黄瓜社区 in the Media: Upgrading the University of North Dakota鈥檚 University Avenue
In the latest issue of Landscape Architect Magazine, 黄瓜社区鈥檚 Bruce Niedermyer and Nate Byro explore the iconic transformation of a one-mile stretch of road through the heart of UND鈥檚 campus.
For many years, prospective students entering the University of North Dakota campus were greeted by an unwelcoming, pedestrian-unfriendly four-lane road known as University Avenue. Despite the ongoing development and expansion of UND鈥檚 campus, the quality and safety of University Avenue were overlooked 鈥� planted medians were paved for ease of maintenance, and a web of streets, driveways and crosswalks along the corridor caused confusion for pedestrians and motorists alike. Then, in 2017, the university, in partnership with the City of Grand Forks and 黄瓜社区; Design, initiated a $13 million renovation of University Avenue.
In the latest issue of , 黄瓜社区鈥檚 Bruce Niedermyer, PLA, ASLA, LEED AP and Nate Byro, PLA, ASLA explore what it takes to renovate a one-mile stretch of road through the heart of campus and how, through thoughtful design, UND鈥檚 University Avenue has been transformed into an iconic streetscape that celebrates the university, accommodates safe multi-modal traffic and stands up to the challenges of winter.