Integrating stormwater management with the urban landscape
By Margaret Buranen 1 Comments
A third walking tour covers Portland’s signature stormwater project, its Green Streets program. The first Green Street, SW 12 Street, won the 2006 ASLA General Design Award of Honor. This project was described in the January/February 2007 issue of Stormwater.
The highlight of the Green Streets program is the way that onsite stormwater management is integrated with an urban setting. The comprehensive approach uses different low-impact development (LID) strategies at different sites. Some of the seven locations on the Green Streets tour are included in other tours, such as PSU with the innovative vegetated street planters and New Seasons Market with its green roof and other LID techniques.
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http://stormh2o.com/may-2009/portland-public-education-3.aspx
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Saturday, April 25, 2009
What does this mean for our Region?
What does this mean for our region?
We believe the news is pretty good for the long-term in our region but we need to understand the demographics because the housing market is moving.
We believe the news is pretty good for the long-term in our region but we need to understand the demographics because the housing market is moving.
The over-supply of housing appears to be just about back to equilibrium for our Montana market.
Dramatically fewer households will have children as the boomers age.
Boomer Population peaks in about 20 years.
The number of households in our region will continue to grow.
There will be less demand for single-family housing and an increase in demand for condos and townhomes in the right location.
People will be moving into urban areas as they leave the suburban residences. This is a trend we have recognized for sometime.- Projects like the redevelopment of the Old Sawmill Site in Missoula will be where many of the boomers will want to live.
http://www.wgmgroup.com/projects/MisMillSite.htm
Friday, April 24, 2009
Researcher: Northern Rockies Housing Market Near Bottom, Will Rebound Soon
www.NewWest.net
By Greg Lemon, 4-17-09
As the national economy comes out of the recession and sets a course for the future, changes in demographics are going to radically shift demands for housing, not only in the Mountain West, but around the country.
This was the message from Arthur C. Nelson, presidential professor and director of Metropolitan Research at the College of Architecture and Planning at the University of Utah, who was the keynote speaker at the Designing the New West Conference in Bozeman Friday...........
http://www.newwest.net/topic/article/dramatic_changes_are_in_store_for_housing_market_in_mountain_west/C35/L35/
By Greg Lemon, 4-17-09
As the national economy comes out of the recession and sets a course for the future, changes in demographics are going to radically shift demands for housing, not only in the Mountain West, but around the country.
This was the message from Arthur C. Nelson, presidential professor and director of Metropolitan Research at the College of Architecture and Planning at the University of Utah, who was the keynote speaker at the Designing the New West Conference in Bozeman Friday...........
http://www.newwest.net/topic/article/dramatic_changes_are_in_store_for_housing_market_in_mountain_west/C35/L35/
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Designing the New West
WGM Group a major sponsor of the conference Designing the New West.
Architecture & Landscape in the Mountain West
April 16th and 17th, 2009
Gallatin Gateway Inn
Bozeman, Montana
Designing the New West features leading architects, developers, land planners and landscape designers from around the Rockies, with the aim of tracking design and development trends, showcasing best practices, and understanding how thoughtful and place-inspired design can help us shape our region in the most positive possible ways.Register Now!
Monday, April 13, 2009
New U of Arizona lab researches medicines in water supply.
Public health officials and civil engineers have long been concerned with public health and the need for clean drinking water. There is a growing concern about pharmacueticals in drinking water and the unkown health effects. This is especially true with the large number of concentrated septic systems interspersed with domestic drinking water wells in Montana. Read more on the subject in the following web story.
By Evan Pellegrino
Arizona Daily Star
Tucson, Arizona Published: 04.13.2009
A new laboratory at the University of Arizona is giving researchers a better understanding of an emerging concern to health officials — traces of pharmaceutical drugs and other pollutants found in our water supply. Investigations from The Associated Press and the U.S. Geological Survey have discovered that many types of trace compounds have infiltrated the water supplies across the country, including in Tucson. The consequences and effects of these contaminants aren't known, but UA researchers say the Arizona Laboratory for Emerging Contaminants will provide valuable tools that will help address growing concerns associated with the pollutants
http://www.azstarnet.com/news/288452
By Evan Pellegrino
Arizona Daily Star
Tucson, Arizona Published: 04.13.2009
A new laboratory at the University of Arizona is giving researchers a better understanding of an emerging concern to health officials — traces of pharmaceutical drugs and other pollutants found in our water supply. Investigations from The Associated Press and the U.S. Geological Survey have discovered that many types of trace compounds have infiltrated the water supplies across the country, including in Tucson. The consequences and effects of these contaminants aren't known, but UA researchers say the Arizona Laboratory for Emerging Contaminants will provide valuable tools that will help address growing concerns associated with the pollutants
http://www.azstarnet.com/news/288452
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Tourism Event of the Year
Text from the Govenors Award as
TOURISM EVENT OF THE YEAR – (River City Roots Festival)
OUR NEXT AWARD IS TO BE PRESENTED TO AN EVENT THAT HAS BENEFITED THEIR COMMUNITY IN AN EXEMPLARY AND CREATIVE MANNER.
