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An Inside Look at the Nashville Yards Groundbreaking and Tower Implosion
“Sometimes to create, you must first destroy,” is a popular quote from Greek mythology, and it rang true this past Saturday when hundreds of Nashville business and community leaders gathered at Union Station Hotel to witness the implosion of Draper …
Surprises Not Welcome: Proactive Utility Coordination for Transportation Projects
Almost every highway construction project includes the accommodation and relocation of utilities, since utilities are almost always found within or adjacent to the highway right-of-way. From water, sewer and natural gas pipelines to electric systems and communications equipment, most of …
Promoting Independent Travel: ACRP Research Report 177
Independent travel in airports for aging travelers and passengers with disabilities such as vision loss and reduced mobility presents complex navigational challenges in complex spaces that are not easily met by using typical wayfinding approaches. Reports submitted to Congress by …
Using Lean Principles to Generate Physician and Staff Buy-In
In our healthcare projects, we employ a design framework known as value-added design (VAD), which aims to drive value in six key areas: patient safety; operational efficiency; integration of technology; adaptability and resiliency; sustainability; and evidence-based design for a better …
Digging Deeper with TMCs: Managing Traffic for Planned Special Events
A few months ago, I explored the many benefits of transportation management centers (TMCs) when it comes to successfully managing general traffic incidents and congestion. Today I’d like to dig a little deeper into the ways that TMCs can help …
Merging Artwork and Building Design: UF Health North Patient Tower
Art is a powerful tool that inspires well-being and helps improve patient experiences and outcomes. Yet with many hospital projects, it can be a construction-phase afterthought, resulting in an applied feeling to the artwork. I was proud to serve as …
Creating an Atmosphere of Hope and Healing: Sarasota Memorial Hospital Rehabilitation Pavilion
At the grand opening celebration for Sarasota Memorial Hospital (SMH) Rehabilitation Pavilion, a young woman in her 20s, the survivor of a devastating automobile accident, spoke about her experience at SMH’s previous rehabilitation facility. She was moved to tears as …
TMCs Hold The Key to Successful Transportation Operations
Most people are familiar with the real estate industry’s mantra: “Location, location, location.” The phrase essentially means that a property’s location is the most significant factor in determining its value. Not to be outdone as a transportation professional, I’d like …