Now showing:  Local Artwork
January 2012

We will be displaying work from local artists in the office this year.  We are pleased to introduce our first exhibitor, Jonathan Pearson.

Walnut Street Charrette
December 2011

Genus participated in a one day design charrette at Downtown Community Alliance in Des Moines to aid in generating ideas for the future of the Walnut Street streetscape.

Water Works Park Competition
November 2011

Genus teams with Ed Wall's Project Studio from London on the Des Moines Water Works Park competition.  There were five finalists and presentations were made at the Des Moines Art Center on December 16.

City of Clive Project Selection
October 2011

Genus has been contracted by the City of Clive for planning and design services at the Campbell Recreation Area,  Clive Aquatics Center and over 13 miles of Greenbelt Trail inventory and assessment.

National Bicycle Documentation Project
September 2011

Genus voluntarily participated in the National Bicycle Documentation project, counting and interviewing pedestrians and cyclists using roads, sidewalks and trails in Des Moines.  The data collected helps the City of Des Moines understand if they are meeting the needs of residents and helps secure future funding for new trails, sidewalks and bike lanes.

Dylan Jones Elected to Iowa ASLA Executive Committee
September 2011

Dylan Jones has been elected for a one year term to serve as Associate Member-at-Large for the Iowa ASLA Executive Committee.
 

Grant Thompson Passes LARE Exams
August 2011

Congratulations to Grant Thompson who recently passed all of his LARE exams required for licensure!
 

Iowa's Living Roadways Community Visioning
May 2011

Iowa State University interns Nate Schlorholtz and Sifei Liu joined Genus this month as part of the Community Visioning Program.  Genus will be working with the residents of Monroe and Madrid, Iowa through a community based design process focused on transportation and livability enhancements.
 

City of Des Moines Municipal Services Park
April 2011

Genus is pleased to partner with Neumann Monson Architects, Kueny Architects and Snyder & Associates on master planning and programming for a new City of Des Moines Municipal Service Park (MSP).  The City endeavors to be a leader in sustainability and believes that, in addition to energy reduction realized by consolidating City facilities and emissions reductions accomplished by reducing travel between these facilities, the MSP can serve as a model facility for the 'green'� development of site, buildings and reclaimed brownfield. The planning study will evaluate individual sites and redevelopment potential for 175 acres on the southeast side of Des Moines. 
 

Dylan Jones joins gēnus [ landscape architects ]
February 2011

Learn more about Dylan...
 

Copeland Sports and Recreation Complex
August 2010 

The City of Waukee has selected a multidisciplinary team led by Genus to advance the design of a proposed 200-acre youth sports park.   The project team will assist the City and Stakeholder Groups with water resource and infrastructure planning, operations and maintenance framework, site grading, field and parking design, project costs, and the development of fundraising collateral. 

 

German American Heritage Center Receives Award of Merit

July, 2010 

 

A collaboration between Genus and Jennie Bailey of Morgan-Bailey Consulting has resulted in an Award of Merit from the American Association for State and Local History. The award was received by the German American Heritage Center in Davenport, Iowa for the exhibit "The German Immigrant Experience: 1845 - 1925." A 40 minute audio tour was produced by Genus to guide visitors through the exhibit based on scripting provided by Morgan-Bailey Consulting. The tour included music and background effects developed for the exhibit.

 

Big Lake Park Ribbon Cutting

June 15, 2010 

Following the timely completion of the Phase One Rehabilitation Project, the City of Council Bluffs hosted a multigenerational gathering to celebrate the re-opening of Big Lake Park.  Director of Parks, Larry Foster, provided an overview of the lake edge stabilization, improved fishing habitat and trail system on West Lake and the new connections to nature surrounding Big Lake North, including the wetland boardwalk.  The ceremony included local officials, the Council Bluffs Mayor, City Council, City Ambassadors, representatives from the Iowa West Foundation, Iowa DNR, and local residents. 

 

Fort Atkinson Interpretive Audio Tour Receives ASLA Iowa Award of Excellence

May 2010

 

The Award of Excellence may be given to one submission from all combined entries and categories.  A unanimous vote from the jury is required.  This year Fort Atkinson Interpretive Audio Tour was the recipient of the Award of Excellence at the 2010 ASLA Iowa Awards. This award is the top honor a project can receive at this level.  Congratulations!

 

 

Clive Comprehensive Park, Recreation + Trails Plan Receives ASLA Central States Award

April 2010

 

Genus is pleased to announce the Clive Comprehensive Parks, Recreation, and Trails Plan was a recipient of an ASLA Award of Merit at the 2010 Central States Conference in the the category of planning.