OUR WINNING EVENT is an IDEAL example of supporting the heartbeat of our communities and hosting an event that brings people to our main streets and downtowns.
Entering into its 4th year this summer, this event hopes to double its inaugural year attendance and bring upwards of 10,000 people to the streets of their vibrant and culturally diverse downtown. It is a signature event which is a celebration of their community and an excellent opportunity to showcase their thriving town, their friendly people and the diverse opportunities available to their visitors.
In a year where the state of our economy leads every headline, the fact that this event is fully supported by private sponsorships and in-kind services and donations, thus providing a FREE 2-day festival filled with quality entertainment for all ages did not go unnoticed by our scoring committee. By providing free entrance to the festival, it allows attendees to spend their discretionary dollars supporting the participants in the event, such as local food vendors, Montana artisans and craftspeople and the businesses that encompass the downtown area.
This late-summer weekend festival is highlighted by an all-day music stage featuring quality live performances from local, regional and national performers as well as a juried art show, entertainment for children and families and Fun run through downtown.
IT IS A TRUE COLLABORATIVE EFFORT. MANY ORGANIZATIONS PARTNER TOGETHER TO MAKE THIS EVENT THE SUCCESS THAT IT IS AND IT IS THROUGH THE GUIDING EFFORTS OF THE MISSOULA DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION THAT WE CONGRATULATE Missoula’s River City Roots Festival ON BEING MONTANA’S 2009 TOURISM EVENT OF THE YEAR.
OUR NEXT AWARD IS TO BE PRESENTED TO AN EVENT THAT HAS BENEFITED THEIR COMMUNITY IN AN EXEMPLARY AND CREATIVE MANNER.
OUR WINNING EVENT is an IDEAL example of supporting the heartbeat of our communities and hosting an event that brings people to our main streets and downtowns.
Entering into its 4th year this summer, this event hopes to double its inaugural year attendance and bring upwards of 10,000 people to the streets of their vibrant and culturally diverse downtown. It is a signature event which is a celebration of their community and an excellent opportunity to showcase their thriving town, their friendly people and the diverse opportunities available to their visitors.
In a year where the state of our economy leads every headline, the fact that this event is fully supported by private sponsorships and in-kind services and donations, thus providing a FREE 2-day festival filled with quality entertainment for all ages did not go unnoticed by our scoring committee. By providing free entrance to the festival, it allows attendees to spend their discretionary dollars supporting the participants in the event, such as local food vendors, Montana artisans and craftspeople and the businesses that encompass the downtown area.
This late-summer weekend festival is highlighted by an all-day music stage featuring quality live performances from local, regional and national performers as well as a juried art show, entertainment for children and families and Fun run through downtown.
IT IS A TRUE COLLABORATIVE EFFORT. MANY ORGANIZATIONS PARTNER TOGETHER TO MAKE THIS EVENT THE SUCCESS THAT IT IS AND IT IS THROUGH THE GUIDING EFFORTS OF THE MISSOULA DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION THAT WE CONGRATULATE Missoula’s River City Roots Festival ON BEING MONTANA’S 2009 TOURISM EVENT OF THE YEAR.
Monday, April 6, 2009
WGM Group Supports the River City Roots Festival
WGM Group has been involved in the River City Roots Festival from the outset. Why?
We believe Missoula's entertainment opportunities are one of the best reasons to live in Missoula. Our downtown is one of the best entertainment districts in the northern rocky mountains. I am a fan of downtowns, classic bars and music. I collect them like some people collect Beanie-baby's. I visit them as I travel around the country. Ours is one of the best around. We get big city entertainment opportunities and the great outdoors that Montana offers. We have great healthcare, a robust economy and the University of Montana. We have three great micro-breweries for locally made sustenance. What else could one ask for?
Roots Fest is a celebration of the Missoula Experience. Help us promote the event and celebrate our great City. Consider donating to the cause to help bring the party this year. Volunteer for the event. Pitch in in whatever way you can. The party will be bigger and better this year with everyone's help.
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