Tag Archive for ‘Planning’
How to Avoid Master Plans that Collect Dust – Public Participation
Too often, written documents, or master plans tend to accumulate dust without being implemented. This can be a very frustrating process for the both the governing entity who commissions the master plan process and for the consultant who writes the master plan. I have noted a few effective ways to avoid this problem. The first [...]
Denver Zoning Code Hours for Meeting With Planning Staff – January 2010
It is critically important to understand what the new Denver zoning code means for your property and your neighbors. We have worked with many of our clients on this and you also have the option of meeting with city staff at “New Code Office Hours”. This is the content of an email that I just [...]
CNU Colorado is an Official Chapter and Photos from the Norquist Lecture
One of the groups that I’m involved with is The Congress for the New Urbanism.
In September of 2007, Steph and I were two of the five members of a group determined to get a local chapter for the organization in Colorado. EVstudio has volunteered our office space for the monthly meetings along with cash donations [...]
Planning for Housing and Community Development
This post comes from Stephanie O’Hara, Planner Analyst for EVstudio. Immediately prior to joining EVstudio she worked for Jefferson County, Colorado for 6 years in various planning roles. EVstudio looks for planning opportunities in both the public and private sector:
While working at Jefferson County I developed the 2005-2010 Consolidated Plan which is a strategy for [...]
Denver Really is a Great City for Architects
One of the highlights in my recent trip to Atlanta was a chance to talk to several professionals and academics about the state of architecture in Atlanta. Listening to their worries gave me a real sense of appreciation for the prospects that architects face in Denver. We have a strong voice through the AIA, a [...]
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