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Kelly Weir reposted thisKelly Weir reposted thisReclaiming Uvalda Tributary has received the 2026 Engineering Excellence Project Award from the Colorado Association of Stormwater and Floodplain Managers (CASFM)! What was once a concrete drainage channel is now a greenway that reduces flood risk, restores native habitat, and connects the Montbello community to the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge. We’re proud to see this collaboration recognized by Colorado’s stormwater and floodplain management community. The award reflects what’s possible when landscape architects, engineers, agencies, and community members work together to turn infrastructure into a place that serves people and the environment every day. Congratulations to the engineers, consultants, and agency partners who made this project possible. Thank you to the Montbello community for helping shape this work, and to CASFM for the recognition! Muller Engineering Company City and County of Denver Mile High Flood District CEI Constructors #LandscapeArchitecture #StormwaterManagement #CASFM #FloodResilience #GreenInfrastructure #EcologicalRestoration #Montbello #DenverColorado #LivableCitiesStudio
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Kelly Weir reposted thisKelly Weir reposted thisLa Alma means “the soul.” For generations, La Alma-Lincoln Park has been the heart and soul of its community. As neighborhoods evolve, preserving the stories and cultural identity that define a place becomes an intentional part of our design. At La Alma-Lincoln Park, a cultural story loop connects the park’s major destinations, carrying the neighborhood’s history into the everyday experience of gathering, movement, play, and recreation. Two of those destinations are La Alma Plaza and the new playground. La Alma Plaza, the park’s signature gathering space, draws directly from Emanuel Martinez’s 1978 “La Alma” mural on the recreation center, one of Denver’s earliest surviving Chicano murals. Its shade structure takes its colors from the mural’s palette, while its arcing columns reflect the idea of a community reaching upward, an idea rooted in the neighborhood’s history of activism, cultural resilience, and collective action. The playground extends that story. Climbing towers and net structures transform the mural’s eagle into a place for play, expressing the neighborhood’s enduring spirit of youth activism and inviting future generations to build their own connection to the park. Through an extensive community engagement process during the Vision Plan and continued guidance from a Cultural Story Advisory Committee throughout design, the community helped shape how its history is carried forward. The result is a park where cultural identity is not confined to a memorial or preserved as a static object. It is woven into the places people return to every day, preserving the spirit of the neighborhood while creating space for its next chapter. #LaAlmaLincolnPark #CommunityEngagement #CulturalLandscape #DenverParks #LivableCitiesStudio
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Kelly Weir reposted thisKelly Weir reposted thisHow can parks help repair historic inequities, reconnect communities, and create healthier neighborhoods? Join Will Viitanen, PLA, of Livable Cities Studio, alongside Laurel Raines, PLA, ASLA, of Dig Studio, Inc., and Gordon Robertson, PLA, of Denver Parks and Recreation, for the American Society of Landscape Architects's upcoming webinar, Lines That Divide, Parks That Unite: Denver’s Public Spaces Reimagined. This conversation will explore how Denver is transforming parks shaped by a legacy of redlining and disinvestment through authentic community engagement, cultural celebration, green infrastructure, and restorative design. The discussion will highlight strategies for creating more equitable, connected, and community-centered public spaces while sharing lessons that can be applied to park systems across the country. We’re excited to be part of this important discussion and share how parks can serve as powerful tools for advancing equity, environmental restoration, and community well-being. Registration link in comments. #LandscapeArchitecture #ParksAndRecreation #PublicSpace #CommunityEngagement #EnvironmentalJustice #UrbanDesign #ParkDesign #ASLA #LivableCitiesStudio
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Kelly Weir reposted thisKelly Weir reposted thisConstruction and demolition materials make up 25% of Colorado’s total solid waste stream, nearly 2 million tons annually. Working alongside Denver Parks and Recreation, Livable Cities Studio saw an opportunity at Bethesda Park to divert a portion of this material from the waste stream by reimagining the extensive concrete already present on the site. Guided by an urban wild design approach, existing concrete is being thoughtfully reused throughout the park as pathways, gathering spaces, and seating. Rather than treating these materials as demolition waste, the project transforms them into landscape features that celebrate the site’s history while reducing the need for new materials. When complete, Bethesda Park will provide new opportunities for play, recreation, respite, and community gathering in the University Hills neighborhood, helping expand access to green space and recreation for nearby residents. With construction underway, we’re excited to see this vision continue taking shape. #BethesdaPark #ConcreteReuse #LandscapeArchitecture #UrbanDesign #SustainableDesign #ParksAndPublicSpace #LivableCitiesStudio
