How a Trail Logo Comes to Life

May 15, 2019

The Singing River Trail in North Alabama will connect communities in three counties and serve as an approximately 70-mile active transportation corridor linking to other trail systems throughout the region. The client committee wanted their logo to feature Native people’s presence in the region, and to celebrate their historic connection with the river. As outsiders, […]

Designing the Empire State Trail: Explained by Bill Sprengnether

May 14, 2019

Blog 2 of 4 about the Empire State Trail By: Bill Sprengnether, Senior Design Associate, Alta Planning + Design The Empire State Trail (EST) will be the longest multi-use trail in the US. We caught up with Alta Senior Design Associate, Bill Sprengnether, to see how this first-of-its-kind project is being designed. Q: What’s your […]

3 Things You Need to Know About Bike-Transit Integration

May 8, 2019

By: Matt Pinder, Senior Designer, EIT, Alta Planning + Design A commuter rail system is only as good as its ability to get people to and from stops and stations, known as the first- and last-mile (FMLM), yet far too often we take this critical aspect of the system for granted. Heavy reliance on car […]

The Empire State Trail: A Conversation with Lindsay Zefting

April 24, 2019

Blog 1 of 4 about the Empire State Trail The Empire State Trail will be the longest multi-use trail in the US. In her own words, hear from Lindsay Zefting, the project manager and one of Alta’s senior engineers working on this groundbreaking project. Q: The Empire State Trail is one of the biggest projects […]

Celebrating World Landscape Architecture Month

April 22, 2019

Landscape Architecture has great breadth as a design profession, with significant impacts on communities and quality of life. Alta’s design group includes a collaborative team of landscape architects and landscape designers who understand that truly successful projects are a reflection of their communities. As landscape architects, we have the instincts to shore up the attributes […]

Celebrating a Life on Two Wheels

March 21, 2019

My father-in-law Leonard passed away a few weeks ago. As we were gathered with family and friends, the conversation turned to the ragtag collection of bikes in his garage, and someone remarked that his e‑bike had added years to his life. Leonard was in his 80s, and for years used a bike to get around. […]

4 Trail Trends Explained

March 19, 2019

Trails and greenways are well known for providing active transportation and recreation benefits to communities. But there are other advantages associated to these outdoor spaces. From CPTED to trail economics, these four emerging trends in trails can help inform your next project. 1. Quantifying the Value of Trails Economic Impact Analyses (EIAs) are helpful tools […]

Bike to Ride! Recognized for Outstanding Planning and Analysis

March 12, 2019

Our Atlanta office was busy over the weekend! Senior Planner Kat Maines attended the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) Georgia Chapter’s Awards Gala, to receive an Honor Award in the Planning and Analysis category. Alta worked with the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) to develop Bike to Ride: An Idea Book of Regional Strategies for […]

3 Strategies to Take your Natural Surface Trail Plan to the Next Level

March 11, 2019

Natural surface trails serve as valuable recreational amenities for millions of Americans. Hikers, mountain bikers, equestrians, trail runners, nature-viewers, and dog-walkers routinely enjoy the physical and mental health benefits provided by natural surface trails. Convenient access to natural surface trails and open space is increasingly a major quality of life indicator for many Americans. Just […]

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