Company Profile
Van Meter Williams Pollack
Company Overview
Van Meter Williams Pollack is an award-winning Architecture and Urban Design firm based in San Francisco, Denver, and Minneapolis. VMWP specializes in affordable housing, mixed-use and market-rate housing, master planning, land use and zoning standards that help communities accommodate change. VMWP takes a comprehensive and innovative design approach. We integrate client needs into sustainable design solutions that address climate resilience, social and economic equity, to create beautiful, inspiring communities and places for people to live and thrive.
VMWP Ethos
-Mission-driven and community-oriented design
-Small local office
-Signatory to AIA 2030 Commitment
-Open, diverse work environment
-Crossover learning opportunities in both Architecture and Urban Design
-An equal opportunity employer
Company History
Since 1989 we have provided a full range of comprehensive design and planning services for a variety of project types, scales and clients.
-3,343 affordable units built
-4,334 housing units built in total
-7,878 acres planned
-91,442 total housing units planned
Notable Accomplishments / Recognition
Affordable Housing Finance Magazine
-Best Special-Needs Housing 2020: Veteran’s Village
-Best Senior Housing Development 2006: Fremont Oak Gardens
AIA Colorado
-Young Architects Award 2008: Railyard Lofts
AIA/HUD Housing Secretary’s Award
-Creating Community Connection 2008: Valencia Gardens
AIA San Francisco Chapter
-Historic Preservation Honor Award 2014: St. Joseph’s Senior Apartments, Family Housing
-Creating Community Connection 2008: Valencia Gardens
-Special Commendation Award 2007: Valencia Gardens
AIA Colorado Chapter
-Architect’s Choice Awards 2006: Railyard Lofts
American Planning Association
-Excellence in Planning 1999: Fremont Design Guidelines
APA California Chapter
-Merit Award 2021: Balboa Reservoir
-Planning Implementation Award 2006: Mountain View Rowhouse Guidelines
APA Northern California Chapter
-Urban Design of Award of Excellence 2021: Balboa Reservoir
-Outstanding Planning Award 2006: Mountain View Rowhouse Guidelines
-Planning Achievement Award 2010: Schlage Lock
APA Hawaii Chapter
-Outstanding Planning Award 2009: Waipahu Neighborhood TOD
California Redevelopment Agency
-Award of Excellence 2004: Adams Avenue, Bella Monte Apartments
-Community Revitalization 2007: Bella Monte
Charles L. Edson Award
-Honorable Mention 2008: West Rivertown Ph II
Congress for the New Urbanism
-Award of Excellence 2003: ABAG Smart Growth/Regional Livability
-Chapter Award 2017: St. Joseph’s Senior Apartments
-Chapter Award 2005: Belmar
Environmental Protection Agency
-National Award for Smart Growth 2005: Belmar
California Office of Historic Preservation
-Governor’s Historic Preservation Award 2020: Hana Gardens
PCBC Gold Nugget
-Grand Award - Best Affordable Senior 2021: Victory Village
-Grand Award - Best On-the-Boards 2021: Balboa Reservoir
-Award of Merit - Affordable Housing 2020: 1101 Connecticut
-Award of Merit - Best Affordable 2007: Valencia Gardens
Multi-Family Housing
-Affordable Housing Award 2020: 1101 Connecticut
Multi-Housing News Design
-Adaptive Reuse Award 2008: Railyard Lofts
San Francisco Business Times
-Best Land Deal Award 2009: Schlage Lock
Silicon Valley Business Journal Structures
-Community Impact Award 2020: Eagle Park
Urban Land Institute
-Award for Excellence 2006: Belmar
-Global Awards for Excellence 2015: St. Joseph’s Senior Apartments
-Global Awards for Excellence 2013: UC Davis West Village
-Jack Kemp Award 2010: Fire Clay Lofts
Urban Land Institute Colorado
-Impact Awards - Infill 2013: Fireclay Lofts
Benefits
Other Benefits
-Flexible hours
-Professional licensing registration and renewal fees are paid by VMWP
-$1,000 annual reimbursement for professional educational expenses that enhance job performance
-100% medical and dental insurance coverage
-Year end bonus and profit distribution, if available
-Paid family leave
-All employees receive San Francisco benefits regardless of location