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Design Workshop Announces 11 Promotions Across Five Studios

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Friday, May 5, 2023
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As a Technical Principal, Jake Sippy's oversight and guidance focuses on design software, documentation and construction implementation. He brings rigor and technical acuity, coupled with an innate ability for community facilitation and education, providing a holistic approach to all of his projects. Jake is doing what he loves best -- evaluating, testing and incorporating new design software tools, developing a standardized, well-integrated process and training staff across eight studios.

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  • Design Workshop, an international landscape architecture, planning and urban design firm, is pleased to announce 11 promotions across five studios.
  • Jake is doing what he loves best -- evaluating, testing and incorporating new design software tools, developing a standardized, well-integrated process and training staff across eight studios.
  • Her strengths in technical and creative design allow her to develop, test and support concepts in all phases of design and planning.
  • As a leader of the firm's GraphicsLab, she is also developing the design collaboration tools across eight studios.

Design Workshop Foundation Announces Launch of Community Capacity Building Initiative

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023
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DENVER, April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Design Workshop Foundation is pleased to announce the launch of its inaugural Community Capacity Building Initiative, a comprehensive technical assistance process designed to advance community action and overcome built environment challenges. We are seeking innovative solutions to building more equitable, resilient, and inclusive places. Communities in the Roaring Fork Valley, Colorado; Piedmont region, North Carolina; and the Houston metroplex, Texas are eligible to apply.

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  • DENVER, April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Design Workshop Foundation is pleased to announce the launch of its inaugural Community Capacity Building Initiative, a comprehensive technical assistance process designed to advance community action and overcome built environment challenges.
  • Selected communities will work in partnership with Design Workshop Foundation utilizing planners and designers from Design Workshop.
  • "Developing a progressive approach to how we serve the communities where we live and work is important to us," said Sarah Konradi, executive director of the Design Workshop Foundation.
  • The Community Capacity Building Initiative addresses the systemic under-funding of projects in historically under-represented communities and provides no-cost support for community teams.

Design Workshop announces Midtown Park's SITES Silver Certification, the first of its kind for the City of Houston

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022
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HOUSTON, Nov. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Design Workshop announced the silver certification for Midtown Park under the Sustainable SITES Initiatives (SITES) rating system, the first of its kind in the City of Houston. Administered by Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI), SITES promotes sustainable and resilient landscape development to enhance sustainability, implement green infrastructure strategies and improve resilience.

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  • Design Workshop announced the silver certification for Midtown Park under the Sustainable SITES Initiatives (SITES) rating system, the first of its kind in the City of Houston.
  • What started in 2010 as a 25-year strategic action plan has led to over ten years of implementation projects, including the revitalization of a six-acre "superblock", now Midtown Park.
  • HOUSTON, Nov. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Design Workshop announced the silver certification for Midtown Park under the Sustainable SITES Initiatives (SITES) rating system, the first of its kind in the City of Houston.
  • Administered by Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI), SITES promotes sustainable and resilient landscape development to enhance sustainability, implement green infrastructure strategies and improve resilience.

Reaching Out to Students - Privacy Commissioner Shared with Students The Concept of "Privacy by Design"

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Friday, November 11, 2022
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The Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (Privacy Commissioner), Ms Ada CHUNG Lai-ling, spoke at a webinar on "Privacy by Design" organised by Ampower Talent Institute held on 4 September 2021.

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  • The Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (Privacy Commissioner), Ms Ada CHUNG Lai-ling, spoke at a webinar on "Privacy by Design" organised by Ampower Talent Institute held on 4 September 2021.
  • At the webinar, the Privacy Commissioner explained to over 100 students from Primary five to Secondary six on how public and private organisations should adopt "Privacy by Design" when they launch new products or services to effectively protect the personal data of citizens or customers.
  • She also reminded the students of some personal data privacy risks in daily life.
  • Please click here for the Privacy Commissioner's presentation deck (Chinese version only).

Design Workshop Honored with Four American Society of Landscape Architects Professional Awards

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022
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DENVER, Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Design Workshop, an international landscape architecture, planning and urban design firm, is honored to announce that the firm received four national awards from the American Society of Landscape Architects. The ASLA Professional Awards received 465 entries this year and recognized 28 projects from around the world for their craft, innovative approach to design and planning, and overall contributions to the profession.

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  • Design Workshop, an international landscape architecture, planning and urban design firm, is honored to announce that the firm received four national awards from the American Society of Landscape Architects.
  • DENVER, Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Design Workshop, an international landscape architecture, planning and urban design firm, is honored to announce that the firm received four national awards from the American Society of Landscape Architects.
  • "We are honored to be recognized by the ASLA with four National Awards in three distinctively different categories," said Robb Berg, President of Design Workshop.
  • Design Workshop differentiates its planning and design process through DW Legacy Design, the integration of art, community, environment and economics in every project.

Design Workshop Promotes Alex Ramirez and Lindsey Naylor

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Friday, September 16, 2022
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DENVER, Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Design Workshop, an international landscape architecture, planning and urban design firm, is pleased to announce Alex Ramirez has been promoted to principal in the firm's Houston, TX studio and Lindsey Naylor has been promoted to an associate in the firm's Raleigh, NC studio.

