https://www.vividearthdesign.com/contact daily 0.75 2022-04-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce435d6bea1ed00016ba287/1558964652247-5MWXNMFZVOPGE4TY6U2Q/MHeiderich_ReflexionenZwei-05-copy.jpg Contact https://www.vividearthdesign.com/about daily 0.75 2022-04-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/620eddc35879903478295198/7ff3cae9-f6c1-4f77-aefc-d2311e76ce4f/APBP+board+picture.jpg About - Vivian Coleman, PLA, AICP, Owner - Manager Vivian Coleman brings 30+ years of experience in creating more walkable, bikeable and livable communities. As the firm’s owner, Vivian has a proven ability to work effectively with stakeholders and brings a collaborative approach in developing solutions to complex planning issues and projects. Vivian’s breadth of experience includes involvement in transportation and land use planning, greenway/trail planning and design, curb lane management, wayfinding, zoning & subdivision administration and public engagement. Vivian has effectively managed many high-profile projects and programs leading teams most recently with the City of Charlotte serving as the project manager for the Uptown Connects Study, a comprehensive network study recommending bicycle facilities into and through Charlotte’s Uptown. As a community planner, landscape architect and visual artist Vivian’s mission is to design places and spaces that provide a safer and more comfortable environment to walk, bike, scoot, ride and drive. https://www.vividearthdesign.com/home daily 1.0 2026-01-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/620eddc35879903478295198/75d4e412-2967-4753-b456-a2ab2ef6455b/Freedom+Park+About+Page.jpg Home - About Creating a public realm that is safer and more comfortable for all users. (Photo credit - Charlotte, NC DOT) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/620eddc35879903478295198/6ff16c3b-c268-4762-bee2-0cb0fa59465d/East+Blvd+About+Page.jpg Home - (above) Creating a public realm that is safer and more comfortable for all users. (Right) Charlotte is a leader in creating complete streets. Photo Credits Charlotte DOT/Nancy Pierce The City of Charlotte is a national leader in complete streets policy and project development. Vivian Coleman, Vivid Earth Design’s founder, worked on many complete streets projects during her tenure with the Charlotte Department of Transportation. (Photo credit - Charlotte, NC DOT) https://www.vividearthdesign.com/services daily 0.75 2026-01-07 https://www.vividearthdesign.com/services/landscape-design-placemaking monthly 0.5 2022-03-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/620eddc35879903478295198/1e567daf-cf80-4bf7-9ded-930be41727e3/Landscape+Design+Page.jpg Services - Landscape Design & Placemaking - Landscape Design and Placemaking Residential Landscape Design, Charlotte, NC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/620eddc35879903478295198/527e8f2b-eaae-4d73-8c72-729f208e9f28/Parking+Day+Placemaking+Page.JPG Services - Landscape Design & Placemaking - During her tenure at the City of Charlotte, Vivian worked on events with temporary placemaking such as Parking Day to permanent installations such as historic markers, lighting and decorative retaining walls for the McDowell Street I-277 Underpass Pedestrian Enhancement Project. Parking Day Parklet Installation Program, Charlotte, NC - Photo credit Charlotte DOT https://www.vividearthdesign.com/services/corridor-and-feasibility-studies monthly 0.5 2022-03-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/620eddc35879903478295198/d11a1bfc-c734-4a4a-9d39-badb86506f08/East+Blvd+Corridor+Studies+Page.jpg Services - Corridor and Feasibility Studies - Corridor Studies East Boulevard Street Conversion - Experience in implementing road conversions. Photo credit Charlotte, NC DOT https://www.vividearthdesign.com/services/community-engagement monthly 0.5 2022-03-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/620eddc35879903478295198/0aa0af83-ced3-4801-83db-5fd82a41e2b0/pexels-ingo-joseph-609771.jpg Services - Community Engagement - Community Engagement Vivid Earth Design understands that all voices need to be heard as we lead a design process. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/620eddc35879903478295198/0c4fd4d4-8a3e-4d11-9f8a-794c76da56ef/McDowell+St+Community+Engagement+Page.jpg Services - Community Engagement McDowell Street I-277 Underpass Pedestrian Improvement Project Ribbon Cutting (Credit CDOT). These freeway underpass projects converted ‘barriers’ in and out of downtown to safer and more inviting places to walk and bike. Improvements included lighting, wider sidewalks, new bicycle lanes and public art components. https://www.vividearthdesign.com/services/wayfinding-systems monthly 0.5 2022-03-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/620eddc35879903478295198/f84385b6-64f0-42c0-86da-229be828f092/IMG_5235.jpg Services - Wayfinding Systems - Wayfinding Systems Pedestrian signage throughout Charlotte’s Uptown. https://www.vividearthdesign.com/services/bicycle-and-pedestrian-planning monthly 0.5 2026-01-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/620eddc35879903478295198/dfdc5dec-5597-4bbf-82f9-96932ca88f0c/Viv+Bike+Tour.jpg Services - Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning - Make it stand out Showcasing Charlotte’s bicycle facilities on a tour with Janette Sadik-Khan, former Commissioner of the New York City Department of Transportation. The Charlotte DOT is a leader in complete streets and Vivian played a critical role in implementing many projects. (Photo credit: Charlotte, NC DOT) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/620eddc35879903478295198/3834e897-64cb-46e7-ba26-d81be0b621ff/Cross+Charlotte+Trail+Page.jpg Services - Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning - Make it stand out Vivian Coleman, Vivid Earth Design’s founder, presents at the Cross Charlotte Trail Charlotte City Council and Executive Leadership Team Tour 2016 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/620eddc35879903478295198/ce376f0a-f3d4-4daa-a16a-32304d63bee6/Uptown+Connects+Page+%282%29.jpg Services - Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning - Make it stand out 6th Street Cycletrack Community Meeting - Alignment Input (Photo Credits Charlotte DOT) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/620eddc35879903478295198/dff5f576-01ea-4ec2-97b2-02148ff599ca/Uptown+Connects+Page.jpg Services - Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning - Make it stand out Uptown Charlotte - 6th Street Cycletrack Opening Day Ribbon Cutting. A major accomplishment for new bicycle facilities in the downtown core. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/620eddc35879903478295198/e1b1b52e-31bf-47ec-a785-55b1ff7ededb/Seam+Trail+Page.jpeg Services - Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning - Make it stand out Map Credit: Alta Planning & Parsons Brinkerhof https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/620eddc35879903478295198/e896dec5-3629-441a-81de-58d4d02e92d3/Seam+Trail+Page2.jpg Services - Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.vividearthdesign.com/services/visual-art monthly 0.5 2026-01-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/620eddc35879903478295198/716b6651-6068-4a15-a6b6-a5333480561b/VC+Embrace+the+Journey+at+Studio.JPG Services - Visual Art - Visual Art - Doing Business As Vivian Coleman Art Vivian Coleman is an award-winning visual artist creating contemporary abstract paintings using acrylic and watercolor. She takes a bold approach with her art in parallel with her determination to live life fully. Vivian’s style typically includes vibrant colors and textures that tell stories originating from a life best enjoyed in adventure. Ridgeline Collection shown here, evokes the emotion of hiking along a serene trail. Vivian is creating art pieces that are often inspired by landscapes, travel, and a lifelong love of the outdoors. Her work has been on exhibit in Charlotte, New Orleans, Portland, Boston and Miami. Please find her available artwork at: