Tag Archive: Aesthetics

Designing Continuing Care Retirement Facilities to Appeal to the Next Generation—and Beyond

December 5, 2018

A growing trend in housing for senior citizens, Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs) offer a tiered approach to the aging process. Part independent living, part assisted living and part skilled nursing facility, CCRCs give older adults the option to live in the same community for the duration of their lives, with much of their future...

Terminal Modernization: Why Bother? The Passenger Experience (Part III)

Why bother with messy, complicated terminal upgrades if your airport is not facing capacity issues? Previously, we examined the financial and operational benefits. In this third part of our series, we explore how terminal modernization projects can help improve the passenger experience. Click here for Part II of the series. Airports look to provide a...

The Advantages of Alleys: Reclaiming Roswell’s Historic District

By Rob Whitson, P.E., Senior Civil Engineer Alleys get a bad rap. The small strips of land have traditionally been seen as dark, dirty, crime-ridden corridors where nothing good ever happens. They’re often put in the same category as train yards and abandoned parking lots, but I think alleys deserve more attention. Believe...

Terminal Modernization: Why Bother? A Discussion on the Financial and Operational Case for Airport Terminal Upgrades (Part II)

February 8, 2018

A terminal modernization program can be a complicated and expensive task that airport operators may be hesitant to undertake unless necessitated by demands for increased capacity. This is the second post in our series examining why airport operators should bother to upgrade their facilities, even if capacity isn’t forcing the issue. Click here for the...