Did you know that ALC is deep in the process of connect the town to the gown of Gunnison and Western State Colorado University? Watch this 15-minute video for more information: Video Presentation

At ALC, we’re working to better communicate what we’ve been up to. Watch for brief snippets in the coming weeks of what we are working on and/or what keeps the engine running. Thank you for your loyal following of our blog!

As we proceed with the public process for the City of Gunnison and Western State Colorado University, ALC is asking the public to provide input on the street design for Ohio Avenue between the University and Main Street. We would like to ask the community to participate outside...

I wrote this article roughly 2 years ago intended as an outline for the Site Development Plan (SDP) process in City of Denver. A client recently asked if the article was still accurate and I realized that it needed some revisions! Altitude Land Consultants (ALC) has felt the boom...

I am currently wrapping up my fifth CNU, this year in Seattle. The Congresses are always fascinating to me, but dissimilar to most non-CNU conferences. Sure the CNU is packed with sessions in conference rooms along with tours, but the takeaway is really in the conversations that...

I have always loved bicycling; the feel of the wind rushing past, the feeling of using your own strength to gather speed, the connection between you and your path. Going to high school in Capitol Hill there wasn’t much need for a car. I walked just about everywhere and took the...

Confusion often arises about the type of survey that is necessary. Unless you are creating the surveys, this can be a confusing topic. We’ll try to clear it up for you. IMPROVEMENT LOCATION CERTIFICATE (ILC) – Basic drawing that shows general location of existing...

In 2007, the State of Colorado signed a bill requiring a landscape architect’s stamp for development projects, which most municipalities, including Pueblo, have added to their ordinance. Pueblo’s landscape performance standards can be found in the Pueblo Zoning Code in Sec....

If you live in Denver or have driven through it recently, you probably are more than aware that multi-family development is BOOMING in the City of Denver. I will use the word “multi-family” to define any apartment, townhome, or condo development. If the current City of Denver...

by: Eric Burtzlaff, PE If you are planning to build a private home in Jefferson County, Colorado, I’m sure you have more than a few questions regarding the process. Approval from Jefferson County’s Planning and Zoning Department can be a taxing exercise for even the most seasoned...