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Kelly Weir reposted thisKelly Weir reposted thisHow can small landscape architecture firms turn climate and biodiversity goals into real, actionable change? Join Chelsea Gieryic, AICP, of Livable Cities Studio alongside Emily Dunaway, of Dana Brown & Associates, Inc., and Aida M. Curtis of Curtis + Rogers Design Studio for American Society of Landscape Architects's upcoming webinar, Small Landscape Architecture Firms Take Action on Climate & Biodiversity. This conversation will explore how small firms are advancing climate-positive and biodiversity-focused work through advocacy, tools, practice, and community impact. We’re excited to be part of this important discussion and share how landscape architects can help shape more resilient, equitable, and ecologically connected communities. Registration link in comments. #LandscapeArchitecture #ClimateAction ##SustainableDesign #ClimateResilience #ASLA #LivableCitiesStudio
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Kelly Weir reposted thisKelly Weir reposted thisIf streets are one of Denver’s largest public assets, why aren’t they designed to do more for people and social connections? For decades, streets have been designed to do one thing well: move cars. But in a growing city like Denver, they need to do more. Streets are the connective tissue of our communities, and they must function as places for people, supporting walking, biking, gathering, and everyday life. Across the city, underutilized right-of-way is being reimagined as people-centered space that supports all modes while prioritizing the pedestrian experience. LCS has been working at multiple scales to help shape this shift. We partnered with the City and County of Denver Department of Transportation & Infrastructure (DOTI) and Fehr & Peers to develop the Shared Streets Design Guidelines, creating a flexible framework for rebalancing streets toward people. At the same time, we’re applying those ideas on the ground, from built projects like Sun Valley Alcott Street, 39th Avenue Shared Street and Connecting Auraria to current work on the Shared Streets Conceptual Design with CONSOR Engineers and DOTI, testing shared street concepts across seven corridors citywide. From vision to implementation, we’re helping redefine how Denver’s streets function as public space, strengthening communities and creating safer, more walkable environments. #LandscapeArchitecture #SharedStreetDesign #LivableCitiesStudio
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Kelly Weir reposted thisKelly Weir reposted thisAs landscape architects and planners, we have a responsibility to understand where we can make a difference related to climate change, and to hold ourselves accountable. Climate change is intensifying, bringing rising heat, flooding, and air quality challenges. As these pressures grow, risks deepen and inequities widen, with underserved communities most impacted. Our new Climate Action Plan commits us to actions that advance resilient, equitable public spaces over time. At Livable Cities Studio, climate action isn’t a one-time initiative, it’s embedded in how we think, design, and operate. Resiliency is woven into the fabric of our firm culture, shaping decisions at every scale. This plan reflects a standard way of practicing, grounded in values that guide our work day in and day out. Over time, the impact of this work shows up in lasting ways. Thoughtful design choices lead to more resilient environments, healthier communities, and stronger access to public spaces. The benefits compound year after year, particularly for communities that have historically been unfairly burdened by environmental harm. This plan is not symbolic. It outlines near- and long-term actions and internal tracking to ensure progress. We commit to checking in annually and updating the plan every five years so that accountability doesn’t fade with time. Ultimately, our Climate Action Plan is a living framework, one that evolves as conditions, knowledge, and community needs change. It reflects who we are as a firm: transparent, future-focused, and committed to embedding climate action into our culture, operations, and leadership. This work is ongoing, requiring continued reflection, accountability, and action. View the full Climate Action Plan using the link in the comments. #ClimateAction #ResilientDesign #LandscapeArchitecture #UrbanPlanning #ClimateJustice #SustainableCities #DesignLeadership #LivableCitiesStudio
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Kelly Weir reposted thisKelly Weir reposted thisTake a look at Montbello’s newest green corridor, the Uvalda Open Channel Improvements! What was once a concrete stormwater channel has been transformed into a vibrant landscape that manages stormwater, improves water quality, enhances safety, and reconnects the neighborhood. New walking and biking paths link residents across Montbello and connect directly to the Rocky Mountain Arsenal trailhead. The revitalized corridor offers more than infrastructure, it provides new green space, trees, and places for gathering that support community life and outdoor activity. It’s a powerful example of how resilient design can turn stormwater management into an opportunity for connection and vitality. In partnership with the City and County of Denver, Mile High Flood District, Muller Engineering Company, and CEI Constructors, we’re proud to celebrate this transformation, a space that now serves both people and the environment. #Montbello #Denver #SustainableDesign #ClimateResilience #LandscapeArchitecture #UrbanDesign #SustainableCities #GreenInfrastructure #FloodPrevention #Denver #LivableCities
