WINTER 2008 NEWSLETTER
URBAN COLLAGE, INC. – ATLANTA – LEXINGTON
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Urban Collage has ushered in yet another busy year with the close of successful projects, continued progress with ongoing endeavors and the addition of several new faces to our families.  We are proud to present the following advancements of our staff and their work.

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Downtown Griffin Redevelopment Plan

This past fall, Urban Collage worked with the City of Griffin, Georgia to develop a downtown redevelopment plan.  The project built upon a previously completed LCI plan through further analysis of the core redevelopment area containing two monumental boulevards.  Through an initial assessment, Urban Collage was able to identify several catalytic projects, ranging from the reuse of the historic city hall to the incorporation of new public green spaces that would serve to reinvigorate the downtown area while still maintaining its wealth of historic resources.
Spartanburg Housing Authority HOPE VI Application
November 2007 was marked in a significant way at Urban Collage with the successful completion of a HOPE VI application for the Spartanburg Housing Authority's (SHA) Woodworth Homes community.  The Urban Collage/SHA team worked with local residents and government leaders to develop an integrated plan that not only incorporates a mixed-program of single-family, duplex homes, senior residences and artist workshops; but also leverages city investments to revitalize a larger area including a commercial strip corridor and a distressed neighborhood.

 

 

 

 

Eric Bosman Promoted to Associate Principal
Urban Collage is proud to announce the promotion of Eric Bosman, AICP to Associate Principal. In this newly created executive position, Mr. Bosman will act as managing associate for business administration and staff development. He will continue to guide the firm's educational, facility planning, and town planning studios and serve his clients in all aspects of facilities and community planning, public participation, and implementation management.

Mr. Bosman is a member of the American Institute of Certified Planner (AICP), the Council of Educational Facility Planners (CEFPI), and is currently serving a two-year term as the Treasurer of the Georgia Chapter of the American Planning Association.

Eva Hare Promoted to Business Manager
Urban Collage is also proud to announce the promotion of Eva Hare to Business Manager. In her new role, Ms. Hare is responsible for all aspects of office and business management, including administration, personnel, finance, and marketing.

 

Louis Johnson Joins the Urban Collage Team in Lexington
Originally from Louisville, Kentucky, Louis is in his final semester of the Landscape Architecture program at the University of Kentucky. Drawing from his education and previous land planning experience, Louis contributes graphic and production support to various projects including infill and redevelopment studies and comprehensive planning projects.

 

Other New Additions to the Urban Collage Family

Urban Collage families have been experiencing a growth spurt over the past several months with the addition of three new babies.

  • Associate Dennis Madsen and his wife Laura Lester welcomed their first son, Adlai David, on August 20, 2007.
  • Associate Principal Eric Bosman and his wife Carla welcomed their second daughter, Claire Emilee, on October 10, 2007.
  • Principal Stan Harvey and his wife Betty welcomed their second son, Nathaniel Hughes, on January 18, 2008.

Senior Planner speaks at Seaside Institute Conference

Matt Cherry, Senior Planner at Urban Collage, recently gave a presentation at the Seaside Institute's "Atlanta on the Cutting Edge: New Models for Growth and Renewal" Conference. As a co-presenter with Julie Kovach with the Atlanta Regional Commission, Matt's presentation centered around case studies for "Suburban Retrofits in Atlanta," including the design of Suwanee's recently-constructed Town Center, Snellville's Town Center (currently under construction) and the emerging trend of redeveloping Atlanta's strip commercial corridors.

 

Berkley Lake Progresses Towards City Hall Construction
The City of Berkley Lake recently completed an Architect selection process for their new City Hall, programmed and planned by Urban Collage, Inc.  Wakefield Beasley & Associates will begin design of the new facility in January 2008, with Urban Collage serving as the owner's representative through schematic design.

 

Peachtree, Phase II Streetscape Underway
After years of planning, design and coordination, the second phase of the Peachtree Streescape in Midtown is now well underway.  As part of the Midtown Alliance's Cityscapes Program, the project spans from 10th Street to Peachtree Circle and includes new sidewalks, pedestrian lighting, street trees, handicap ramps and the installation of on-street parking in many areas. The first phase, 3rd Street to 10th Street was completed in 2006. Urban Collage has been a member of the Midtown Alliance and Midtown Cityscapes team since 2000.

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