What's New
Viewshed Analysis for Visual Impact Assessment
CDOT Landscape Specialist Liia Koiv-Haus wrote an article called Viewshed Analysis for Visual Impact Assessment (VIA) for ASLA's The Field blog as part of a series of articles on the history of visual impact assessments. Tim Tetherow, Environmental Planner and Landscape Architect with Felsurg Holt and Ullevig, wrote a companion article on the history of VIAs titled Visual Resources in the Practice of Landscape Architecture.
Living Snow Fence Research Project
CDOT Environmental Design Intern Jenni Kerns has been researching living snow fences: planted shrubs along CDOT ROW that serve as wind and snow barriers, thereby reducing snow drift and vehicular accidents. A pilot project is being proposed in Roggen, CO off of 270.
*Click here to check out Jenni's story map*
Landscape Renderings
CDOT Landscape Architecture staff produced Photoshop renderings to visualize improvements to CDOT bridges along I-70 as part of a bridge replacement project from Tennyson St west to County Rd 93. The Landscape Architecture section produces Design Guidelines or "Aesthetic Treatment Plans" for bridges throughout the state, selecting colors and materials to unite a corridor.
Rendering of Bridge/Streetscape Improvements:
Rendering of Bridge/Streetscape Improvements:
