Opelika has long made revitalization efforts a priority and was the first participating city in DesignAlabama’s new DesignPlace program that provides assistance with design, planning and community identity. Another improvement is replacing the city’s 50-year-old police station and municipal... Read more
Many factors come into play when creating a community’s distinct identity, which is not achieved simply with a new logo or tagline. A successful community brand strategy develops over time and brings stakeholders together to chart a common vision.... Read more
Plans are underway to improve the quality of life in Auburn, thanks to the creation of the Auburn Parks, Recreation and Cultural Master Plan. The plan identifies areas of need and provides a comprehensive look at Auburn’s parks, recreational... Read more
Mobile County has a new 31,000-square-foot Emergency Operations Center designed by TAG/The Architects Group, Inc. to meet the needs of the Mobile County Emergency Management Agency. “The organizing force of the facility is the need to provide a centralized... Read more
Architects are reevaluating the way they create modern learning spaces, putting the student experience at the forefront of design. So much so that the AIA has a committee — the AIA Committee on Architecture for Education – devoted to... Read more
KPS Group’s Principal and Huntsville Studio Director Kristine Harding, who has worked tirelessly to advance architectural licensure, can now add FAIA after her name. A member of the AIA North Alabama chapter, Harding is one of 154 new members... Read more
Located three miles north of downtown Mobile, Africatown has always held historical significance since it was formed by a group of 32 West Africans, who in 1860 were included in the last known illegal shipment of slaves to the... Read more
The Interpretive Center at Gulf State Park in Gulf Shores is now open, along with a second pedestrian bridge. The two bridges are at either end of the park’s two-mile beachfront. The center’s interactive exhibits about the natural history... Read more