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  • Design Workshop, an international landscape architecture, planning and urban design firm, is pleased to announce Alex Ramirez has been promoted to principal in the firm's Houston, TX studio and Lindsey Naylor has been promoted to an associate in the firm's Raleigh, NC studio.
  • DENVER, Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Design Workshop, an international landscape architecture, planning and urban design firm, is pleased to announce Alex Ramirez has been promoted to principal in the firm's Houston, TX studio and Lindsey Naylor has been promoted to an associate in the firm's Raleigh, NC studio.
  • "Alex and Lindsey each bring unique talents including forward thinking, creative designs and strategic solutions that provide our clients with the best results for their challenges," said Robb Berg, President of Design Workshop.
  • Valued for his technical understanding of landscape architecture and ability to problem solve, Ramirez takes great pride in understanding challenging design problems.

Design Workshop Appoints New Leadership to its DW Legacy Design® Program

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022
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DENVER, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Design Workshop (DW), an international landscape architecture, planning, and urban design firm, is pleased to announce Meg Plumb has been appointed to serve as Director of DW Legacy Design® and Beau Burris will serve as Manager. They will focus on enhancing and refreshing the program to ensure it remains embedded in the firm's culture, continues to lead the profession, and remains relevant into the future.

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  • Design Workshop (DW), an international landscape architecture, planning and urban design firm, is pleased to announce Meg Plumb has been appointed to serve as Director of DW Legacy Design and Beau Burris will serve as Manager.
  • DENVER, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Design Workshop (DW), an international landscape architecture, planning, and urban design firm, is pleased to announce Meg Plumb has been appointed to serve as Director of DW Legacy Design and Beau Burris will serve as Manager.
  • "We are thrilled to announce the NextGen of DW Legacy Design leadership," said Becky Zimmermann, CEO of Design Workshop.
  • DW Legacy Design represents the firm's commitment to design projects that outlast those who create it and contribute to a healthier world.

CMGE Ventures into Sport Games with Code: Basketball 3V3 under Development

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Thursday, August 11, 2022
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In addition, as 33 basketball, a mode of street basketball, has been officially included as an official Olympic sport since the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, it is recognized as the world's most popular team sport in cities worldwide as an emerging sport style.

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  • In addition, as 33 basketball, a mode of street basketball, has been officially included as an official Olympic sport since the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, it is recognized as the world's most popular team sport in cities worldwide as an emerging sport style.
  • The popularity of 33 basketball among people has set a solid foundation for its development in China.
  • Focusing on 33 basketball (street basketball), CMGE determines to independently develop its cross-platform game Code: Basketball 3V3 and build a "street basketball-based e-sport ecology" featuring Chinese style.
  • Similar to Freestyle, Code: Basketball 3V3, according to its developer, features street basketball bullfighting and gameplay of 2V2, 3V3, Olympic mode and others.

Design Workshop Announces 2022 Principal & Associate Promotions

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Wednesday, May 11, 2022
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DENVER, May 11, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Design Workshop, an international landscape architecture, planning and urban design firm, is pleased to announce 13 promotions across seven offices. Brian Chambers in Houston is promoted to principal. Those promoted to associates include: Ben Niefield, Feras Abdallah and Max Guzzetta in Aspen; Scott Miller in Austin; Brian Corrie and Chris Freda in Chicago; Brittany Blicharz, Eric Krohngold, iLana Fowler and Kim Case in Denver; Jennifer Wang in Los Angeles; and Tyson Murray in South Lake Tahoe, Calif.

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  • Design Workshop, an international landscape architecture, planning and urban design firm, is pleased to announce 13 promotions across seven offices.
  • Project Manager Brittany Blicharz, believes design has a story to tell and takes a holistic approach to her residential design projects.
  • With a passion for highly complex, precisely detailed site design projects, she enjoys working on all phases of the design process.
  • Founded in 1969, Design Workshop is an internationally renowned design firm specializing in landscape architecture, urban planning and strategic services with eight studios in the U.S. and projects spanning the globe.

Design Workshop Foundation Names Sarah Konradi As Its First Executive Director

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Wednesday, April 20, 2022
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DENVER, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Design Workshop, an international landscape architecture, planning and urban design firm, announced today it has named Sarah Konradi as Executive Director of the Design Workshop Foundation. Established as a 501(C)3 in 2014, the mission of The Foundation is to advance society's capacity to plan and design the physical world by supporting individuals, organizations, and institutions that are transforming educational and professional practices. In this new role, Konradi will lead the refinement of the Foundation's mission, vision, and goals, identify pilot projects, and develop fundraising and sustainability plans for the Foundation's future activities.

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  • Design Workshop, an international landscape architecture, planning and urban design firm, announced today it has named Sarah Konradi as Executive Director of the Design Workshop Foundation.
  • DENVER, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Design Workshop, an international landscape architecture, planning and urban design firm, announced today it has named Sarah Konradi as Executive Director of the Design Workshop Foundation.
  • "We are excited to have Sarah as our first Executive Director," said Becky Zimmermann, CEO of Design Workshop.
  • "The role of the Design Workshop Foundation goes beyond giving back or doing good.