Council adopts master plan for City Center area Aug 30, 2009
Kellogg + Associates, Inc. prepared the plan as a supplement to the existing 2006 City Centre Master Plan and Design Guidelines. The plan states that the City Center will serve as the central civil, cultural and commercial district for the City of Rio Rancho. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Hotel Indigo opens; features local artwork Aug 30, 2009
Web Search powered by YAHOO. com Hotel Indigo opened quietly in downtown Athens this weekend, providing complimentary rooms Friday to some of the workers who helped build the College Avenue hotel and hosting corporate staff Saturday night. (Athens Banner-Herald)
'Street Standards' Plan One Step Closer (1) Aug 30, 2009
The Street Standards and Design Guidelines for a Livable Downtown could go before the City Council next year ... "It was all the residential development coming into Downtown" that inspired the project three years ago, said Karen Yamamoto, a senior planner for the CRA. "We felt that it was a good time to incorporate and update design guidelines." ... If adopted, the Street Standards and Design Guidelines for a Livable Downtown would revise the area's existing street parameters on a... (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Progress for New Broadway Standards Aug 29, 2009
Published: Friday, August 28, 2009 4:37 PM PDT DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES - A new set of design guidelines for the portion of Broadway between Second Street and Olympic Boulevard could be formalized this week. The Broadway Theater and Entertainment District Design Guide is part of Bringing Back Broadway, an initiative launched by 14th District City Councilman Jos Huizar to revitalize the street. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Buffered bike lane irks SE Holgate drivers, businesses Aug 27, 2009
He goes on to say the city was trying something new, something not spelled out in design guidelines. I think it's definitely a good thing, added cyclist Chris Aubry. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
VIP goals outlined; plan to be revealed Aug 19, 2009
Assist with design guidelines to encourage context sensitive new development and appropriate preservation work (public policy). Initiate a plan for a local history museum (public policy). (Rockport Pilot, TX)
Historic district still faces criticism Jul 28, 2009
They also say design guidelines are not as strict as those in Carlisle, where the architectural review board has long been a subject of controversy. People do not have to make renovations, Humes said, adding that the HARB is not insistent on materials and doesnt dictate paint color to residents. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Concrete columns with internal bars made of glass fibers can make a building sturdier Jul 15, 2009
"The outcomes of our study provide a compelling case to modify existing design guidelines and allow for limited use of GFRP bars in columns, particularly when corrosion resistance or electromagnetic transparency is sought," De Luca said. Other important findings of this project include. (EurekAlert!)
Editorial: K Street needs hotel and traffic Jul 11, 2009
One is that the City Council in May approved urban design guidelines that call for reintroducing "low-volume, low-speed automobile traffic" to K Street "to create the pass-by traffic that main street retailers so depend on." The idea would be to allow car traffic to share street space with light rail and include on-street parking. A consultant is expected to present options by October. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
City works on refining Sierra Vistas designs Jul 1, 2009
SIERRA VISTA The city s eye will soon be on design, as new commercial building design guidelines take effect. The city council approved architectural and design guidelines last Thursday ... On the other hand, design guidelines can combat standardization that occurred as American cities filled up with recognizable franchise businesses. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
GSMA Advances Embedded Mobile Initiative With Launch of Competition Jun 30, 2009
LONDON, June 30 /PRNewswire/ -- The GSMA today announced new developments in its Embedded Mobile Initiative, including work to establish standard design guidelines for embedded mobile applications and the kick-off of a competition to drive development in the embedded mobile market ... To facilitate the creation of scores of new embedded mobile applications, the GSMA also announced that it has initiated a work stream within the Embedded Mobile programme to develop and publish of a set of design... (PR Newswire)
City abandons plan to expand historic district (1) Jun 28, 2009
He declined to speculate on how long that might take, but he said there are several things the Historic Landmark Commission needs to do in the interim to make it happen, including gaining certified local government status from the state and developing design guidelines that would govern the area, possibly to be overseen by a historic preservation officer. One of the major complaints of opponents has been the lack of specific rules and regulations. (Boerne Star, TX)
City moves closer to design guidelines Jun 26, 2009
The goal is to develop design guidelines that eventually could be adopted by the City Council ... New design guidelines also could include such things as how far buildings should be set back from the sidewalks, how to create green spaces through the use of stormwater runoff and establishing new storefront designs. (Sioux City Journal)
SV council approves $99.7 million budget Jun 26, 2009
Architectural and design guidelines for new commercial buildings. Herald/Review reporter Laura Ory can be reached at 515-4683 or by e-mail at. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
FALLBROOK: Bright Pala billboard coming down after short run near I-15 (24) Jun 25, 2009
