The projects recognized represent work in architecture, integrated art, landscape architecture and lighting design and include Grinnell Central Park in Grinnell, Iowa, and Lee County Bank and Cattermole Library in Fort Madison, Iowa. Each incorporated elements of adaptive reuse or historic preservation and benefited from ongoing civic engagement and public support.
“Sustainable practices, meaningful design and community well-being are core tenets at RDG,” said Principal Scott Crawford, PLA, ASLA, LEED AP. “Recognition from 1000 Friends of Iowa reflects a shared commitment with our clients to the preservation of natural resources and responsible development of land that ensure future generations will have a high quality of life. We couldn’t be more honored to receive these awards.”
1000 Friends of Iowa is the only group in the state focused solely on promoting responsible land use and sustainability in community, state and federal development decisions. Representatives from RDG joined with clients and partners to accept the awards during a ceremony and luncheon celebration.
