonly.gifColoradoSprings-HousingOnlyThis map from CNT shows Colorado Springs' Affordable locations (shown in yellow) stretching well into the suburbs.2010-11-17T20:09:05+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2010/08/23/the-five-minute-walk-more-than-just-a-circle/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/instituteboulder.jpgInstitute&BoulderThe traditional neighborhood includes a high level of connectivity allowing actual walk distances to nearly meet the 1/4 mile radius.2010-11-17T20:08:11+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2010/09/16/leed-a-critique-on-the-unintended-consequences-of-ss-credit-5-2-maximize-open-space/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/american_lo.jpgamerican_loImage created by Duany-Plater Zyberk & Company - James Wassell2010-11-17T20:07:14+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2010/11/15/the-new-urban-workplace/2010-11-17T20:05:49+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2010/11/12/alternatives-to-bluegrass-for-the-larger-areas-in-a-landscape/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2010/11/hachita-blue-grama-grass.jpg‘Hachita’ Blue Grama GrassBlue Grama Grass can be mowed to 3" in Height or unmowed at 12" if desired. Water for Blue Grama is minimal per year and after establishment Blue Grama does not need supplemental irrigation.2010-11-12T19:59:45+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2010/11/12/xeriscape-is-not-zeroscape/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2010/11/miniskips-net-bluegrass.jpgminiskips-net–bluegrassImage from www.miniskips.net2010-11-13T07:24:34+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2010/10/23/pueblo-landscape-architecture-video/2010-10-23T15:14:24+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2010/10/18/where-are-bump-outs-most-effective-where-are-bump-outs-excessive-for-development/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/tightstreet_web.jpgTightStreet_WebA narrow cross-section is more often more appropriate for traffic calming than bump-outs.2010-10-18T13:22:28+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2010/10/11/colorado-springs-should-market-its-olympic-assets/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/usoc-streetscape.jpgUSOC-StreetscapeA subtle Olympic Ring emblem located throughout downtown Colorado Springs would bring awareness of our Olympic assets.2010-10-11T01:36:15+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2010/04/22/medinah-country-club-2012-ryder-cup-improvements/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2010/04/medinah_600x400.jpgMedinah_600x400Medinah Country Club, home of the 2012 Ryder Cup.2010-10-05T21:29:35+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2010/09/30/sustainable-rideshare-program-decreases-automobile-dependence-at-fort-carson/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/tallerdy.jpgTallerdyTallerdy has been continuing the give a Soldier a ride tradition for years.2010-09-29T18:19:29+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2010/09/29/cradle-to-grave-transportation-planning-road-widening/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/road_diet-norwalkva.jpgRoad_Diet-NorwalkVAThere are many opportunities in the Pikes Peak Region where a Road Diet, similar to the one shown above, are appropriate without new pavement. Source: Virginia DOT's Lawyers Rd Road Diet2010-09-28T21:59:12+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2010/09/14/repowering-southern-colorado-expo-recap/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/img_2882.jpgIMG_2882REPowering Southern Colorado Expo at CSU Pueblo (Aug-2010)2010-09-14T02:04:14+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2010/09/08/colorado-springs-sustainability-bike-tour-2/2010-09-07T14:15:58+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2010/08/31/great-streets-academy-boulevard-the-multi-way-boulevard-as-an-option/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/multiwayblvd-sect.jpgMultiWayBlvd-SectThe multi-way boulevard allows for arterial-like speeds in the middle of the right-of-way, yet a context-sensitive design approach along the edge, enabling urban building frontage.2010-08-31T02:21:21+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2010/04/27/landscape-urbanism-a-critigue-from-a-cnu-cardholder-and-landscape-architect/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2010/04/metrograma_pgt-plan_12.jpgmetrograma_pgt-plan_12This parking structure could have created a greater pedestrian experience with proper lining of the garage with architecture and building frontage. Landscape was necessary to play the role of creating the pedestrian experience until financing is available for liner construction.2010-08-25T19:40:33+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2010/04/17/historic-downtown-golden-new-urbanism-the-old-fashioned-way-event-recap/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2010/04/golden-clearcreek.jpgGolden-ClearCreekClear Creek Square in Downtown Golden (Image Courtesy of Bing)2010-08-24T04:03:14+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2010/04/23/pueblo-landscape-standards-important-requirements-for-landscape-architects-in-pueblo/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2010/04/pueblo-landscapestandard-sktch.jpgPueblo-LandscapeStandard-SktchThis sketch illustrates the minimum landscape architectural requirements for a parking lot in Pueblo. Illustration by John Olson.2010-08-24T03:59:10+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2010/04/29/community-garden-start-small-and-grow/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2010/04/garden-sketch-v2-anno.jpgGarden-Sketch-V2-AnnoCommunity Garden Concept with the Reserved Plots Highlighted.2010-08-24T03:56:45+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2010/05/12/pueblo-justice-center-photos/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/img_1501.jpgIMG_15012010-08-24T03:52:04+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2010/06/11/landscape-edging-which-type-is-most-applicable-for-my-landscape/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/edge_restraints.jpgEdge_RestraintsTable that could be incorporated into the Landscape SmartCode Module. Table by John W. Olson; SmartCode Graphic From SmartCode