by Eric Bosman on April 29th, 2010
The Town of Garner unanimously adopted the Historic Downtown Garner Plan last Tuesday evening, April 20, 2010. In addition to the Town’s recent designation as a Main Street Community, the adopted Master Plan will guide future public/private investments to expand the historic town center and create greater connectivity and visibility from US Highway 70.
More information can be found here
by John Skach on April 22nd, 2010
The first two phases of the Old Wilmington Road Revitalization were officially launched in a groundbreaking ceremony in Fayetteville, NC on Tuesday April 20. Urban Collage played a key role in master planning the expansive housing revitalization from initial HOPE VI efforts in 2006 and 2007 to detailed site planning and ongoing implementation support.
For local news coverage of the event, follow this link.
by Soumi Basu on April 15th, 2010
Matt Cherry, an Associate at Urban Collage, was recently accredited as a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Associate. As such, Mr. Cherry understands the fundamentals of green building, including a wide knowledge of green building products, a familiarity with energy-saving technologies and an understanding of sustainable water management and land development practices. Adding a new level of expertise to the firm’s multidisciplinary repertoire, Matt will continue to take a more active role in an ever-increasing number of “green” projects. Mr. Cherry plans to also pursue the LEED ND (Neighborhood Development) accreditation later this year.
by Stanford Harvey on March 31st, 2010
Bibb County Schools in Macon, GA recently received one of ten national recognitions for excellence in facilities management. The FMXcellence award by Building Operating Management magazine recognizes facility management teams that are “making a difference” in supporting their organizations. Urban Collage assisted Bibb County School’s Facility Management Team on the rebuild of Central High School and Southwest High School to involve the local communities in the facility planning and implementation process.
by Stanford Harvey on March 30th, 2010
On March 25, the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council approved an ordinance creating the Red Mile TIF Development Area and approving the city’s participation in the partnership. The TIF now goes to the Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority for state review. Urban Collage has led the community-based process for this innovative mixed use development next to the Red Mile racetrack.
