For many Iowa cities, downtown street reconstruction projects begin as responses to aging pavement, outdated utilities, and necessary accessibility updates. Now more than ever, communities are regarding these investments as… [ Read More about Building Momentum Through Public and Private Partnerships in Algona ]
Community Compass explores Bolton & Menk’s transformative projects shaping the places we live, work, and play. Through real-world stories and a variety of perspectives, we highlight how we partner with… [ Read More about Community Compass: The Transformation of Gracely Park ]
As public agencies in Oregon and California demolish massive dams along the Klamath and other major rivers, smaller communities nationwide are replacing their own modest dams with more natural, fish-friendly… [ Read More about Riffing On a River’s Renewal ]
The Simpsonville Municipal Center has been named one of SCBIZ News Top Projects for 2025—a recognition of the City of Simpsonville’s bold vision and commitment to its community. The project… [ Read More about Simpsonville Municipal Center Earns Top Project Honor ]
Norway Lake Dam Removal and Pine River Restoration Project DURING THE 20TH CENTURY, OUR WATERWAYS WERE IMPACTED BY THE construction of dams across the United States that were made to… [ Read More about Reestablishing the River and Our Connections to it ]
Playgrounds have always been a cornerstone of childhood, offering spaces for fun, exploration, and social interaction. However, traditional playgrounds often come with limitations that can exclude people with different abilities…. [ Read More about Limitless Playgrounds: Breaking Boundaries ]
Congratulations to the City of Little Canada for receiving an MRPA Award of Excellence for Pioneer Park! The City of Little Canada saw the need to enhance Pioneer Park as… [ Read More about Pioneer Park Receives MRPA Award of Excellence ]
The Green, an iconic park in Uptown Charlotte, was the recipient of a 2024 City of Charlotte Urban Design award. The park received the Great Public Space award, highlighting its… [ Read More about The Green Receives 2024 Charlotte Urban Design Award ]
Three Bolton & Menk projects received recognition from the Iowa Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architecture (ASLA IA) in both the Built and Unbuilt Design categories. Indianola’s Downtown… [ Read More about Trio of Iowa Projects Earn Landscape Architecture Design Honors ]
We’re honored to announce Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation’s Bearden Promenade was the recipient of a 2024 North Carolina Society of Landscape Architects (NCASLA)! The Recognition Award recognizes projects that… [ Read More about Bearden Promenade Receives 2024 NCASLA Recognition Award ]
We’re growing again! Our tremendous growth in Wilmington, North Carolina has led us to open a brand-new location. While we have been serving clients in the region for more than… [ Read More about Bolton & Menk Opens New Wilmington, North Carolina Office ]
The City of Pine River’s Rock Riffle project was named the American Society of Landscape Architects Minnesota Chapter’s 2024 Award of Excellence. This top award recognizes one project that demonstrates the… [ Read More about Pine River Rock Riffle Project Earns Top Award at ASLA-MN Ceremony ]
Landscape architects are more than designers – we are the storytellers of the past, present, and future. We empower community voices, appreciate history, and use innovative design to create places… [ Read More about Designing for Wellness: How Landscape Architecture Makes Happier, Healthier Communities ]
Congratulations to the City of Pine River for receiving the 2023 APWA Project of the Year Award in the Small Cities/Rural Communities category for Pine River’s Rock Riffle project. This award… [ Read More about City of Pine River Receives APWA Project of the Year Award ]
We are honored to announce that signature Uptown Charlotte urban park, The Green, was selected for an ASLA SERC Merit Award in the Landmark project category. A Merit Award is… [ Read More about The Green Selected for ASLA SERC Merit Award ]
Symphony Park was recognized as an award finalist at the Environments For Aging (EFA) Design Showcase Conference & Expo in Charlotte, North Carolina. The site plan is based on Bi-Part… [ Read More about Symphony Park Environments for Aging Design Showcase Finalist ]
At Bolton & Menk, we believe parks and open spaces are the heart of thriving communities. As recreational trends evolve and infrastructure ages, it’s essential to reimagine these spaces to… [ Read More about Community & Neighborhood Park Design & Implementation ]