Central.2010-08-24T03:45:47+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2010/06/30/colorado-springs-sustainability-bicycle-tour-photos/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/img_2064.jpgIMG_2064Lunch Presentation at Nosh about the use of local foods in Colorado Springs. Menu changes daily pending on available produce and time of year.2010-08-24T03:40:56+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2010/07/01/south-main-photo-june-2010/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/img_2083.jpgIMG_2083South Main in Buena Vista.2010-08-24T03:38:20+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2010/07/15/pueblo-justice-center-wins-a-construction-award/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2010/07/pueblo-front.jpgPueblo-FrontRendering by John W. Olson under employment of Thomas & Thomas.2010-08-24T03:32:59+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2010/08/09/pictures-from-my-pikes-peak-hike/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/img_2708.jpgIMG_2708We followed this rock and used it as our measurement for how high we were. It was visible for the initial ascent.2010-08-24T03:29:57+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2010/08/13/belmar-a-trip-through-time-via-google-earth/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/ge-belmar-oct99.jpgGE-Belmar-Oct99Oct. 1999- The sad and depressed Villa Italia Shopping Mall in Lakewood, CO. Note to the readers, you likely have one of these vacant eyesores near by...2010-08-24T03:25:32+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2010/08/19/a-closer-look-at-multiway-boulevards-for-colorado-springs/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/multiway_boulevard.jpgMultiWay_BoulevardThis is a generic multi-way boulevard illustrating the relationship between the faster moving traffic (center 4 lanes) and the local streets. Illustration by OlsonPlanning.com2010-09-07T22:53:09+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2010/08/05/belmar-a-model-for-shopping-center-retrofits/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/belmar-01.jpgBelmar-012010-08-05T02:46:59+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2010/07/27/ornamental-grasses-compliment-the-arid-streetscape-of-colorado/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2010/07/img_26431.jpgIMG_2643This landscape retrofit included Silky Thread Grass, or Nasella, in replacement of large spireas.2010-07-27T03:26:06+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2010/07/23/adaptability-in-use-changes-for-downtown-colorado-springs/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2010/07/fbcbook.jpgfbcbookBuildings in Downtown Colorado Springs are now more readily flexible to changes in market conditions.2010-08-10T23:35:28+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2010/07/20/transitions-in-building-use-and-density/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2010/07/img_21161.jpgIMG_2116Setbacks, Material Changes and Architectural Styles Allow the Wood-Framed Home to become a Transition From a Live/Work Unit to Detached Residential.2010-07-21T00:40:03+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2010/07/10/what-is-the-roi-for-mowing-the-lawn/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2010/07/legacy_buffalograss.jpgLegacy_buffalograssLegacy Buffalograss example from High Country Gardens. Image from High Country Gardens.2010-07-20T17:52:44+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2010/06/24/academy-boulevard-imagine-the-possibilities/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/multi_way_blvd.jpgMulti_Way_BlvdAn example of a retrofitted arterial into a multi-way boulevard in Cathedral City, CA. Image courtesy of Freedman Tung & Sasaki Urban Design.2010-06-22T04:23:57+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2010/06/21/denver-light-rail-failing-not-from-my-observations/2010-06-21T17:05:54+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2010/06/14/light-imprint-bioswale/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/bioswale.jpgBioSwale15 Minute Watercolor Sketch of Conceptual Light Imprint Bioswale.2010-06-13T01:57:52+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2010/06/11/colorado-urbanist-issue-1-of-2010-cnu-colorado-newsletter/2010-06-11T14:09:09+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2010/06/07/the-iconic-skyline/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/p9060032.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAThis photo was taken in Boulder at the CNU Award winning Eighth and Pearl Project.2010-06-07T15:18:55+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2010/06/02/south-main-new-urban-neighborhood-now-has-a-blog/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/southmain-rendering.jpgSouthMain-RenderingRendering by Dover-Kohl Partners of the vision for South Main.2010-06-14T18:21:01+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2010/05/28/931/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/lid-pkglot.jpgLID-PkgLotThis "low impact" solution for stormwater management in parking lots is effective in directing stormwater to the plant material but can become very costly with excessive concrete curbs and curb cuts. Photo from Light Imprint Handbook by DPZ Charlotte.2010-05-29T16:15:04+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2010/05/26/medians-returning-to-natural-state-via-budget-cuts-instead-lets-grow-something-productive/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/img_1769.jpgIMG_1769*Please excuse the Quality, picture taken through the sunroof.2010-05-25T20:54:28+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2010/05/19/planting-retrofit-along-sidewalk/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/blue_mist.jpgBlue_MistBlue Mist Spirea. Source: highcountrygardens.com2010-05-19T02:51:01+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2010/05/18/regulation-of-use-changes-why-so-complicated/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/office_park.jpgOffice_ParkOffice tenants have vacated their downtown buildings for places like this "Office Park" that insults the nomenclature of "park". Image courtesy of Bing.com.2010-05-16T21:25:04+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2010/05/17/healingtherapy-gardens/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/metro-courtyard-sm1.jpgMetro-Courtyard-smTherapy