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 […]
The conversation around the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) system has shifted. While the fiscal cliff dominates headlines, the solution lies not just in subsidies or fare increases but in the very land BART owns. At Van Meter Williams Pollack (VMWP), we see Transit Oriented […]
Source: Hennepin County How Hennepin Planning Grants spark innovation, foster partnerships, and shape resilient communities
Hennepin Planning Grants (HPG) have been a cornerstone for fostering partnerships between Hennepin County and local cities to address land use and development challenges since 2008. The program emphasizes creating human-centered environments […]
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 […]
Source: Alliance Construction Services Sponsored by Housing Colorado , the Eagle Awards are presented annually and represent the best of what the affordable housing industry has to offer. With three categories of awards, the Eagle Awards recognize a diverse cross-section of the people, programs, and projects […]
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 […]
Since 1989, VMWP has worked hard to design sustainable, healthy homes for the future residents of our buildings. A sustainable home offers clean indoor air quality, thermal comfort, lower utility bills and quieter spaces. Beyond the benefits sustainable spaces bring to our residents, our efforts […]
Transforming Transit Corridors to Grand Boulevards Sunday, March 30, 2025
3:00 PM – 3:45 PM MT
Location: Mile High Ballroom 3
CM: .75 Moderator and Speaker(s) Rick Williams, Architect, Partner
Van Meter Williams Pollack LLP
San Francisco, California Implementing light rail and bus rapid transit (BRT) on existing, auto-oriented commercial corridors can achieve regional sustainability […]
How Will L.A. Rebuild? The Recovery From the Wine Country Fire Offers Clues. The Tubbs fire in 2017 wiped out more than 5,000 structures in a Northern California county. Homeowners faced challenges, but hundreds were able to rebuild within two years.
Source: New York Times
By Heather Knight and Conor […]
More than 1,000 new Santa Rosa homes are changing the city skyline. Here’s a look. Written by: PAULINA PINEDA
Source and full article: THE PRESS DEMOCRAT ... Just over 1,300 units have been built this year — nearly twice the number of new homes added last year to the city’s […]
SAP Feature: Our 6th Year of AIA 2030 DDx Reporting
How Housing at BART Stations Solves a Regional Fiscal Crisis
Hennepin County: Driving innovation and collaboration in community development
Progress Rooted in Partnership: VMWP Minneapolis recognizes the deep and meaningful collaborations of 2025
Montbello FreshLo HUB has been awarded the 2025 Housing Colorado Eagle Award
Lake Street rebuild: Latino developer has big plans for four razed lots near former Third Precinct
SAP Feature: 2024 DDX Summary
Rick Williams Presenting at APA/NPC25: Transforming Transit Corridors to Grand Boulevards
New York Times: Los Angeles Fires, Sonoma Tubbs Fire, and How to Rebuild after Tragedy
Laurel at Perennial Park and Casa Roseland Featured in The Press Democrat