Jon Bell

Jun 20, 2024 | traveloregon.com | Jon Bell |Emily Gillespie

Thinking of someplace new or different for a fantastic bike ride? Somewhere with some singular scenery and low-traffic roads, or a farmland route that swings by wineries, pubs and inviting downtowns? Maybe a lake loop or a pedal to a one-of-a-kind train trestle that will make the whole family smile? You must be thinking of the Tualatin Valley.

Sep 1, 2023 | wweek.com | Jon Bell

Sponsored Content Presented by Oregon Food BankWhen people think of Oregon Food Bank, they conjure up images of food pantries, meal sites, and volunteers helping others in need. But, while emergency food assistance is a key component of battling hunger, Oregon Food Bank knows there’s more that goes into ending the root causes of hunger. “We know that we cannot end hunger by simply providing emergency food assistance,” said Susannah Morgan, president of Oregon Food Bank.

May 4, 2023 | aiacolorado.org | Jon Bell

Mike Waldinger, AIA Colorado CEO, worked with board members to refine the organization’s mission and vision statement, to craft language that more accurately and succinctly describes AIA Colorado’s purpose. So, he put pen to paper after undergoing the task of learning from other industries, associations, and organizations about the their own mission statements, what has worked, what hasn’t, and how to ensure that any statement would be unique to AIA Colorado.

May 4, 2023 | aiacolorado.org | Jon Bell

I was ecstatic when the AIA announced the 2023 COTE Top Ten Award Recipients to see that UC San Diego North Torrey Pines Living & Learning Neighborhood had been honored with an award. From 2018-2021, I had the privilege of working on this project during my time with the great team at HKS. We were fortunate to have a client in UC San Diego who was committed to data driven design and the Framework for Design Excellence was ingrained in the design process from start to finish.

May 4, 2023 | aiacolorado.org | Jon Bell

Housing QuestionnaireHousing is the biggest concern on the minds of Coloradans and the most debated issue in our legislature and city councils. Access to housing is no longer impacting only those of lower socio-economic standing, it affects everyone at every level of society. AIA Colorado has made this our newest imperative and your Board of Directors want to know what you think. Please participate in this brief survey as we weigh how to make a positive impact. Replies requested by May 10th.