Blog 4 of 4 on the Empire State Trail When complete, the Empire State Trail will be the longest statewide multi-use trail in the US. We caught up with Jeff Olson, one of Alta’s principals working on this project to hear about what’s next. What are you hoping the impact will be for a project […]
Last month, Alta Planning + Design staff from around North America gathered in Syracuse, New York to attend the 2019 International Trails Symposium. Here’s what they learned. 1. Trails are a tool for justice One of the most memorable sessions at the conference was the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion discussion, led by Charles Thomas from […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
About 11 miles east of Atlanta is a small city of about 13,000 people that is becoming known as “the most diverse square mile in America.” In the 1990s, refugee resettlement programs identified Clarkston, GA as a good fit for displaced individuals of many backgrounds. Since then, the city has received over 40,000 refugees. There […]
In 2015, the New Mexico legislature established a vision for a 500-mile, cross-state, recreational trail for hiking, biking, and horseback riding along the Rio Grande. With the intention of moving the Rio Grande Trail from vision to reality, the State Parks Division hired Alta to lead an 18-month master planning process. In December 2018, the […]
By Daniel Ashworth, Design Associate, Alta Planning + Design The current Wolf River Greenway project will provide an additional 21 miles of trail in Memphis, Tennessee. It will connect the existing greenway, which ends at Walnut Grove Road, to the Mud Island Greenbelt Park. The client for the project is the Wolf River Conservancy, and […]