"It was completely unpermitted, totally in violation of Fallbrook's design guidelines and the I-15 design guidelines," said Delaney. "I got numerous irate phone calls from people ---- 'How did you let this happen? What's the deal with this?' I was totally surprised. Then I took a ride out there, and went, 'Oh, my gosh.'". (North County Times)
Visitors appreciate Butte's architecture Jun 21, 2009
Robert edwards wrote on Jun 15, 2009 2:34 PM:" "What is missing from the debate is the fact that Butte has an ineffective preservation ordinance, a total lack of meaningful design guidelines, and a confused approval process that is needlessly polarizing the community into for and against preservation camps ... Disclaimer wrote on Jun 12, 2009 11:53 PM:" How ironic. There is a war of public opinion raging right now in this community that hits right at the heart of what the Vernacular Architecture... (Montana Standard, MT)
LETTERS: NCT, June 19, 2009 Jun 19, 2009
"For obtaining real peace, the Arab nations must recognize Israel as a state and stop terrorizing its citizens. Giving them land for peace doesn't work.Israel does not have that luxury of playing these false games! We are now under the two-minute warning, and the clock is ticking!Stanley PetersonSan MarcosBottom line of the Frank White trialAs we follow the Frank White trial in the North County Times, we have read that White feared for his life (what else would a policeman say?) and an expert on... (North County Times)
Bisbee City Council debates on 1000 Stair Climb resources Jun 18, 2009
The council also approved a 10,000 grant from Arizona State Parks for an update of the 1991 design guidelines for Old Bisbee. The city s match is 7,000, said Community Development Director John Charley. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Condo Tower Proposed for Jewelry District Jun 6, 2009
We asked them to work with the city on the Urban Design Guidelines to make sure that the sidewalk is activated. . (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Rail EIS nearing completion Jun 3, 2009
Oshiro said he also hopes to see design guidelines for the rail transit station at Mokuola Street near the old Oahu Sugar Mill site that are consistent with the historic plantation background of Waipahu ... Oshiro said he also hopes to see design guidelines for the rail transit station at Mokuola Street near the old Oahu Sugar Mill site that are consistent with the historic plantation background of Waipahu. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Carroll threatens to scrap $130M in downtown plans over GSO manual May 30, 2009
City planning officials worked with center-city developers and supporters, including , on uniform design guidelines to help developers know what s expected of their projects and keep the area pedestrian-friendly ... But he s worried the downtown design guidelines would force him to scuttle his plans. (Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area)
Task Force Seeks Information on Aesthetics, Parks May 30, 2009
Investigate the possibility of establishing design guidelines for various business areas of the city. Goal 4: Review building materials and architectural styles to determine their applicability within the community. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Public asked to rate designs on new Web page May 28, 2009
The project is part of the "DesignWorks" project that will create urban design guidelines for commercial and industrial development in Sioux City, city planner Chris Madsen said Wednesday ... Many cities have those design guidelines ... "Your responses will help us develop design guidelines that respond to your preferences," Madsen explained. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
SV architectural guidelines get councils nod May 15, 2009
SIERRA VISTA The city s proposed architectural and design guidelines are up for public review after receiving the City Council s approval on Thursday. The proposed architectural and design guidelines will guide the design of new commercial buildings with intent of ensuring future high quality development in Sierra Vista, said planning administrator Don Brush. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Planning coup for developers May 11, 2009
He was responsible for many initiatives, including one under which new houses are approved automatically within 10 days if they comply with design guidelines. Insiders say he was stunned to find he had not been reappointed when forced to reapply for his job as part of the department's plan to cut 20 per cent of Senior Executive Service positions as demanded by the Premier, Nathan Rees, in the mini budget. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Your Say: Is the city's new cycleway a flop? May 8, 2009
Many countries in Europe and North America have published detailed cycleway design guidelines, and "before-and-after" injury statistics. These universally recommend against the type of scheme which Sydney Council appears determined to install along the light-traffic, intersection-riddled length of Bourke Street. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
City kicks off design guideline project May 7, 2009
In the first phase, design guidelines will be developed that will be included in the city's Comprehensive Plan. In the second phase, ways to implement those standards will be reviewed. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
New Smyrna may limit hours at fishing holes May 2, 2009
The group's solution: Develop a set of design guidelines that provide for such improvements, but make it clear the lands are still available for public use. However, before any of that can happen, there must be delineation between what is public and what is private. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
AG buildings declared historical Apr 20, 2009
