Both circumstance and our interest in promoting sustainable development have led us to pursue projects primarily within urban and urbanizing settings. Almost all of our projects have been developed on grey or brownfield sites, enhancing the built environment rather than extending it. The knowledge we gained in mixing land uses and compact building design in the city are key components of smart growth and we have been successful in integrating dwellings, shopping, and entertainment into active pedestrian oriented places. Benson & Bohl Architects has been involved in the planning of several projects have become the centers of their community, such as the Village at Riverstone in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, Vista Village in Vista, California, and the ULI award winning Glen Town Center in Glenview, Illinois.