Category: Planning

Staying Safe: Complete Streets Can Help Communities Keep Pedestrians, Economy Moving During Global Pandemic

By Jeffrey Siewert, PE Stay safe. That phrase has become ubiquitous in our lexicon thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. How can communities better position themselves for resiliency, bring their residents together, and keep their economies moving while maintaining social distancing recommendations? About the Expert: Jeffrey Siewert, PE is the transportation group leader and senior project… Read More »

Know Before You Sign: Ins and Outs of Commercial Leases

By Mike Scholl Don’t fall in love. That’s the first advice I give to anyone interested in renting or buying a commercial building for their business. Of course, I’m not talking about that kind of falling in love; I’m talking about falling in love with a building. When you fall in love with a building,… Read More »

Storytelling Campaigns Spur Brownfield Redevelopment

By Matt Ashby, AICP It’s part of human nature to love a good story. Stories bring us together, spark ideas, and activate people’s imaginations, all of which are needed to transform an unloved and unlovely brownfield into a vibrant new community centerpiece. Brownfields often sit vacant because they are daunting and complex, easier to be… Read More »