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Teska People Feature · Danny O’Brian… Our newest Principal!

April 23, 2024

Black coffee, yacht rock, and.... a self-tied deer hair popper? For the latest Teska 'People Feature' series, Teska Senior VP, Nick Patera, sat down with his right-hand-man, long-time Teska veteran, and newly promoted Principal, Danny O'Brian. In addition to how he takes his coffee, preferred music genre, and 'goated' fishing…

More in Morris Podcast: “Working the Plan”

April 2, 2024

More in Morris Podcast · "Working the Plan" FACT: In less than 3 years the City of Morris, IL has brought in nearly $20 million in grant dollars thanks to solid planning, engagement, and an amazing team of people. In this week's 'More to Morris Podcast' Mayor Chris Brown &…

Streetscape by the Slice · Hubbard Woods Project Underway in Winnetka, Illinois

February 7, 2024

Winnetka & Glencoe Collaborate on Future Visioning for Hubbard Woods Streetscape Streetscape by the Slice Community Open House Invites Input on Preliminary Concepts for Hubbard Woods Streetscape Following direction from the Teska Downtown Plan and 5 phases of streetscape installs in Winnetka's Elm Street District, the Village has embarked on…

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2023 Year In Review

January 5, 2024

Happy New Year from Team Teska As we reflect on the past year, we are grateful for all the incredible people and ingredients that make our work meaningful, flavorful and fun. From our amazing communities and clients who inspire us with their vision and commitment, to our passionate team members…

Peace, Love, Skate: Evanston Skate Park is Officially Open

January 5, 2024

For decades, Evanston-based skateboarders have rallied around the idea for a local permanent skateboard park. For decades, Evanston-based skateboarders have rallied around the idea for a local permanent skateboard park. Without a dedicated space to skate, other urban and park environments became adaptive hubs for such. As the saying goes,…

Sustainable Design Improvements For Glenbrook Hospital Cardiovascular Institute

December 27, 2023

Banner Image Source Credit: Echenhoff Saunders Shiny New Expansion + 'Green' Upgrades Construction completed this fall on Glenbrook Hospital's Cardiovascular Institute (CVI). NorthShore University HealthSystem selected the Glenbrook Hospital campus for its new Cardiovascular Institute expansion, comprising 165,000 sf of new construction. Features of this new construction include an expanded…

Shiny New Master Plan For Remaining 450 Acres at Pabst Farm Property

December 21, 2023

Shiny New Master Plan For Remaining 450 Acres at Pabst Farm Property Oconomowoc, Wisconsin | Land Planning As featured in Milwaukee Business Journal . . . ""There are four projects proposed at Pabst Farms that are on hold until the city adopts an updated master plan," said Jason Gallo, City…

Preserving & Cultivating Timeless Community Character

December 19, 2023

For nearly 130 years, Historic West Des Moines has been a beacon of eclectic resilience. Historic West Des Moines Design Guidelines West Des Moines, Iowa Co-created with the community and unanimously adopted by City Council, the Historic West Des Moines Design Guidelines set forth a unified vision for five distinct…

Brewtastic Tala Coffee Community Patio

December 12, 2023

A Needed Pick-Me-Up for 93 Green Bay Road Winnetka, IL | Placemaking + Urban Design The Teska-designed patio at Tala Coffee in Winnetka came to life over the weekend as bikers, families, kiddos, and their pups breathed much awaited life into the space. Once a Texaco gas station, the southeast…

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