News, Awards, Features, and History

1101 Connecticut Earns LEED Platinum Certification

Congratulations to the 1101 Connecticut team for earning LEED Platinum certification! Responding to the community’s request to create a healthy development, the project features photovoltaic on-site energy generation, solar thermal panels, and a ~22,000 gallon stormwater collection cistern, 100% of the stormwater is infiltrated or collected […]

We Can Do This Together.

At Van Meter Williams Pollack, the health and well-being of our team, clients, and community are paramount to our business and practice. In alignment with protocols issued by the Department of Public Health, we are encouraging all of our employees to work remotely and use […]

Journey’s End Redevelopment Plan Unveiled

Journey’s End Redevelopment Plan Unveiled Source: News Of The North Bay     Members of the public got their first, early look Tuesday at a proposal that would tranform the Santa Rosa site of the former Journey’s End mobile home park into a bustling 532 unit development. The […]

Congratulations to Laura Shagalov, Pamela Goode, and Andrew Faulkner

Congratulations to Laura Shagalov on becoming an Associate Principal, and Pamela Goode and Andrew Faulkner on becoming Associates at VMWP! As we begin a new year, we are excited to recognize the contributions of our dedicated staff, and their role in the next 30 years of […]

Hana Gardens Receives Governor’s Historic Preservation Award

Established in 1986, the Governor's Historic Preservation Awards are presented annually under the sponsorship of the California Office of Historic Preservation (OHP) and California State Parks to projects, individuals, and organizations whose contributions demonstrate significant achievements in preserving the heritage of California.  The Hana Gardens Team is […]

VMWP’s Top Memories of 2019

As the end of the year approaches, we are counting down our 2019 top 10 VMWP memories:   #10 BEST TOUR DAY!   Thanks to Gretchen Till and Andrew Faulkner's excellent organizing, the SF office enjoyed a walking tour of the new Transbay Transit Terminal and surrounding neighborhood, featuring […]

VMWP Invited to Imagine Next Chapter for Twin-Cities’ Transit Center

BRT plans provide chance to take new look at Chicago-Lake Posted by Drew Kerr | Friday, December 06, 2019 6:34:00 AM Community members and a nationally acclaimed design firm [Van Meter Williams Pollack, LLP] will be invited to help imagine the next chapter for the Chicago-Lake Transit Center, one […]

Staff Feature: Lauren Daley Connects Architect with Resident at Affordable Housing Project in West Denver

By Lauren Daley "What makes a resident truly happy boils down to how someone makes them feel, not a building, unit, or space, but a positive connection to another person." When I transferred from VMWP’s San Francisco office to VMWP’s Denver office back in 2016, I was […]

Veteran’s Day Celebrated at Veterans Village, Colma’s Newest Affordable Housing Community

“When America’s veterans return home, they continue to serve our country in new ways, bringing to the community the tremendous skills and character that their time in the service fostered... We owe them a debt of honor and it is our moral obligation to ensure […]

Staff Feature: Jeos Oreamuno Reflects on His Military Service During National Veterans Month

Colorado architect, Jeos Oreamuno, reflects on his military service during National Veterans Month Source: AIA Colorado Colorado architect, Jeos Oreamuno, AIA began his career by virtually constructing complete cities within a matter of two weeks. In early 2000, Oreamuno enlisted in the United States Air Force as an engineering […]

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