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May 1, 2025
Design Concepts
Redesigning Possibilities: How Butterfield ...

Possibilities Playground at Butterfield Crossing Park is a bold rethinking of what inclusive play can be. Designed as a sensory-rich, fully accessible space shaped by community input, it invites children and caregivers of all abilities to connect, explore, and belong, together.

Redesigning Possibilities: How Butterfield Crossing Park Became a New Benchmark for Inclusive Play
March 9, 2023
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Pickleball Court Design: Maximizing Fun and ...

Pickleball is one of the hottest trends in recreation right now, and for good reason. It’s a welcoming sport that offers an abundance of fun. It’s known as a ‘game for everyone.’ Pickleball encourages physical activity to improve people’s fitness and wellness. As park designers, we see pickleball on the agenda for most of the park projects we work on.

Pickleball Court Design: Maximizing Fun and Functionality
August 30, 2022
Erik Spring
Erie Community Park: Third and Final Phase

This summer we celebrated the grand opening of the third and final phase of Erie Community Park. 12 acres of features were added to this park extending its value to the community. The park is consistently filled with people enjoying all it has to offer, and we could be more excited to see that enthusiasm.

Erie Community Park: Third and Final Phase
March 18, 2021
Design Concepts
Outdoor Classrooms: Now More Than Ever

This past year, schools all over the country were forced to allow fewer students inside and keep classes physically separate from each other, making their outside spaces a hot commodity. In many cases schools had to scramble to figure out ways to make this happen with little time to plan. We propose that to better equip schools for the future, more time, funding, and attention is needed to design these outdoor learning environments in ways students, teachers and the neighboring community can enjoy throughout the year.

Outdoor Classrooms: Now More Than Ever
December 10, 2020
Design Concepts
Two Hunters Park: A Tribute to Mark Martinez ...

Parks all around the world are known for igniting emotions of hope, peace, and optimism. Two Hunters Park, a commemorative park honoring the lives of Mark Martinez and Joey Irwin of Firestone, CO is no exception.

Two Hunters Park: A Tribute to Mark Martinez and Joey Irwin
Design Concepts
May 21, 2019
Parks, Playgrounds, Research

Getting Serious About Park and Play Space: Optimizing Play, Creativity, Socialization, and Nature Appreciation

Design Concepts
May 21, 2019
Parks, Playgrounds, Research
Getting Serious About Park and Play Space: Optimizing Play, Creativity, Socialization, and Nature Appreciation

Using GIS mapping to decide where play spaces should be improved or added in order to improve public health.

Tagged: public health, parks and recreation, city planning, play, research

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Design Concepts
April 26, 2019
Planning

Neighborhood Licensure Program + Handbook Wins APA Merit Award

Design Concepts
April 26, 2019
Planning
Neighborhood Licensure Program + Handbook Wins APA Merit Award

Carter Marshall, PLA, is awarded the American Planning Association’s 2018 Colorado Merit Award for Community Resiliency.

Tagged: resiliency, Healthy Communities, healthy communities, award, master plan, city planning

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Design Concepts
April 17, 2019
Planning

Carter speaks With KGNU About Flood Recovery Project in Lyons Colorado

Design Concepts
April 17, 2019
Planning
Carter speaks With KGNU About Flood Recovery Project in Lyons Colorado

DC’s Carter Marshall spoke with KGNU about the planning work addressing recovery projects from the 2013 floods in Lyons, CO. Check it out

Tagged: resiliency, master plan

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Design Concepts
March 29, 2019
Parks, Playgrounds

Bringing Grown-Ups and Kids Together at the Park

Design Concepts
March 29, 2019
Parks, Playgrounds
Bringing Grown-Ups and Kids Together at the Park

Kids are now being joined at the park by their parents, step-parents and grandparents. Let’s embrace this multi-generational experience and design for it.

Tagged: multi-generational play, play, playground design, accessible play

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March 12, 2019

New Ownership for Design Concepts

Design Concepts
March 12, 2019
New Ownership for Design Concepts

Design Concepts announces the transition of founding Principals, Axel Bishop and Robby Layton, Ph.D., to their new roles as Principals Emeriti.

Tagged: learning landscape, landscape architecture, ownership, leadership transition, ASLA Fellow

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Another fantastic CSU externship in the books! 🎉🌿 This time, we had the pleasure of hosting Chloe (@chloboyd), who fully immersed herself in everything from design tasks to the behind-the-scenes process of how projects come to life.

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We are thrilled to announce that Aynslee Havenridge has been promoted to Associate at Design Concepts! Alongside this incredible achievement, she has also recently become a registered, licensed Landscape Architect.
 
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We're thrilled to share that the Town of Castle Rock has been awarded a 2024 Starburst Award for Butterfield Crossing and Possibilities Playground! 🏆 This recognition, generously provided by GOCO celebrates the exceptional use of lottery funds for c
🌟 Introducing the renovated Butterfield Crossing Park! Nestled in Castle Rock, Colorado, this beloved oasis has undergone a stunning transformation, now offering an array of amenities for all to enjoy. From state-of-the-art sports courts to scenic w
Design Concepts is seeking a passionate intern to join our team for the 2024 Summer Internship! Dive into real-world projects, enhance your skills, and contribute to creating healthier communities. Paid opportunity from May to August, full-time or pa
🎉 We're thrilled to announce Lisa Langer's promotion to Associate Principal at Design Concepts! 🌟 With over eight years of dedication to our team, Lisa has been instrumental in crafting innovative design solutions across the Front Range, with a foc

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