Stories linked to places are ubiquitous, but rarely are those stories researched to a level that links them to an actual space at different moments in time. The process of developing this cultural landscape report for Willamette Falls completed that long overdue process, using primary research from multiple  archives to highlight both the ugly and celebratory truths about a particularly potent nexus of historic events in Oregon. 

Jeff Hou, a landscape architecture professor at the University of Washington, in collaboration with the Seattle Chinatown International District Preservation and Development Authority and the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods, just released the Hing Hay Park Post-Occupancy Evaluation, showing the impacts of the recent MIG-led renovation of this urban Seattle park. 

The City of Tualatin and MIG were awarded Oregon Recreation and Parks Association’s 2019 Planning Award for the Tualatin Parks & Recreation Master Plan. The City was so thrilled they made a video!

The highly regarded Parks & Recreation Magazine is featuring two cities—Tukwila, Washington, and Murray City, Utah—where MIG evaluated access and prioritized solutions for improving park and recreation services. This new study looks at park access through a social equity lens, noting that diverse communities must take different approaches to meet their city’s needs. 

The International Downtown Association (IDA) recognized the City of San Antonio Planning Department and MIG for our work on the SA Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan and Sub-Area Planning, led by Jay Renken, MIG’s Director of Planning and Design Services.  

Today, 43 million Americans live below the poverty line, despite having jobs. And 40% of us struggle to make ends meet, deciding everyday whether to pay bills or buy food. Is the American Dream a myth?

Addressing income inequality, housing costs and access to opportunities is at the forefront of the agenda for U.S. cities. Civic leaders and urban practitioners are seeking transformative change to create equitable outcomes in the communities where we live, work and play.