Copeland Sports and Recreation Complex
August 2010 

The City of Waukee has selected a multidisciplinary team led by gēnus to advance the design of a proposed 200-acre youth sports park.   The project team will assist the City and Stakeholder Groups with water resource and infrastructure planning, operations and maintenance framework, site grading, field and parking design, project costs, and the development of fundraising collateral. 

 

German American Heritage Center Receives Award of Merit

July, 2010 

 

A collaboration between gēnus and Jennie Bailey of Morgan-Bailey Consulting has resulted in an Award of Merit from the American Association for State and Local History. The award was received by the German American Heritage Center in Davenport, Iowa for the exhibit "The German Immigrant Experience: 1845 - 1925". A 40 minute audio tour was produced by gēnus to guide visitors through the exhibit based on scripting provided by Morgan-Bailey Consulting. The tour included music and background effects developed for the exhibit.

 

Big Lake Park Ribbon Cutting

June 15, 2010 

Following the timely completion of the Phase One Rehabilitation Project, the City of Council Bluffs hosted a multigenerational gathering to celebrate the re-opening of Big Lake Park.  Director of Parks, Larry Foster, provided an overview of the lake edge stabilization, improved fishing habitat and trail system on West Lake and the new connections to nature surrounding Big Lake North, including the wetland boardwalk.  The ceremony included local officials, the Council Bluffs Mayor, City Council, City Ambassadors, representatives from the Iowa West Foundation, Iowa DNR, and local residents. 

 

Fort Atkinson Interpretive Audio Tour Receives ASLA Iowa Award of Excellence

May 2010

 

The Award of Excellence may be given to one submission from all combined entries and categories.  A unanimous vote from the jury is required.  This year Fort Atkinson Interpretive Audio Tour was the recipient of the Award of Excellence at the 2010 ASLA Iowa Awards. This award is the top honor a project can receive at this level.  Congratulations!

 

 

Clive Comprehensive Park, Recreation + Trails Plan Receives ASLA Central States Award

April 2010

 

Genus is pleased to announce the Clive Comprehensive Parks, Recreation, and Trails Plan was a recipient of an ASLA Award of Merit at the 2010 Central States Conference in the the category of planning.