Enhancing Community Environmental Resilience Through Brownfield Revitalization and Process-based Stream Restoration
By Christina Hiegel, PE, and Colin Barry, PG, CFM Environmental challenges are among the concerns many communities grapple with as they strategically plan to become more resilient and ensure a strong, vibrant future. Two frequently occurring environmental challenges are the revitalization of brownfield sites in protection of human and environmental health and the restoration of… Read More »
Tags: Brownfield, Brownfield Revitalization, Environmental Resilience, EPA, Process-based Stream Restoration, resilience, Restoration, Stream, Stream Restoration
Wayfinding systems provide easy way for visitors to get from Point A to Point B
By David Land, LEED AP If you’ve ever been lost in the woods, spent hours searching for your car in a municipal parking garage, or stumbled upon every building on campus except the one in which your first class of the semester is meeting, you know the importance of wayfinding. About the Expert: David Land,… Read More »
Tags: Built Environment, Informational Kiosks, Natural Environment, Signage, Signage System, Signs, Wayfinding, wayfinding system
Five Keys to Good Site Design
By Craig Schuh, PE, and Mathew Litchfield, PE Site design applies to a variety of projects. Typical projects include parking lots and various amenities at industrial sites, commercial buildings, or even recreational sites. Each project is unique and requires unique design solutions. The following are the five keys to strong site design. About the Expert:… Read More »
Tags: Aesthetics, Commercial Buildings, Communication, Constructible, Coordination, Design Engineers, Industrial Buildings, Parking Lots, Regulatory Agencies, Site Design, Site Location, Site Needs