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It is April and lots of plants are already growing or blooming here in Utah! In this blog, we’ve outlined a basic checklist for you
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It is April and lots of plants are already growing or blooming here in Utah! In this blog, we’ve outlined a basic checklist for you

We believe that historic preservation is about unearthing community narratives. It is never just about saving an old building. It is about listening to the

Please join us in welcoming Niccole Smith to the Io LandArch team! A licensed landscape architect and northern Utah native, Niccole earned her BLA from

Historic & Cultural Landscapes The documentation and preservation of historic landscapes is a relatively new and often misunderstood branch of the preservation movement. Unfortunately, many

This article by retired Io principal Susan Crook was published in the June 2014 Union Vedette, the newsletter of the Fort Douglas Military Museum. Please

At Io LandArch, we work on historic places (landscapes, buildings, and districts) across Utah and Idaho with one core goal: helping communities uncover, understand, and

Happy New Year from Io LandArch! This year’s holiday card features another original watercolor by Shalae Larsen, ASLA, PLA, celebrating the Sunnyfield Barn in Eden.

Opening Scene – Why Every Place Needs a Good Story Picture an empty lot, a tired backyard, or a worn-out building shell. It’s a blank

Our logo includes the words: “Culture, Nature, Place” – ever wondered why? Today, we’re introducing (or re-introducing) you to our practice and why we do

Based on my observations as both a professional and community organizer across numerous projects, I’ve come to realize that community revitalization is not a fixed

We’re honored to share that the Nine Rails Creative District, including the District Master Plan, Dumke Arts Plaza, Corner Plaza, and the 25th Street improvements

Get to know Emma Bevevino, our Marketing Director and Communications Specialist. Emma leads our marketing, communications, and business development efforts, and can always be reached

We’ve crafted a seasonal maintenance guide, which is available as a free resource on our resources page. Below, I’ve compiled a few key directions for

Our studio manager, Lauren Colunga, recently received her SITES AP certification. In this post, she shares her top takeaways from studying for the exam. A

Every building and landscape tells a story—and when we look at a neighborhood as a whole, those stories weave together into a record of community

In the realm of urban development and landscape architecture, success can sometimes feel like a moving target. As professionals who collaborate closely with cities to

Community revitalization is a critical challenge for many cities across the United States. Efforts to breathe new life into declining areas often vary in approach

Arts districts, often bustling with vibrant energy and creativity, have become integral to cultural and economic development in cities around the world. These defined geographical