If You Plan It, Will They Come? Building on Community Strength at Shady Oak Wednesday, October 21st
1 CM General Session
2:45 PM – 3:45 PM
Location: 241 Description What do you do when your 2015 vision for a transit-oriented R&D center collides with a post-COVID reality? You […]
At Van Meter Williams Pollack, we believe that making cities more livable starts with making our buildings more accountable. This year marks a significant milestone in our commitment to the planet. It is our 6th consecutive year reporting to the AIA 2030 Design Data Exchange […]
Celebrating the milestones and community-driven designs that defined our work in Minnesota this year
Van Meter Williams Pollack (VMWP) has always believed that the most enduring projects are those built upon a foundation of shared values and collective vision. By blending intentional architecture with forward-thinking urban […]
Colombian-born entrepreneur Wilmar Delgado is moving forward with plans for his Viva project, which would have 100 housing units and ground-floor retail space.
Full Source: Sahan Journal by Alfonzo Galvan Wilmar Delgado, a developer at Life Fountain, pictured on May 12, 2025. Credit: Dymanh Chhoun | Sahan Journal For years, the […]
Urban Designer, Rick Williams, will be presenting "It's Not Just a Dream: The Joys and Struggles of Realizing a Transit-Oriented Vision" at Mpact Transit + Community Conference 2024
The Mpact Transit + Community Conference (formerly Rail~Volution) focuses on the interplay of transit, mobility, land use and […]
For three decades, Van Meter Williams Pollack has understood the responsibility we have as architects to design for a healthier future and has implemented trusted sustainable practices throughout our projects. Being a 57-person firm, many individuals have taken time to earn professional credentials in sustainability […]
Adopting Objective Design Standards to Streamline Development Approvals
Date: Tuesday, April 16, 2024, 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM CT
Location: Ballroom A, CM | .75 When combined with a robust process of engagement and community goal-setting, Objective Design Standards provide a uniquely flexible opportunity to establish effective regulations […]
Join industry leaders: Laura Shagalov from VMWP, Kali Terr, Drew Shim, Ben Miles, and Matthew Ramadan on March, 7 from 2-4:30 at MSR Design to explore the opportunities and risks of small-scale rehabilitation projects in Minnesota.
Calling all aspiring developers and future landlords! Ditch the bulldozers and […]
Andrew Faulkner, Associate Architect | Urban Designer, will be presenting at American Planning Association Minnesota: Urban Design Standards: Theory vs. Practice in the City of Wayzata (1 CM)
2:45 PM – 3:45 PM Description
The City of Wayzata implemented a set of design standards in 2021 that affect nearly every major […]
Join VMWP’s Andrew Faulkner at APA MN
SAP Feature: Our 6th Year of AIA 2030 DDx Reporting
Progress Rooted in Partnership: VMWP Minneapolis recognizes the deep and meaningful collaborations of 2025
Lake Street rebuild: Latino developer has big plans for four razed lots near former Third Precinct
Save the date: Rick Williams to speak at Mpact 2024
SAP Feature: 2023 DDX Summary
Urban Designers Andrew Faulkner and Rick Williams presenting at APA NPC24
VMWP at ULI Minnesota: Rehab Realities Roundtable – Unlocking Potential in Small Properties
APA MN: Andrew Faulkner Presents Wayzata Urban Design Standards