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November 10, 2016
The Port of New York and New Jersey is the largest port on the East Coast of North America and the third largest in the U.S. Now, after a $2.1 billion expansion project that spanned nearly 30 years, the port will also be able to accommodate the world's largest cargo vessels. The project, known as…
November 3, 2016
A recently constructed correctional facility project in Ione, California, represents a significant step forward for the state as it continues to address prison overcrowding and reduce its prison population. The 550,000-square-foot Mule Creek Infill Complex has added 23 medium-security buildings…
October 27, 2016
Steve Perdios
In comparison to other parts of the U.S., the Northeast typically has older communities and higher groundwater. When infrastructure ages, more groundwater can infiltrate collection systems through defects in pipes, joints, connections, or manhole walls. The city of Beverly, Massachusetts, has been…
October 13, 2016
Municipalities across the nation are actively seeking efficient ways to update their facilities. However, these communities face obstacles with funding as well as community support when trying to enhance their existing cultural and civic presence. While many of these communities seek a variety of…
October 6, 2016
Cliff Wilson
According to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), there are approximately 1.6 million onsite sewage and disposal systems currently in use in Florida. Septic tanks are appropriate for sewage treatment in some rural areas, however, problems arise when there are too many septic…
September 8, 2016
Two current projects for Oklahoma State University (OSU) have presented a unique opportunity for us at Dewberry: the ability to combine our architectural experience in both technologically advanced healthcare facilities as well as state-of-the-art higher education buildings. Having designed a…
September 1, 2016
April Vacca and Shavonne Maclin
On July 13, 2016, Shelley Siegel, FASID, a licensed interior designer, was inducted into the U.S. Access Board. Siegel was appointed to the board by President Obama, who recognized her vast experience in accessible interior design. The board, which was created in 1973, works to promote equality for…
August 25, 2016
Adam Siegrist
When building control systems began the transition from pneumatic to digital control methods, a compelling need for commissioning began to take shape. Building commissioning slowly became a regular practice in the industry; however, standardizing who can perform these services and what the…
August 4, 2016
In recent years, we've helped many municipal clients explore creative ways to conserve resources by co-locating agencies and public services. The trend toward combined facilities and shared use of land and buildings has yielded positive results for many communities, beyond clear financial benefits.…
July 21, 2016
Tom Graupensperger
Under the Environmental Protection Agency's permitting requirements in the Clean Water Act, municipalities must reduce runoff volume and pollutants in the municipal separate storm sewer systems and combined sewer outfall stormwater discharges. Green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) is an approach to…
July 14, 2016
Stephanie Routh
People who have been involved in community planning know about the challenge of reaching consensus. From environmental and business groups to local citizens, many approvals are needed that can push back construction dates or delay it indefinitely. Earlier this year, I participated in Arizona State…
July 7, 2016
Dan Anderton
The National League of Cities (NLC) is an organization that provides educational opportunities, resources, and services to a broad range of members, typically from the public sector, including local officials and staff from more than 2,000 municipalities around the country. In March, the NLC held…
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