The emergence of climate change has increased the need for more up to date science models and mapping. The Charles River Watershed Association has developed a new approach to flood mapping.
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Coupling Quantity, Conservation, and Habitat through WSOne
Introducing a novel web-based multi-reservoir model called WSOne. This tool forecasts future water levels and potential failures in the city’s drinking water reservoirs. It assesses the impacts of #climatechange, demand trends, and regulatory changes on water supply systems.
Planning for Trends Shaping the Future of New England Cities
By Joanna Nadeau, AICP, and Susan Mara, AICP Change is a constant, and yet, we plan anyway. Amidst the political and social upheaval of the past decade, planners in New England and elsewhere continue to seek ways to serve the public interest, even as that interest is a moving target. The American Planning Association (APA)’s […]
SC Biz News Empowering Women Award
SC Biz News Empowering Women Award Women in Weston & Sampson’s South Carolina team were recognized at the SC Biz News inaugural “Empowering Women” event in Columbia on February 20, 2024. The award recognizes companies and organizations that have shown a strong commitment to supporting and elevating women in South Carolina, and is designed to […]
Better Than New – When upgrading a 50-year-old water treatment facility makes more sense than replacing it
Leah Stanton’s article in Water Environment Federation’s Water Environment & Technology Magazine, “Better Than New: When Upgrading a 50-Year-Old Water Treatment Facility Makes More Sense Than Replacing It,” highlights the innovative decision by Peabody, Massachusetts, to upgrade rather than replace its 50-year-old Winona Water Treatment Plant (WTP).
Revitalizing a 19th-Century Island Schoolhouse with Sustainable HVAC Upgrades
By Scott Henriques, PE, LEED AP, CEM and James Barron What do you do with an historic, 1800s vintage, one-room schoolhouse experiencing destructive moisture infiltration on a small, sparsely populated island with a mostly solar microgrid? Why, mitigate the moisture and provide a modern, near-net zero HVAC system, of course. Such is the case for […]
Staying Afloat: Parking Lot Beats Runoff Challenges
A rule, known locally as the “Henry Hudson Rule,” brought roadblocks to project near Capital Repertory Theater in New York. By Amy McLean, RLA, ISA. LEED® GA; Kevin Kelly, RLA; Zachary Longo, PE After the Capital Repertory Theater near downtown Albany, New York wrapped up a recent project to revitalize its facilities, they had a […]
Shoring Up The Steep Banks At Levingston Cove
Achieving universal accessibility at Crystal Lake’s shoreline park By Cassie Bethoney One of only a few public parks along the shores of Crystal Lake, Louise Levingston Cove is a linear, half-acre public park located in a residential neighborhood. Crystal Lake, and Levingston Cove in particular, is a place of nostalgia, where people learned to fish […]
Stone Soup: Building Resilient Parks One Ingredient at a Time
“Stone Soup,” authored by Cheri Ruane, FASLA, explores the concept of resilient parks and their significance in mitigating climate change impacts, one step at a time.
Design and Engineering Considerations for Splash Pads
Cheri Ruane and Mark Mariano co-authored an article in Parks & Recreation entitled “Design and Engineering Considerations for Splash Pads.”