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We believe all people should live in safe, sustainable, and beautiful communities. Bolton & Menk’s Placemaking, Planning, and Policy services help communities shape the physical places where people live. Using a Community-Centered Design approach, we collaboratively create great places that elevate quality of life, celebrate local identities, and promote an equitable future for all.
SERVICES
Environmental Planning | Community Planning | Transportation Planning | Trails, Parks & Recreation Planning | Landscape Architecture & Urban Design | Wayfinding & Monumentation | Public Engagement & Communication
Planning & Urban Design Projects
Resources
Dive in to learn how Bolton & Menk engages communities in their own comprehensive plan. Comprehensive plans should be tailored to meet the needs of the community – what better way than to engage them in their own plan?
LearnLandscape architect Grant Meacci answers some questions to set the record straight about urban design in this installment of What’s the Fact.
WatchDiscover how Drake and Bates Park Spraygrounds achieved accessibility and created an inviting outdoor space for their communities to experience during the summertime.
LearnLearn how revisioning design for technology and climate change can enhance beauty in addition to safety and sustainability.
LearnLearn from Jay Pomeroy as he talks about the importance of multipurpose and sustainable sports facilities and how hybrid learning affected site design in What’s the Fact.
WatchThe ‘grass’ may just be greener on a synthetic turf field! Learn how we make sure sustainability is the winner when it comes to sports facility solutions.
LearnCOVID-19 shifted the way we connect with people and places. Bolton & Menk focuses on public health with thoughtful outdoor community space design.
LearnWhat does equity really mean, and how does it play a role in community infrastructure? Learn what it takes to equitably plan for your community’s needs.
LearnAny community can be successful when it comes to ensuring the sidewalk doesn’t end with rural community planning, policies, and engagement!
LearnLearn how Bolton & Menk and their project partners turned a corridor study into a publicly acceptable project implementation guide for Riverfront Drive.
LearnPlanning & Urban Design News
Awards, Firm News
The Green Selected for ASLA SERC Merit Award
Awards, Firm News
Kansier Honored with APA’s Lynn Jorgenson Award
Firm News
Raleigh Open House Celebration
Awards, Employee News, Firm News
Schroder Awarded APA-IA Distinguished Service Recipient
Firm News
Introducing Bolton & Menk Infrastructure Solutions Lab to SCC Campus
Awards, Project News
College of Saint Benedict Softball Complex Honored by Softball Associations
Project News
City of Windsor Heights Awarded 2021 Best Development Award
Awards, Project News
GLITE Honors Downtown Prior Lake Reconstruction Project
Project News
Prior Lake Downtown Receives Honor Award
Project News
CEAM Awards Prior Lake with Honorable Mention

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