WY Governor Signs LA Licensure Board Amendment Act into Law
On March 9, Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon signed into law SF-0113 The Architects Practice Act - Amendments Bill. See the full text here (https://wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2023/SF0113). ASLA Colorado, with other professional associations, has been working with the board to develop this bill and advocated for its passage during the last year or so. https://www.aslacolorado.org/download/11266/?tmstv=1681178176

Vivian Kovacs Receives Phil Flores Medallion
On October 11, 2023, ASLA Colorado Vice President of Government Affairs, David Sprunt presented Vivian Kovacs (recently retired from Landscape Forms) with the Phil Flores medallion. The medallion is ASLA Colorado's highest honor for exemplary service and friendship. Kovacs was unable to attend the Awards Event on August 31 due to an automobile accident. Pictured here, David Sprunt (left) and Vivian Kovacs (right).

Colorado 2023 Awards
The ASLA Colorado Chapter presented 23 Professional Design Awards, ten academic awards for four University of Colorado Denver and six Colorado State University landscape architecture students, and several individual recognition awards at the Chapter's Annual Gathering and Awards Event held at Space Gallery.

 
Norris Design
by John Norris, Principal

About the Firm:
For nearly four decades, Norris Design has been dedicated to helping the world grow through the power of placemaking. Partnering with clients around the globe, we are transforming the way people live, work and play. Our integrated approach brings individual disciplines together to design places that get built.
We believe in the power of place and the ability our environments have to inspire us all. Every day, we set out to change the world for the better through thoughtful placemaking. We create communities that move people to create lasting memories. We shape the public realm, activating the imagination - then, we bring places to life with unique identities that live and breathe.
After 38 years of helping the world grow, it's time for us to grow too. This year, we reimagined the way our brand represents our ideals. Leveraging our in-house branding services, we've modernized our mark and added the tagline 'People + Placemaking' as we reframe what matters most. Head to our refreshed website to see more:
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Placemaking' as we reframe what matters most. Head to our refreshed website to see more: www.norris-design.com

2022/23 AWARDS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
2023 SMPS Colorado Marketing Excellence Awards - External Newsletter - ND News
2023 Colorado ASLA Honor Award + DEI Recognition - Vina Apartments + Community Space
2022 NAHB The Nationals Silver Award - RainDance River Resort - Best Community Amenity
2022 NAHB The Nationals Silver Award - Summit Sky Ranch - Best Landscape of a Community
2022 NAHB The Nationals Gold Award - RainDance - Best Landscape of a Community
2022 NAHB Best in American Living Gold Award - TerraSante - On the Boards Community
2022 Colorado Economic Development Council - Karl's Farm
2022 Denver Mayor's Design Awards - Vi??a Apartments
2022 Arizona ASLA - Edison Eastlake Community Master Plan, Planning
2022 APA Colorado Merit Award - Alta Verde - Sustainability & Environmental Planning
2022 Fort Collins Urban Design Awards - Bloom Pollinator Plan
2022 APA Arizona - Cottonwood Parks & Recreation Master Plan

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