Wetland Delineation: What it is and Why it Matters
Though bogs and swamps may not conjure up images of critical natural resources, it’s hard to overstate the role played by wetlands, as they’re collectively known. Wetlands are unique ecosystems that provide numerous ecological services, including water purification, carbon sequestration, wildlife habitat, and flood control. Wetland delineation is an essential tool for identifying wetlands’ presence… Read More »
Tags: Assured Wetland Delineator Program, Permitting, WDNR, Wetland, Wetland Delineation, Wetland Mitigation, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
A Crash Course for Load Ratings and Bridge Posting Signs
Have You Ever Wondered What Those Weight Signs Posted at the Ends of a Bridge Mean? These weight posting signs display the maximum safe weight for a vehicle. Since there are a number of different vehicle sizes and shapes on the roads today, different types of vehicles called “Legal Loads” are individually analyzed. Each legal… Read More »
Tags: Bridge Deck, Bridge Inspection, Bridge Posting Signs, Bridge Rehabilitation, FDOT, Legal Load, Load Ratings, MBE, Structural engineering, Superstructure
Pocket Parks Bring Life to Unused Spaces
Ayres’ landscape architects and urban planners recently assisted the City of Kaukauna, Wisconsin, in developing some concepts for re-imagining vacant lots and alleys to help energize their downtown area. Adaptive re-use concept for an alley performance stage at an old loading dock. Photo of existing conditions. By Craig Stoffel Communities can get a whole lot… Read More »
Tags: Landscape Architecture, Mini-Park, Park Design, Parklet, Pocket Park, Vest-Pocket Park, Vesty Parks