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Kelly Weir reposted thisKelly Weir reposted thisRibbon-Cutting Celebrates Uvalda Open Channel Improvements! 🎉 Once a concrete-lined drainage channel that limited access and divided the neighborhood, the Uvalda Open Channel has been transformed into a vibrant, safe, and welcoming public space. The project enhances stormwater capacity and public safety while delivering a new multi-use path that reconnects residents to the Rocky Mountain Arsenal trailhead. It’s a powerful example of how essential infrastructure can become a valued neighborhood amenity, serving multiple purposes by providing green space, improving the tree canopy, enhancing connectivity, and creating places for people to gather and enjoy nature. Our team led the landscape architecture and community engagement, partnering with local community connectors to ensure the design reflects Montbello’s unique character. The result is a naturalized, resilient channel that supports neighborhood vitality and improves its vital stormwater function. We are honored to have collaborated with the City and County of Denver, Mile High Flood District, Muller Engineering Company, and CEI Constructors to bring this vision to life, creating a stronger, safer, and greener Montbello. #Montbello #SustainableDesign #ClimateResilience #LandscapeArchitecture #UrbanDesign #SustainableCities #GreenInfrastructure #FloodPrevention #Denver #LivableCities
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Kelly Weir reacted on thisKelly Weir reacted on thisReclaiming Uvalda Tributary has received the 2026 Engineering Excellence Project Award from the Colorado Association of Stormwater and Floodplain Managers (CASFM)! What was once a concrete drainage channel is now a greenway that reduces flood risk, restores native habitat, and connects the Montbello community to the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge. We’re proud to see this collaboration recognized by Colorado’s stormwater and floodplain management community. The award reflects what’s possible when landscape architects, engineers, agencies, and community members work together to turn infrastructure into a place that serves people and the environment every day. Congratulations to the engineers, consultants, and agency partners who made this project possible. Thank you to the Montbello community for helping shape this work, and to CASFM for the recognition! Muller Engineering Company City and County of Denver Mile High Flood District CEI Constructors #LandscapeArchitecture #StormwaterManagement #CASFM #FloodResilience #GreenInfrastructure #EcologicalRestoration #Montbello #DenverColorado #LivableCitiesStudio
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Kelly Weir reacted on thisProud to see the Uvalda Tributary project recognized with the 2026 CASFM Engineering Excellence Project Award! This project is a great reminder of what is possible when design, landscape architecture, engineering, infrastructure, and community priorities come together. Grateful to have been part of a talented team that brought this project to life. Congratulations to everyone involved, and especially to the Montbello community that helped shape it!Kelly Weir reacted on thisReclaiming Uvalda Tributary has received the 2026 Engineering Excellence Project Award from the Colorado Association of Stormwater and Floodplain Managers (CASFM)! What was once a concrete drainage channel is now a greenway that reduces flood risk, restores native habitat, and connects the Montbello community to the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge. We’re proud to see this collaboration recognized by Colorado’s stormwater and floodplain management community. The award reflects what’s possible when landscape architects, engineers, agencies, and community members work together to turn infrastructure into a place that serves people and the environment every day. Congratulations to the engineers, consultants, and agency partners who made this project possible. Thank you to the Montbello community for helping shape this work, and to CASFM for the recognition! Muller Engineering Company City and County of Denver Mile High Flood District CEI Constructors #LandscapeArchitecture #StormwaterManagement #CASFM #FloodResilience #GreenInfrastructure #EcologicalRestoration #Montbello #DenverColorado #LivableCitiesStudio
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Kelly Weir reacted on thisThe transformation from an undersized concrete channel to a naturalized urban ecosystem has had an incredible impact along Uvalda Street in the Montbello neighborhood. This project not only creates a better experience for bicyclists, pedestrians, and drivers, but also treats stormwater and helps mitigate flooding. Just as exciting, it has become an inviting habitat corridor for birds, bees; and we’ve even observed schools of minnows! I’m excited to be part of the team as we continue the great work into the next phase - more to come!Kelly Weir reacted on thisReclaiming Uvalda Tributary has received the 2026 Engineering Excellence Project Award from the Colorado Association of Stormwater and Floodplain Managers (CASFM)! What was once a concrete drainage channel is now a greenway that reduces flood risk, restores native habitat, and connects the Montbello community to the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge. We’re proud to see this collaboration recognized by Colorado’s stormwater and floodplain management community. The award reflects what’s possible when landscape architects, engineers, agencies, and community members work together to turn infrastructure into a place that serves people and the environment every day. Congratulations to the engineers, consultants, and agency partners who made this project possible. Thank you to the Montbello community for helping shape this work, and to CASFM for the recognition! Muller Engineering Company City and County of Denver Mile High Flood District CEI Constructors #LandscapeArchitecture #StormwaterManagement #CASFM #FloodResilience #GreenInfrastructure #EcologicalRestoration #Montbello #DenverColorado #LivableCitiesStudio
