Modeling & Green Infrastructure Design Helps Reduce Nuisance Flooding in Major Commercial Area
Andrew Walker, PH, CFM and James Pearson, PE co-authored an article in Stormwater Solutions entitled “Modeling & Green Infrastructure Design Helps Reduce Nuisance Flooding in Major Commercial Area." Climate change-driven increases in future precipitation are predicted to make flooding worse, leading to a redesign of the John Fitch Highway that will make the community more climate resilient. Continue reading→
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. Continue reading→
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." Continue reading→
Full-Scale Pilot Deployment and Accelerated Treatment Design Provides Rapid Response to PFAS Threats
Sara Francis and Blake Martin co-authored an article in Journal of NEWWA entitled “Full-Scale Pilot Deployment and Accelerated Treatment Design Provides Rapid Response to PFAS Threats." Continue reading→
Sprinkler Design Challenges for Electric Vehicles in Parking Garages
Ahmed Ibrahim authored an article in High Profile entitled “Sprinkler Design Challenges for Electric Vehicles in Parking Garages." With the market for electric vehicles projected to grow from 2.5 million units in 2020 to 31.1 million units in 2030, concerns about public safety related to their lithium-ion batteries have also increased. The problem arises when a short circuit occurs in these batteries. Continue reading→
A Primer on Whole-Building Electrification
Johanna Hall and Sam Alpert co-authored an article in NEREJ entitled “A Primer on Whole-Building Electrification." What is building electrification? Electrification is the process of transitioning building systems, processes, and components to be powered by electricity rather than by various fossil fuels like oil or natural gas and can be a critical component in efforts to reduce carbon emissions. Continue reading→
A Practical Guide to Updating Local Regulations for Climate Resilience
Bella Purdy authored an article in Planning entitled “A Practical Guide to Updating Local Regulations for Climate Resilience: Building and zoning codes are a powerful way to advance local climate goals. Try these tactics for proven results." Continue reading→
What Lies Beneath: Utility Coordination Challenges on Roadway and Bridge Construction Projects
Jim Forbes authored an article in Roads & Bridges entitled “What Lies Beneath: Utility Coordination Challenges on Roadway and Bridge Construction Projects." Roadway and bridge construction projects can be challenging. But also having to relocate existing utilities out of the way of these projects prior to the start of construction can add a whole new dimension to the challenges. Continue reading→
Using Grant Funding to Promote Tree Equity in Lowell
Doris Jenkins authored an article in Massachusetts Planning entitled “Using Grant Funding to Promote Tree Equity in Lowell." American Forests, a non-profit conservation organization dedicated to protecting and restoring healthy forest ecosystems, defines “tree equity” as having enough trees in an area such that everyone can experience the health, climate, and economic benefits that they provide. Continue reading→
Implementing vehicle charging stations is easier than you think
Johanna Hall and Sam Alpert co-authored an article in NEREJ entitled “Implementing vehicle charging stations is easier than you think." The interest and demand for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations is already high and is expected to explode as they become more commonplace as commercial businesses and municipalities alike consider installing them at their facilities. Continue reading→