Collager runs for charity

by Stanford Harvey on May 21st, 2009

Lexington planner Louis Johnson has been volunteering with a charity group called Team in Training, a group of everyday folks who train for and compete in endurance events to raise money for a cause. Louis’ event was the San Diego Rock n’ Roll Marathon, which he completed in record time (for him). In an effort to support the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Louis exceeded his personal goal, raising over $4,000 for the Society. Well done!

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Gonzales Gardens Revitalization Plans Emerge

by Dennis Madsen on April 18th, 2009

A charrette, lead by Urban Collage, was held April 29-30 to redesign the third oldest housing development in the nation, Gonzales Gardens, in Columbia, South Carolina. The redevelopment plan, driven by public input, will include a mixed income development, additional parks and open space and walkable neighborhood commercial services.  Click here to read the article.

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Blueprint North Fulton Moves Forward

by Dennis Madsen on April 8th, 2009

A recent article highlighting the progress of the North Fulton Community Improvement District (CID) was featured in the Atlanta Business Chronicle. The CID has developed a comprehensive plan, Blueprint North Fulton, to ease congestion, enhance connectivity and support economic development in this fast-growing area. Urban Collage is leading work to craft an overall vision, a priority list of transportation projects and an implementation strategy to accomplish the aggressive program of improvements.

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Born Learning Trail opens at East End

by Stanford Harvey on April 4th, 2009

This April the Born Learning Trail opened in Lexington, Kentucky with excited crowds taking part. The trail, a symbol of the communities’ commitment to children, provides a set of fun activities that help kids develop problem solving, critical thinking and reading skills. This trail is the first of its kind in Kentucky and continues the momentum of the East End Small Area Plan developed by EHI Consultants, Urban Collage and Wilbur Smith & Associates.

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Principal featured in Georgia Tech’s architecture centennial lecture series

by Stanford Harvey on March 30th, 2009

Principal Bob Begle was one of six distinguished practitioners who participated in a lecture and panel discussion highlighting the way in which alumni of the College of Architecture and City Planning have transformed Atlanta over the past 15 years.  In particular, the panel focused on the emergence of “urban design” as a profession in Atlanta and its corresponding rise in prominence in the College.

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