Consciously Amenitizing
Recreation and amenities—some might say they are the cherry on top! These entertaining features, provided in communities across the country, have included everything…
Author: Julia Malisos
Principal, Planning/Community Design
Safe-Spacing in the Public Realm
Public spaces have long been ingrained in the minds of planners. To this point, I will even be so candid as to admit…
4, 3, 2, 1 Ground Control to Major Code Updates
As we ring in the new year, on January 1, 2020, the 2019 California Energy Code (CEnC) goes into effect. Yes, you read…
Denise Ashton – Leading the Charge
It’s not often you get to recognize one of your own for an outstanding achievement, but today we do. On behalf of WHA,…
It’s Unanimous, University Park Approved!
Approved! The Palm Desert Planning Commission unanimously approved its newest residential planned community on November 20th. We were incredibly fortunate to be a…
Wind, Shade and Shadow: Strategic Design
Prevailing wind and shade/shadow studies have become significant tools for WHA designers to create healthy and well-planned communities and buildings. These studies help…
Neighborhood Design with the Trick-or-Treater in Mind
October 31st is the one day of the year where good neighborhood design especially impacts the decisions of many young and old…. Where…