Project Designs Incorporate Protections for Endangered, Threatened Species
Most students entering the fields of engineering, planning, or landscape architecture probably don’t give much thought to protecting Northern long-eared bats, manatees, Kirtland’s warblers, or Higgins’ eye pearlymussels. As careers progress, however, it’s likely these professionals will deal with an animal or plant that is on the federal endangered and threatened species list while designing… Read More »
Tags: Endangered Species, Endangered Species Act, Manatee, Northern long-eared bats, Rusty Patched Bumble Bee, Threatened Species, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, USFWS
Demystifying Brownfields for Communities
By Matt Ashby, AICP CUD Brownfield redevelopment is something many communities encounter, but few are ever prepared for. Working with the alphabet soup of acronyms from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) can be challenging at best, yet with a little patience, this program can help advance downtown redevelopment. In short, communities may be able to… Read More »
Tags: Brownfield, Brownfield Redevelopment, Environmental Protection Agency, EPA, EPA Brownfield Grant, EPA Grant, Main Street, Redevelopment, Revitalization
New Funding Available for Wisconsin Transportation Projects
Wisconsin’s transportation system is getting a welcome funding boost: $75 million for qualifying projects, with as little as 10% local funding. Here’s what you need to know about the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Multimodal Local Supplement (MLS) program for transportation improvements. Who is Eligible to Apply for MLS Funds? Local units of government with… Read More »
Tags: Bicycle and Pedestrian Projects, Bridge Design, Bridge Rehabilitation, MLS, Multimodal Local Supplement, Road Projects, Transportation, Transportation Project Funding, WisDOT