ResilientMass Action Team’s (RMAT) Climate Resilience Design Standards Tool
Indrani Ghosh coauthored an article in BSCES entitled, "ResilientMass Action Team's (RMAT) Climate Resilience Design Standards Tool" that details Weston & Sampson's work to design a free interactive web-tool that generates a preliminary climate risk screening and recommended standards for projects. Continue reading→
Unlocking Efficiency: Mastering Existing Conditions in Site Design
Weston & Sampson's James Pearson emphasizes the importance of thoroughly assessing existing site conditions before diving into design in "Unlocking Efficiency: Mastering Existing Conditions in Site Design." Continue reading→
Forecasting the future: The Charles River Watershed flood model mitigates regional flood challenges
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. Continue reading→
A Tale of Two Fields
Emily Weckman authored an article in PBR+ entitled, "A Tale of Two Fields: getting the drainage right in the athletic fields" that details Weston & Sampson's work to redesign two parks with different drainage needs. Continue reading→
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. Continue reading→
Dynamic Park Design
Gracie Swansburg authored an article in Parks & Recreation entitled, "Dynamic Park Design" that details Weston & Sampson's work to redesign two Boston area parks to manage the impacts of climate change. Continue reading→
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... Continue reading→
Trinity Financial’s Vision for the Curtis Apartments Redevelopment
Jessie Johnson's article in High Profile titled, "Revitalizing Great Brook Valley: Trinity Financial’s Vision for the Curtis Apartments Redevelopment," outlines the transformative project. Continue reading→
Using Stormwater Infiltration to Improve Water Quality in Rhode Island
Jim Riordan's article in NEREJ titled, "Using stormwater Infiltration to Improve Water Quality in Rhode Island," describes the Stormwater Best Management Practices that the town of North Providence is implementing to alleviate the flooding and water quality issues in the area. Continue reading→
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). Continue reading→