National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) Project, Iowa State University
The project is focused on equity, honoring culture, and bringing awareness to diversity on campus.
"Adding additional aspects can easily be overlooked, but that wow factor of projects where you can say, 'wow, yeah that’s Hastings,' it's designed by the community and ties back to the character and uniqueness of the community."
- Sam Kessel, Principal Landscape Architect
The City of Hastings wanted to revitalize and reconnect their downtown to the Mississippi River while leveraging the nearby regional trail connection. Bolton & Menk collaborated with the city to develop a three-phase Downtown Riverfront Renaissance project. Phases one and three focused primarily on the downtown infrastructure, while phase two focused on Levee Park, a prominent park straddling the Mississippi River, Mississippi River Regional Trail, and downtown business district.
Collaboration with city staff, stakeholder groups, and the public aided in the development of a park master plan. The master plan included enhancements to the regional trail and construction of an amphitheater, musical playground, ice skating rink, branding and signage, and a veteran's memorial. Bolton & Menk provided final design services, including construction document development and construction administration.
The completion of this riverfront improvement project succeeded in connecting downtown Hastings to Levee Park and the regional trail, enhancing the user experience of each amenity, and creating a regional destination that users will want to visit time and again.
The project is focused on equity, honoring culture, and bringing awareness to diversity on campus.
Improvements to Pioneer Park included ADA accessibility enhancements to adjacent trails and walks, stormwater improvements,
One of our key contributions early in the design process was to identify new green
Central Piedmont Community College is expecting a 50 percent increase in the student population by