Shopping Centers are undergoing a transformation just like everything else in this digital age. Many people keep predicting the death of the mall and shopping centers. But don’t think for a second that shopping centers and physical stores are going to give up and go away. Shopping centers are about to take a digital leap and undergo a major transformation ... Read More »

There is a new trend taking place in the National Park Service of renaming some protected areas that are designated as a “Monument” to the more prestigious title of “National Park.” This may seem like a minor case of semantics. But the economic implications are major. Two parks have recently received the “national park” designation. That would be Indiana Dunes ... Read More »

To illustrate the importance of Vertical Bike Racks and indoor bicycle storage as a new trend in multi-family housing, just look at a luxury apartment complex in downtown Los Angeles. The building has incredible architecture, floor to ceiling rooms with amazing views and a long list of amenities. Those amenities include a sun deck, lap pool, fitness center, cycling room, ... Read More »

Commercial Park Benches are pushing new boundaries when it comes to innovative designs for outdoor environments. Now might be a good time for landscape architects, designers and facility managers to take a look at some of the options available to them. Let’s start with design. A park bench doesn’t have to look like an old-fashioned park bench. One example of ... Read More »