Urban Redevelopment

The Benefits of Transit-oriented Development April 08, 2011 | by: Stuart Toraason, PE, LEED AP At this point in time, there are several factors pushing a surge in public transportation. They include growing traffic congestion, a desire for urban lifestyles and a new focus for federal policy. Read more »

Due Diligence Process for Urban Sites October 27, 2010 | by: Stuart Toraason, PE, LEED AP Every land development project requires due diligence. Working in urban areas requires specialized due diligence. We have completed dozens of due diligence projects for urban sites. Other sites have offered tremendous learning opportunities. What are some things that you should watch out for? Read more »

Shifting Towards Urban Markets August 05, 2010 | by: Stuart Toraason, PE, LEED AP Recent economic times have left many of us scratching our heads trying to figure out where the next wave of work is going to come from for those of us in the construction industry. Read more »

Urban Redevelopment and the Existing Conditions Constraints April 05, 2010 | by: Stuart Toraason, PE, LEED AP How do you engineer a grading plan with a cut-fill balance when designing a site around unearthed historic railroad tracks, existing active railroad tracks, existing high voltage transmission towers and two existing historic building structures? Read more »

Urban Redevlopment – The Greatest LID Option March 05, 2010 | by: Stuart Toraason, PE, LEED AP Sustainable…LEED…green…LID…these terms have become industry marketing buzzwords, but what are their true meanings? Read more »

Urban Redevelopment and Combined Sewer Systems February 19, 2010 | by: Stuart Toraason, PE, LEED AP Urban infill and re-development projects require special means of minimizing increases in stormwater flow is to implement innovative sustainable design techniques to increase pervious area and improve rainwater retention. Projects like Timmons Group’s LEED® Gold certified 1050 K Street project in DC use green roofs, planter beds and rainwater harvesting to meet city code and minimize impact to the combined sewer system. Read more »