I’m still up here in Crested Butte…it’s October, and the snow has started to fall. The weather feels much like it did in April when I arrived…except that now the aspen and willow are a brilliant golden, juxtaposed to the blue spruce. This summer, Landvisions sent me to Colorado, specifically Crested Butte for our first season of […]
Somehow I actually find myself excited to be back in Tyler, TX after a week in Crested Butte Colorado. Yesterday I went for an epic ride….it was raining and a bit chilly. 50 degrees is nothing like the -23 we experienced in CB. Being outside with close friends is a always gift. Today, we have […]
The cycling community in Tyler is growing, slow but sure! Last night no less than 150 cyclist showed up for Tyler’s Spring Kick-Off at First Baptist in White House. this even was a joint effort between the Tyler Cycling Club and the Fresh Race team. I myself jumped in with the pain train, with […]
What does a Landscape Architect, Builder, Engineer, Interior Designer and an Architect ALL have in common?? Often we do not dedicate enough time preparing plans and working through the design process because we are eager to start making progress….this is in fact a common mistake. More time invested on the front end in […]
Texas winter is hear, and though we’ve seen some pretty cold temps…for Texas at least, there is plenty of ways to spend time OUTSIDE. It’s our job to help our clients ‘BE’ outside…..but we must not ever forget to ‘BE’ outside ourselves. With shorter days and colder temps….the sun cruising low on the horizon,…it’s more […]
ASLA EXPO 2016 – New Orleans Last month David, Kyle and I traveled to New Orleans for the Annual ASLA (American Society of Landscape Architects) National Expo. The three of us had a great time together as we explored this iconic city and enjoyed tasty food, colorful music and colonial architecture….so much culture! This was […]
I’m a much better person when I spend time OUTSIDE! Just ask my wife…my kids or my friends…but above all my wife…she will be brutally honest! When I moved back to Texas two years ago, I was looking for a new vocation and Landscape Architecture captivated my attention. By the shear grace of God […]
Summer is quickly coming to an end for youngsters and teachers…all of us that the school schedule impacts! Though with highs solidly in the triple digits, Fall can’t get here soon enough! We anticipate breaking ground on the Bergfeld Park Amphitheater renovation this fall. Plans are firming up and the collaborative effort between […]
After working in the Landscape Architecture field for the past couple of years, I’ve become acutely aware of the fact that there is a general misconception about this profession; Landscape Architects are often confused with landscapers. Landscape Architecture, as defined by ‘wikipedia’ is a multi-disciplinary field, incorporating aspects of botany, horticulture, the fine arts, architecture, industrial design, soil sciences, environmental […]
Tyler Morning Telegraph sets new record for great stories this week. Bike Rentals, Food Trucks and Micro Brews! ALL in Tyler!! Food Trucks and Breweries downtown and Bike Rentals on the Rose Rudman Trail. Tyler is taking on a new flavor and I for one…along with thousands of other citizens, am very excited!! I love […]
Tyler residents have enjoyed the rejuvenation of it’s historically important and iconic outdoor space. The Bergfeld Park’s playground was redesigned and opened for play in 2015! 99% of folks are more than excited and I for one am overjoyed to see it full of families from all walks of life and from every corner […]
Unique options for how to do life is part of what makes our days a little more interesting. Eating meals is a major way we can ‘mix it up.’ There is a national phenomena gaining popularity that has it’s origin firmly rooted in the essence of the entrepreneurial spirit this country was built on. Food […]
The growing number of cyclist in Tyler is evident everywhere you look. the Rose Rudman trail is absolutely packed with people most of the day. The need for additional trails in Tyler is colossal. Why, when trails systems are among the most important factors when businesses and individuals are considering a move, would Tyler be so lax […]
The fact that Tyler, Texas has it’s very own micro-brewery, and a really good one at that, is testament that we are on the right tract! Ryan Dixon and his team at True Vine joined up with Porch Culture Coffee Roasters to establish their businesses in North Tyler. My personal connection with Jonathan and Shelly […]
The reason the Bergfeld Park rehabilitation project got kicked off was because some local neighbors cared. Many of the folks who work at the Tyler Parks and Rec department really are passionate about their job, however with very little tax money allocated to the renovation of Tyler’s city parks, there isn’t much that can be […]
All can agree that East Texas is a beautiful place to live. For those of us who really enjoy the outdoors, we all feeling a little hedged in these days. We may not be a majority yet, but I’m pretty certain that most would agree spending active time outside is important. As Tyler’s population booms, and […]