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 […]
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. […]
Nearly 21,000 Veterans live in Jackson County, Oregon alone, representing about 10 percent of the population. While there are many great services for Veterans in the area, including medical facilities and employment assistance, transportation to and from these services can be a major challenge. When Veterans lack transportation, or are unaware of the options available […]
Last week we discussed eight Complete Streets 2.0 design principles that serve as a framework for successfully integrating new and emerging mobility options into our streetscapes. These principles allow us to adapt current designs, in response to new and shifting modes of transportation, while better balancing a street’s uses and services. Today, we’ll take a […]
I don’t know about you, but whenever I need to get from point A to point B, first I draw up a spreadsheet so I can compare the costs, anticipated time, risk of delays, and…KIDDING! Of course I don’t do that — I’m a busy person, not a computer! No, like most people, I’m not actively making […]
Intimidated by e-scooters? Not sure how to find the best bus route to get to work? Worried biking will be too hard? Here’s how Alta answered those questions in Austin, TX. For the past three years, Alta’s programs team has supported the City of Austin and Capital Metro by encouraging residents throughout the city to […]
At Alta, our programs team helps communities get the most out of the transportation options available to them. We support residents in diverse communities in overcoming the barriers they face to walking, biking, and using transit to get around. One way we’re doing this is through Motivational Interviewing, which is a goal-oriented and participant-centered style […]
Central City in Motion is a Go This Thanksgiving, there’s a lot to be grateful for. Here at Alta, we’re celebrating the Portland City Council’s unanimous vote to adopt Central City in Motion, which will make downtown streets safer, more efficient, and equitable for all Portland residents. The November 15 decision pledged to build a series […]
Alta rewards employees at their five-year mark with a travel stipend to any international destination that provides experiences related to Alta’s business. This reflection recaps Ryan Johnson’s recent travels through SE Asia. At any other time and place, bicycling in a steady rain would be one of the least pleasurable experiences I can imagine. Yet […]
Left: Watching helplessly from the back of a motorbike as my friend takes on a typical rush hour intersection on one of Hanoi’s major roads. Right: In Hanoi’s maze of alleyways, motorbikes function better as family vehicles than, say, a minivan. When I first arrived in Hanoi, I was stunned by the seemingly lawless pandemonium of […]
