Sidewalk design is a central focus for municipalities looking to improve pedestrian safety and the pedestrian experience. Even before COVID-19 dramatically increased the number of people walking and biking through our towns and cities, there had been a growing emphasis…
For this installment of 5 Questions with an Expert, I sat down with Whitney Duffy, the transportation department head in our Northern Virginia office, to talk about trends in transportation design and how COVID-19 has impacted our clients: w 1.…
Well-designed streetscapes provide a wealth of benefits for their respective communities. In more recent years, we have seen a synergistic shift toward design strategies that activate the surrounding area and create a sense of place for citizens. In Virginia Beach’s ViBe District, the new designs of 19th streets have done just that – improving mobility while generating a thriving subcommunity of commerce, art, and nightlife.
As cities seek to revitalize their urban cores, reimagine public amenities, and help neighborhoods feel more connected, trail systems are popular solutions. These appealing, multi-modal paths correlate with goals for public health by promoting physical activity while strengthening residents’ sense…
While it is evident that urban and rural transportation systems throughout the country are in dire need of enhancement and rehabilitation, for many localities, these efforts boil down to a single factor: funding. w As our communities continue to grow,…
Much has been made of the new Lesner Bridge with its emphasis on multimodal transit and its key role in the Hampton Roads transportation network – and while the new bridge is impressive, the old bridge is getting a new…
Downtown revitalization is a hot topic in urban design, with big and small cities seeking to redevelop and re-energize their cultural cores. Tied to both the resident experience and economic development, these efforts emphasize key characteristics such as walkability and…