Category Archives: Government

Art Imitates Life

Posted on December 11, 2012
Signage can be beautiful, functional and educational. Courtesy Of Don Brigham, Jr.

Early-day sojourners stacked rocks into piles or used an axe to mark a tree to signify to those who traveled later that “This is the direction to follow.” In 1960, urban planner Kevin Lynch coined the term “wayfinding” to define … Continue reading →

Posted in Departments, Government, Issues, Landscape Architect Business, Nov/Dec 2012 | Leave a comment

The Starting Point

Posted on May 25, 2012

In the spring of 2011, the city of Stevens Point, Wis., began the historic Mathias Mitchell Downtown Square Redevelopment Project. The landscape architecture firm Rettler Corporation partnered with the city, from the master planning to the ribbon-cutting ceremony. The following … Continue reading →

Posted in Aquatics, Departments, Government, Issues, Landscape Architect Business, May/June 2012 | Leave a comment

Disc-Golf Course Design

Posted on March 26, 2012

As one of the nation’s fastest growing sports, a well-designed disc-golf course can have a significant impact on a local community. Disc golf uses discs inspired by the original Frisbee flying disc, but modified for weight, rigidity, and aerodynamics to … Continue reading →

Posted in Departments, Government, Issues, Landscape Architect Business, March/April 2012 | Leave a comment

Gathering Among The Greenery

Posted on January 26, 2012
Plantings soften the hardscape along this walkway.

While traveling through downtown Baltimore, it might be easy to miss the plazas and spaces that dot the city. However, by taking some time and walking through The University of Maryland, Baltimore Campus, a unique urban oasis is revealed, with … Continue reading →

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Planning For A Rainy Day

Posted on January 26, 2012
Rain gardens on the University of Kansas west campus help manage storm water runoff.

The University of Kansas in Lawrence is well-known for its basketball history, but did you also know the university has a commitment to effective planning principles and sustainable practices? As KU expanded its west campus by adding a new classroom … Continue reading →

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