Garden within the Metropolitan Hospital in Wyoming, MI. Rendering and design completed in conjunction with HDR Planning.2011-02-28T20:58:12+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2010/05/14/light-imprint-initiative-the-holistic-alternative-to-lid-low-impact-development/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/light_imprint.jpgLight_ImprintFront Cover of the Light Imprint Handbook, written by DPZ Charlotte.2010-05-14T04:17:39+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2010/05/11/tif-and-greenfield-development-copper-ridge-part-3-of-3/2010-05-11T18:30:49+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2010/05/07/tif-and-greenfield-development-part-1-of-3/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/interquest.jpgInterquestAs described in Option 3, modifications to Interquest Parkway could accomplish goals of the completion of "Powers" without the additional infrastructure.2010-05-11T13:01:32+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2010/05/10/tif-and-greenfield-development-copper-ridge-part-2-of-3/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/radius-map.jpgRadius-MapCopper Ridge is in the center of the circles representing distances from Copper Ridge. The other major retail developments are noted on the map.2010-05-11T13:00:25+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2010/05/06/incorporating-religous-and-institutional-uses-into-neighborhoods/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/yatesfarms-011.jpgYatesFarms-01The incorporation of Institutional/Civic uses such as Places of Worship was a critical component of the Yates Farms TND in Artesia, NM.2010-05-05T19:16:33+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2010/05/05/killeen-texas-landscape-frontage-standards/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/killeen-standards-b2.jpgKilleen-Standards-B2This illustration shows the trees spaced at 25-feet on-center along the frontage.2010-05-03T21:05:55+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2010/05/03/low-impact-development-xeriscape-shouldnt-they-be-a-prerequisite-in-the-southwest/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/parkinglot.jpgParkingLotIn Pueblo, in lieu of seperate water detention, we utilized porous pavers and a below-grade detention system below the parking lot.2010-05-03T02:26:10+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2010/05/02/community-garden-revised-sketch/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/comm-gard-park-sk2b.jpgComm-Gard-Park-Sk2bRevised Garden Layout.2010-05-02T01:44:30+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2010/05/01/sprawlanta-first-and-main-productions/2010-05-01T16:37:10+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2010/04/30/charrette-vs-brainstorming/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2010/04/charrette-feedback-cycles.jpgcharrette-feedback-cyclesGraphic from the National Charrette Institute. www.charretteinstitute.org2010-04-29T01:58:00+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2010/04/28/bicycle-as-a-mode-of-transportation/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2010/04/boulder_bike_lane.jpgBoulder_Bike_LaneThis is a beautifully landscaped seperated bike lane in Downtown Boulder.2010-04-26T18:27:35+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2010/04/26/colorado-springs-streetcar-feasibility-study/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2010/04/streetcar_small_web.jpgstreetcar_small_webIllustration of the streetcar potential in downtown Colorado Springs. Illustration by J. David Thorpe of Colorado Springs.2010-04-26T03:09:34+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2010/04/25/shopping-center-reinvestment-greyfield-redevelopment/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2010/04/cent_commons-011.jpgCent_Commons-01www.olsonplanning.com2010-04-25T16:40:10+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2010/02/28/suburban-shopping-center-retrofit/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/dreamcity_board.jpgDreamCity_board2010-04-25T01:06:44+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2010/04/22/colorado-springs-sustainability-bike-tour/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2010/04/biketour-agenda-v3-1.jpgBikeTour-Agenda-v3-12010-04-21T18:24:23+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2010/04/21/affordable-housing-and-how-it-is-translated/2010-04-21T15:11:41+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2010/04/19/how-to-avoid-master-plans-that-collect-dust/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2010/04/100_3494.jpg100_34942010-04-19T14:26:30+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2010/04/18/american-makeover-an-online-film-series-about-new-urbanism/2010-04-18T03:05:14+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2010/04/16/on-street-parking-and-street-widths/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2010/04/beautiful-mountains-bg.jpgBeautiful mountains-BGOn-street parking is crucial and well-used for this neo-traditional neighborhood.2010-04-15T01:47:09+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2010/04/14/parking-requirements-and-regulations/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2010/04/img_1184.jpgIMG_11842010-04-14T16:01:07+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2010/02/28/community-garden/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/garden-sketch.jpgGarden-Sketch2010-04-08T15:57:04+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2010/03/30/colorado-springs-form-based-codes-1st-submittal/2010-04-08T15:52:55+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2010/04/01/uconn-survey-about-traffic-speeds/2010-04-08T15:52:26+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2010/04/03/another-view-of-the-upcoming-community-garden/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2010/04/garden-birdseye.jpgGarden-Birdseye2010-04-08T15:51:02+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/2010/04/03/primary-illustration-of-the-community-garden/http://jolsonurbanist.files.wordpress.com/2010/04/garden-sketch.jpgGarden-Sketch2010-04-08T15:50:16+00:00monthlyhttp://urbanlandscapes.info/daily1.02012-05-30T21:14:44+00:00