At Bolton & Menk, the impact of our work does not stop when a project is complete. It continues in the ways our people show up for their industries and… [ Read More about Bolton & Menk on the Board: The Value of Board Service ]
Municipal leaders today face constant pressure to deliver high-quality public facilities while operating within tight budgets. Many respond by designing buildings that meet minimum code requirements at the lowest possible… [ Read More about Investing in Buildings: First Cost vs. Long-Term Cost ]
For many Iowa cities, downtown street reconstruction projects begin as responses to aging pavement, outdated utilities, and necessary accessibility updates.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 ]
Bearden Promenade – designed by Bolton & Menk – is a meandering pedestrian corridor that doubles as a linear park located in Uptown Charlotte. Oversized Holland Stone pavers from Belgard,… [ Read More about Stroll Through Bearden Promenade ]
The Gen H Comprehensive Plan has been awarded the 2025 Marvin Collins Outstanding Planning Award in the category of Comprehensive Plan – Small Community by the North Carolina Chapter of… [ Read More about Gen H Honored with 2025 APA-NC Marvin Collins Planning Award ]
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 ]
We’re proud to share that Zoe Conrad and Dylan Jordan have been named to the 2025 B2B The Grand Strand: Best & Brightest 35 and Under list! This recognition celebrates… [ Read More about Conrad & Jordan Shine as Best and Brightest Honorees ]
We’re headed back to college at the University of North Carolina, Wilmington (UNCW) campus for a Field Day with Nicole Whiteside, a landscape architect project manager. Nicole walks us through… [ Read More about Shaping Sustainable Spaces in Landscape Architecture – Field Day Ep. 4 ]
Team members from every corner of Bolton & Menk are stepping up to industry boards to influence progress and share expertise. These contributions strengthen our partnerships and shape the future… [ Read More about Bolton & Menk on the Board – 2025 Q3 ]
Our mission is fundamentally focused on empowering communities. This spring, our team built new partnerships with schools, universities, and organizations, opening doors for learning and growth. By encouraging collaboration and… [ Read More about Empowering Communities Through Support Initiatives ]
As consultants, we bring a professional commitment to objectivity in our work, seeking to find the best solutions for our clients, regardless of our own background and perspectives. But sometimes,… [ Read More about How a Former Kmart Site Sparked Community Revival ]
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 ]
We are pleased to share that Aus Perez has been honored with the H.W.S. Cleveland Award from the ASLA Minnesota Chapter. This award recognizes a landscape architecture trainee who has… [ Read More about Aus Perez Receives ASLA Minnesota Service Award ]
We are thrilled to announce that Bolton & Menk has been honored with two ASLA Minnesota Professional Awards. The professional awards recognize excellence in design as well as service to… [ Read More about Bolton & Menk Receives Two ASLA Minnesota Professional Awards ]
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 ]
Beyond Parking Lots: Can Better Designed Parking Lots Really Connect Communities? When you drive into a familiar or well-designed parking lot, you might not really notice it and go about… [ Read More about Connecting Communities through Parking Lot Design ]
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 ]
Our team members continue to extend their expertise beyond our company walls. Their active participation on various industry boards not only enriches their professional journey but also amplifies our presence… [ Read More about Bolton & Menk on the Board – 2025 Q1 ]
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 pleased to announce that our Myrtle Beach office has won the 2024 My Horry News Readers’ Choice Awards for eight years in a row! Our firm was recognized as… [ Read More about Bolton & Menk Wins 2024 My Horry News Readers’ Choice Awards ]
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 American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) welcomed 40 members as ASLA Fellows in honor of their outstanding contributions to the field of landscape architecture. Grant Meacci was recently selected… [ Read More about Grant Meacci Elevated to the ASLA Council of Fellows ]
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 ]
Last week, along with our friends at the City of Marshalltown, Arts & Culture Alliance, and artist Hilde DeBruyne, we accepted a Central States ASLA Merit Award for the design… [ Read More about Water Plaza at Linn Creek Wins Central States ASLA Merit Award ]
We are excited to announce our expansion into Rock Hill, South Carolina! Starting June 1st, we will occupy space in historic downtown Rock Hill. “This new space strengthens our commitment… [ Read More about Bolton & Menk Opens New Rock Hill, South Carolina Office ]
Rain gardens have been a central tool for how communities can improve the quality of its water in a cost-effective, aesthetically pleasing, and functional way. Rain gardens collect stormwater from… [ Read More about Rain Gardens: Designing with Winter in Mind ]
Grove 98 was recognized as the Top Mixed-Use Development in the Triangle Business Journal 2024 SPACE Awards! This award signifies the Grove 98 development in Wake Forest, NC as one… [ Read More about Grove 98 Wins Top Mixed-Use Development in 2024 SPACE Awards ]
Lemony Snicket once wrote the word ‘Sanctuary’ means “a small, safe place in a troubling world. Like an oasis in a vast desert or an island in a stormy sea.”… [ Read More about NPHC Plaza at Iowa State: Representing and Uplifting the Black Community ]
We are thrilled to announce Bolton & Menk is named an Iowa Top Workplace by the Des Moines Register. In its second consecutive time listed, Bolton & Menk moved up six spots… [ Read More about Des Moines Register Names Bolton & Menk 2023 Iowa Top Workplace ]
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 love seeing our clients and communities getting the recognition they deserve! A resounding congratulations to the Town of West Pelzer on their 2023 Municipal Association of South Carolina (MASC)… [ Read More about West Pelzer Rural Renewal Master Plan Wins MASC Achievement Award ]
Physical spaces you surround yourself with can directly impact your mental state, either positively or negatively, depending on the environment. A positive change in environment can ultimately lift your mood… [ Read More about Becoming Nurtured Through Nature: A Journey Through Healing Gardens ]
We are proud to announce our Charlotte location ranked #20 in the Charlotte Business Journal Book of Lists, this time as one of Charlotte’s Largest Architecture Firms! This list specifically highlights… [ Read More about Charlotte Location Ranked #20 in Business Journal Book of Lists ]
The City of Hopkins Artery Project received the People’s Choice Award at the American Society of Landscape Architecture – Minnesota Chapter’s annual banquet on Friday, April 28, 2023. The People’s… [ Read More about Hopkins Artery Receives ASLA-MN People’s Choice 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 ]
To support healthy lifestyles and meet the evolving recreational needs of residents, communities are encouraged to develop or refresh their park system plans every 10 years, sometimes even required by… [ Read More about Community-Wide Park & Recreation System Planning ]
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 ]
Bolton & Menk designs and engineers campus infrastructure to harmoniously integrate nature and functionality while enhancing the overall campus experience for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. They have successfully delivered… [ Read More about Higher Education Services ]
Bolton & Menk is a leader in the healthcare sector, embracing new trends and delivering exceptional service to healthcare clients. The team is deeply committed to enhancing patient experiences at… [ Read More about Healthcare Engineering Solutions ]
Bolton & Menk specializes in designing multifamily residential properties, offering expertise across various scales and densities. Their projects range from multifamily and mixed-use infill developments to single-family residential communities, all… [ Read More about Smart Multifamily Residential Designs ]
