CVL provided pro-bono landscape architectural services in partnership with Discovery Triangle Development Corporation to renovate the entry plaza and landscaping for the George Washington Carver (“GWC”) Museum in downtown Phoenix. CVL researched the history of the museum as a site on the Phoenix Historic Property Register and National Register of Historic Places to fully understand this historical institution’s role within the city and best articulate a sensitive and responsive landscape design for the existing grounds. The landscape design focused on accentuating the existing GWC statue and improving circulation to welcome visitors onto the site with an environmentally sensitive xeriscape plant palette. CVL worked closely with the contractor and developer to ensure the project’s costs were kept in budget and ultimately designed the site for an installation cost of approximately $25,000.

Coe and Van Loo Consultants (CVL) is pleased to announce Nick Ligman’s promotion to the position of Assistant Project Manager in the Land Development department. Mr. Ligman began working for CVL as an entry level drafter in 2004, and has since worked through numerous tiers of drafter and designer positions. Mr. Ligman has worked on many residential and hospitality projects such as Mountain Shadows, Franciscan Renewal Center, Camino A Lago, Sunset Farms, Pyramid Peak, and Sun City Festival. His responsibilities include preliminary and final design, team scheduling, team supervision, estimating, marketing, interface with municipal agencies and clients, and the overall responsibility of maintaining efficient project timelines and minimizing cost for clients. He has a proven track record of delivering constructible, cost efficient, and on-time plan sets to his clients. Mr. Ligman continues to be a strong addition to the CVL team with his wealth of experience in civil engineering, along with his ability to lead and satisfy clientele.