Monthly Archives: Nov 2016

Transforming Community Downtowns

Historic districts are an important aspect to our cities and towns; helping communities realize their full potential is something we are passionate about.  Currently, Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) are a funding mechanism that assists Iowa communities like the City of Adel, City of Storm Lake, City of Montezuma, and the City of Cherokee to transform their downtowns into vibrant business centers. …

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The Impact Placemaking can have on a College Campus

The process of “placemaking,” a concept that for half a century has been more common to the public realm, can help transform private campuses and campus life.

Maple trees loom large in the history of Simpson College, and in the icons and narratives created to celebrate it.…

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