Nester told the council he brought his project to the city before the HRC and the historical resources ordinance were established and noted his proposed project is nearly identical to an example later included in the city s Village design guidelines. Those who spoke at the public hearing last Tuesday were about evenly divided on the issue. (Santa Maria Times)
Historic preservation goals prioritized Apr 11, 2009
Blazek said design guidelines for the Rockport Heritage District (RHD) are being worked on. He pointed to recent land purchases by the city as ways the city is preserving natural lands, as well as how the city is working on plans to remove nutrients from the clean water which leaves the city s wastewater treatment plant. (Rockport Pilot, TX)
Task force calls for master plan Apr 10, 2009
To that end, the task force solicited input from the residential and business community through surveys and made recommendations including a master plan, design guidelines and an (IPOD), which they say would protect West Concord s village center during the master-planning process ... WCTF member Chris Sgarzi explained the action items, which include developing a village master plan, creating design guidelines, establishing a West Concord Stewardship Committee and implementing the IPOD, warrant... (Concord Journal, MA)
Public comment absent from hearing on SV design guidelines Apr 8, 2009
SIERRA VISTA The city is closer to having design guidelines for commercial development. The proposed architectural and design guidelines were on the city Planning and Zoning Commission agenda on Tuesday ... The design guidelines will be included in a pre-application process for builders, Brush said. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Sullivan, Driscoll object to MBTA billboard Apr 8, 2009
14 of the mitigation agreement states, MBTA agrees that if advertising, which is not currently planned, is added to the stations on the Greenbush Line, such advertising will be incorporated into the design of the stations in a manner consistent with the project s historic preservation design guidelines. MBTA agrees that such advertising will consist only of placards installed at the station platforms and placed such that they are not visible from adjacent residences. (Braintree Forum, MA)
FORUM: Speak out about planning Apr 8, 2009
Criteria particular to a local community, such as Valley Center, are found in the Valley Center Community Plan and in Valley Center's Design Guidelines. It is in the creation of these planning documents that today's vision becomes tomorrow's reality. (North County Times)
Meeting this week first for feedback on Sierra Vista design proposal Apr 5, 2009
SIERRA VISTA The city says it is moving forward with the final steps for adoption of Architectural and Design Guidelines for future commercial development. As part of that process, the public will be able to comment at two upcoming Planning and Zoning meetings on the proposed guidelines. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Kohl's opens in Southwest Valley Apr 4, 2009
Kohl's opens in Southwest Valley. Kohl's opens in Southwest Valley. (AZCentral -- Business)
Officials mull long-range planning needs Apr 2, 2009
" The board of aldermen and members of the planning commission discussed other issues such as affordable housing, apartments and condominiums, and historic revitalization. Design guidelines for franchise architecture will be an issue in the future, aldermen said, and considerable time will be given to land use considerations. Meanwhile, Chamberlain said she will take the rough draft and make corrections and additions, and then will return it to the city for further consideration. Once the final... (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
ESCONDIDO: City Council rejects restriction on closed auto dealers Apr 2, 2009
While rejecting the proposed restriction, the council majority asked city staffers to return with design guidelines that could be applied to businesses moving into the closed dealerships. City staff members had proposed the conditional use permit requirement after the recent closure of Witt Lincoln-Mercury on Escondido Boulevard and Budget Used Car Sales on North Broadway. (North County Times)
Gray water law is a good step forward Apr 2, 2009
According to the fiscal note on the Legislature's Web site, this bill will have no impact on taxpayers since the Department of Environmental Quality has already drafted rules and design guidelines for gray water re-use systems in all these applications. Existing staff would review systems proposed for new subdivisions in conjunction with review of all other wastewater system components. (Montana Standard, MT)
Rockets tested in Butte Mar 13, 2009
The primary focus of the testing is to establish design guidelines for use in the development of more efficient hybrid rocket systems. Karabeyoglu's team tried a variety of different internal configurations in the engine along with several new fuel formulations and is in the process of evaluating the results. (Montana Standard, MT)
Valor knows no sexuality Mar 11, 2009
It is also wonderful to know that the Borough of Rocky Hill has recently made a commitment to producing design guidelines, which will illustrate and support our long-standing (25 years) preservation ordinance. In 2008, the borough received Somerset County Municipal Planning Partnership grant funds for this work. (NJ.com -- Times)
Ouellette keeps post as Kingston town clerk Mar 11, 2009
Article 28 Appropriating $2,500 for Phase II of the Historic District Commissions Design Guidelines: FAILS (45 yes, 681 no). Article 29 Appropriating $4,000 to treat the remaining open channel bay of Powwow Pond: PASSES (941 yes, 418 no). (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Another School St. lot gets OK for rezoning (85) Mar 10, 2009
