Summer 2021 Internships Available
FLAC has several internships available this summer for self-motivated individuals that possess strong digital graphic skills, are creative problem solvers, and enjoy challenges and working in a collaborative environment. This internship is open to 4th | 5th year or graduate students pursuing degrees in Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, Community & Regional Planning, or other closely related fields. New graduates of these programs are also encouraged to apply.
If you have a passion for community planning, design and placemaking and want to be part of helping communities improve the quality of life for their residents through feasible, sustainable and creative projects, then click the following link to learn more about the summer internships: Summer 2021 Internships
If you have a passion for community planning, design and placemaking and want to be part of helping communities improve the quality of life for their residents through feasible, sustainable and creative projects, then click the following link to learn more about the summer internships: Summer 2021 Internships
Streetscape section illustrating proposed enhancements to address stormwater management, streetscape microclimate, accessibility, safety, connectivity, aesthetics, and traffic flow.
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Existing streetscape
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Photo edit of proposed streetscape dnhancements
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2021 Iowa's Living Roadways Community Visioning
FLAC is excited to be working this year with the Iowa communities of Calamus, Wheatland and Princeton as one of the private sector Landscape Architects for the award winning Iowa's Living Roadways Community Visioning Program.
This program is funded by the Iowa Department of Transportation and the program partners include the Iowa Department of Transportation, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Community and Economic Development Program, and Trees Forever.
To find out more about this unique collaborative program that is making a profound impact in improving Iowa's rural communities please visit the ILR website at: www.communityvisioning.org
This program is funded by the Iowa Department of Transportation and the program partners include the Iowa Department of Transportation, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Community and Economic Development Program, and Trees Forever.
To find out more about this unique collaborative program that is making a profound impact in improving Iowa's rural communities please visit the ILR website at: www.communityvisioning.org
Adapting during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Like for everyone, the Covid-19 Pandemic created some hurdles for conducting business the "traditional" way. Flenker Land Architecture Consultants, LLC rose to this challenge by adjusting our business model. FLAC invested in additional technology and the software necessary to allow our staff to safely work remotely while still being able to communicate and collaborate easily with each other and our clients. Zoom and Microsoft Teams became the platform of choice for our meetings, and while there was a learning curve at the start it soon became as second nature as attending a regular meeting in person. We want to thank all of our Clients for their past and continued patience, adaptability and willingness to try new platforms . Here's looking to a great 2021!
Lost Nation, Iowa Community Visioning Plan - 2020
In 2020, FLAC had the opportunity to work with the Lost Nation community in developing their vision for transportation related improvements throughout their community. Some of the goals identified by the citizens included: paving the existing trail, extending the recreational trail system, improving the lighting within the community, improving the vehicular and pedestrian connectivity and accessibility, providing more recreational opportunities for all age groups, and attracting more businesses and visitors to the downtown. Below are some of the concepts boards developed. Click on the following link to view all of the boards Documents – Lost Nation (communityvisioning.org)
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Recreational Trail - Preston, Iowa
Flenker Land Architecture Consultants, LLC. was retained by the City of Preston, Iowa to prepare the preliminary and final design and construction documents for a recreational trail and the associated site amenities in West Side Park. FLAC had initially developed a master concept plan for West Side Park (which included a recreational trail) in 2014 when FLAC worked with Preston through the Iowa DOT & Iowa State University's "Iowa's Living Roadways Community Visioning" Program.
The 0.30 mile concrete trail is being funded in part through various grant sources including Wellmark and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. The trail will include pedestrian lighting, bike racks and benches on concrete pads, decorative concrete plaza, ADA compliant parking area, and planting areas bordered by concrete mowing edges, all to enhance safety, aesthetics, and maintenance.
The 0.30 mile concrete trail is being funded in part through various grant sources including Wellmark and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. The trail will include pedestrian lighting, bike racks and benches on concrete pads, decorative concrete plaza, ADA compliant parking area, and planting areas bordered by concrete mowing edges, all to enhance safety, aesthetics, and maintenance.
Construction Inspection - Lee and Wapello Counties, Iowa
Flenker Land Architecture Consultants, LLC has been busy performing construction inspections for several highway planting projects along Highway US 218 south of Mt. Pleasant in Lee County and Highways US 34/US 63 in Ottumwa in Wapello County. Together, these planting projects have included the removal and replacement of 395 Trees and 3,626 shrubs, as well as the associated seeding, mowing, and roadside spraying and maintenance activities..
Erosion and Storm Water Pollution Inspections & Reporting - Dubuque, Iowa
Flenker Land Architecture Consultants, LLC was part of the engineering inspection team for the new bridge on English Mill Road and the new bridge construction on Military Road that are part of the Southwest Arterial Bypass project. FLAC was responsible for providing the weekly Storm Water and Erosion Control Inspections and completing the required reporting throughout the construction period.