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Kelly Weir reacted on thisLooking forward to what’s ahead for Main Street in Littleton! Join the October 5 open house to learn more about Project Downtown and help shape the improvements through interactive opportunities.Kelly Weir reacted on thisAEC Industry Update | Littleton, Colorado's Project Downtown is Moving Forward with the Main Street Improvements Project. Project Downtown is the city’s adopted plan for improving mobility, streetscapes, and the downtown experience. Planned improvements will modernize aging infrastructure, restore trees and landscaping, and enhance safety, walkability, and downtown's distinctive character. Join the conversation! Attend the Project Downtown Public Open House for a gallery-style presentation with information about the entire project, interactive opportunities to share your feedback, and project team members available for discussions. 🗓️ Monday, October 5, 2026, from 5 to 7 p.m. 📌 Half Moon Room, Arapahoe Community College, 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/eRe22YMA Have a news tip? Email it to NEWS@CCDMAG.com for immediate attention. #placemaking #urbanliving #infrastructureimprovements #constructionindustry #landscaping #landscapearchitecture
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Kelly Weir reacted on thisKelly Weir reacted on this🏆 Project of the Year! We’re excited to celebrate the Uvalda Tributary project, which was recently recognized as Project of the Year at the Colorado Association of Stormwater and Floodplain Managers (CASFM) Conference. It’s a great example of how thoughtful stormwater infrastructure can protect people and property while also creating environmental, recreational, and community benefits. Congratulations to the entire project team, and thank you to CASFM for recognizing this work! City and County of Denver, Muller Engineering Company, Livable Cities Studio, CEI Constructors, HCL Engineering & Surveying, LLC, Pinyon Environmental, Inc.
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Kelly Weir liked thisI really enjoyed my time down in Colorado Springs capturing this beautiful inclusive playground project Rocky Mountain Recreation, Inc. completed for The Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind. This historic campus is so pretty!Kelly Weir liked thisThe Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind was founded in Colorado Springs more than 150 years ago. With the school located on a historic, sprawling campus, the project team was tasked with integrating a fully accessible playground for students with a broad spectrum of disabilities into a site packed with complex underground utility infrastructure—all while preserving the rich history and character of the property. Rocky Mountain Recreation welcomed the opportunity to take on the unique challenges of this project and help bring an ambitious vision for inclusive play to life. We were proud to play a small role as part of an amazing project team that included Nunn Construction and N.E.S. Inc, providing the play equipment for a space designed to go above and beyond traditional accessibility and create meaningful, engaging play opportunities for students of all abilities. #play #playground #inclusiveplay #coloradosprings #landscapearchitecture #colorado Landscape Structures equipment featured: - 10' PlayOdyssey® Tower - Rollerslide - We-Go-Round™ - Rhapsody® Grandioso® Chimes - We-saw™ - Rhapsody® Vivo® Metallophone - We-Go-Swing® - Friendship Swing
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Kelly Weir reacted on thisLooking forward to the American Society of Landscape Architects National Conference in Los Angeles next week! Join myself, Jonah Susskind, and Aida M. Curtis as we share what climate action planning looks like for different types of organizations. Would also love to see everyone at the WxLA event on Thursday, September 17th from 5-7 p.m. at the Perkins&Will Chinatown office for the 2026 WxLA Annual Gathering and Celebration of WxLA Scholars! Get your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/ewySwTe2 & folks from CO/WY - We're hosting an ASLA CO/WY emerging professionals conference coffee run on Friday, September 18th at 7:30 a.m. at Virtu Coffee! Join us for some caffeine and a walk to Grand Hope Park.Kelly Weir reacted on thisClimate action isn't one-size-fits-all, and neither are the strategies to achieve it. Join Chelsea Gieryic, AICP, SITES AP, of Livable Cities Studio, alongside Jonah Susskind, of SWA, and Aida M. Curtis, FASLA, PLA, AIA, of of Curtis + Rogers Design Studio, at the American Society of Landscape Architects 2026 Conference for the upcoming session, Beyond the Blueprint: Climate Action Planning Across Practice Scales. This conversation will explore how firms of different sizes are approaching climate action planning and why organizational scale, capacity, and culture shape the path forward. From overcoming resource constraints to building accountability and embedding climate action into everyday practice, the panel will share practical strategies that attendees can adapt to their own organizations. We're excited to be part of this conversation and share how thoughtful planning, collaboration, and action at every scale can help advance a more resilient future. Registration link in comments. #ASLA2026 #LandscapeArchitecture #ClimateAction #ClimatePlanning #ClimateResilience #SustainableDesign #ResilientDesign #UrbanDesign #LandscapeArchitects #Sustainability #ClimateAdaptation #DesignForClimate #LivableCitiesStudio
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