Turk said he believes the city has design guidelines in place that would prevent that from happening, and he noted that there is a height limit of 38 feet for buildings in B-1 zoning districts. Turk also noted that there are regulations in place that will require right-of-way dedication, road widening, traffic impact mitigation and drainage improvements when the property is developed. (Boerne Star, TX)
No comments posted. Mar 8, 2009
The project includes design guidelines and recommendations for development within half a mile of the waterway. The Army Corps of Engineers is working on a feasibility study for ecosystem restoration; it is expected to be complete within two years. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Downtown Design Guidelines Move Forward Mar 7, 2009
Published: Friday, March 6, 2009 7:23 PM PST DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES - The City Councils Planning and Land Use Management Committee last Tuesday approved a set of new Downtown design and sidewalk standards aimed at making the area more pedestrian-friendly. Goals of the guidelines, approved by the Planning Commission in January, include wider sidewalks, landscaped parkways and medians and additional streetlights, trees and street parking. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Affordable estates envisioned for Brookline's Fisher Hill Mar 5, 2009
The plans also call for 10 additional single-family lots, which would be sold at market rates and developed by individual architects under design guidelines crafted by New Atlantic. The whole project would be named Olmstead Hill, in recognition of the landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted, whose firm laid out early development plans for Fisher Hill. (Brookline TAB, MA)
Nassau County rethinks future Mar 5, 2009
Aside from social and quality of life matters like parks and education, the county agreed to annually develop a list of community infrastructure priorities for each year of a maximum 10-year capital budget, consult the report when making development decisions and establish design guidelines. There will also be some coordination with local colleges to create training programs for the current and future business of Nassau County, and use tax incentives and grants to attract those companies. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
New design means cheaper, more sustainable construction Mar 3, 2009
Dr. Sami Rizkalla, one of the leaders of the research team, says they developed design guidelines that use less steel while maintaining safety and reliability ... Greg Lucier, a doctoral student at NC State who was also crucial to the research effort, says the new design guidelines include a significant margin for safety ... The new design guidelines stem from a two-year project that was launched in January 2007, with support from the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI). (EurekAlert!)
New Echota/ Resaca Battlefield Overlay plan draws mixed reactions from residents Feb 28, 2009
Help to establish stricter design guidelines for new business developments like rear access parking, brick buildings and monument style signs that are often constructed of brick or stone and sit no higher than six feet above the ground. Help to regulate subdivision design to conserve open space by placing homes in cluster formations. (Calhoun Times, GA)
School's assessment highlights needs for new roof Feb 26, 2009
A sufficient number of parking spots would be between 300 and 500, according to the Wyoming School Design Guidelines, which the Helena School District uses because Montana doesn't have any official educational-building guidelines. The 44-year-old building is one of the few district facilities with a fire-suppression sprinkler system, and one of two sites with sprinklers throughout the building. (Helena Independent Record)
New look for CT icon Feb 25, 2009
Despite meticulous design guidelines the planning, symmetry and simplicity of the structure allows for flexibility and a vast palette of styles and after 50 years the building retains its iconic status. "God is in the detail" Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, architect of the Seagram Building. (iAfrica.com)
One Step Closer Feb 20, 2009
The next step for the commission is the creation of a local historic district with mandatory design guidelines. Inclusion of the north side of the square will be critical to consistent planning within the Downtown Business District. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
Police Commission addresses problem of parking on Belden Street Feb 19, 2009
The Connecticut Department of Transportation Highway Design Guidelines state the conditions needed for the placement of a crosswalk in section 7-2. 0. (Town Times, CT)
Commission reviews code change targeting pre-1976 mobile homes Feb 18, 2009
During the work session, the commission also had suggestions on wording and ambiguities in the proposed architectural and design guidelines and design review article for the development code ... Design guidelines have been a concern of constituents that the council wants to address, Mueller said. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Letters to the Editor Feb 8, 2009
Where were they when the RHDA design guidelines group was discussing architectural overlays. Where were they when these, and other gatherings of local residents, businesses, city and county officials, and civic groups were meeting, discussing and envisioning ways to improve our city. (Rockport Pilot, TX)
Selectmen move smart-growth proposal forward Feb 8, 2009
Those on the Smart Growth Committee encourage all abutters of the two proposed sites to attend a design-workshop meeting Thursday, Feb. 26, 7 p.m. at the Marblehead Community Center, 10 Humphrey St. The purpose of the meeting will be to begin to develop a series of design guidelines for the two potential 40R sites. Those on the Smart Growth Committee are hoping to get input from neighbors to help them go forward. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
