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Next week, high school students arrive at the University of Louisville for the INSPIRE summer enrichment program designed to introduce students from historically under-served populations to engineering. With the support of an HDR Foundation Impact Grant, this year’s program includes environmental science and wet biology as part of the experiential learning curriculum. The grant was funded by a $50,000 retirement gift from Glen Ellmers, our former water group president, and his wife, Cherie, to support a community they called home during Glen’s career. Ameerah Palacios, APR, CTA, MBA | Nancy Hales

Coastal marshes are vital ecosystems that provide erosion control, storm protection and critical wildlife habitat, yet they face increasing threats from climate change. One promising method to enhance marsh resilience is sediment placement, which helps expand or restore these essential landscapes. For an in-depth look at this strategy, explore this whitepaper published by the ASBPA American Shore and Beach Preservation Association journal by HDR’s Nick Brown, Robert Lewis and other industry experts: https://lnkd.in/gYsPbZCV #Water #Coastal #CoastalRestoration

The longest continuously produced military aircraft for the U.S. Navy, the C-130, is getting a new state of the art facility for maintenance, repair and overhaul at the North Carolina Global TransPark. Read about our partnership with the NCGTP and Fleet Readiness Center East to provide design and program management services on this massive $350 million dollar project that’s now underway. https://lnkd.in/gjnQjTkx #AviationMaintenance #AircraftMaintenance

Efficient, reliable and equitable access to transportation is crucial for people around the world. Experienced transit leader Kwadwo A. Atta, MBA, PMP has joined us as southeast transit lead to continue to help our clients meet those needs. As a leader with global experience, he will advise on the technical, regulatory, financial and operational impacts of transit programs on communities across nine different states. We're excited to have you join us, Kwadwo! https://lnkd.in/gDUhBb4x

Condition assessment is an important tool for utilities for planning renewal investments. Discover the benefits of answering the right condition assessment questions in this American Water Works Association Opflow article by Dan Ellison and David Spencer: https://lnkd.in/g7Yiuh_7

Lighting controls have revolutionized energy efficiency, user experience and architectural expression. Occupancy sensing, daylight harvesting, dimming, color temperature tuning, individual luminaire addressing and third-party system integration are some of the countless advancements since the invention of the light switch by John Henry Holmes in 1884. The evolution of lighting controls has streamlined energy efficiency and safety in buildings, integrating emergency lighting systems with modern technology to enhance both functionality and aesthetics. Eric Rushenberg, senior lighting designer, has been featured in a new Consulting-Specifying Engineer article, explaining how to approach revised UL listing requirements when specifying emergency lighting controls. This article is a useful resource for understanding how: UL Standard 924 has updated its product listing requirements consistent with well adopted codes and standards, learning how control manufacturers are meeting requirements, ensuring products are individually listed and labeled whilst identifying a specification strategy for controlling emergency lights. Read the full article as published in Consulting-Specifying Engineer https://lnkd.in/gKVQGy67 #LightingDesign #UL924 #Engineering #Architecture #Controls

Happy Anniversary ꟷ 10 years of planning led to 10 years of success for City of Tucson's Sun Link Streetcar. To celebrate this landmark, our Michael Barton, PE, PTOE, a project manager from concept to plan to reality, was interviewed. He shared about overcoming challenges in its development and the streetcar's positive impact on downtown Tucson. Tune in to the interview: https://lnkd.in/gMVpa5EG #transit #streetcar #Arizona

Is it possible to eliminate all roadway fatalities and serious injuries? The Safe System Approach has been used as a guide to try to accomplish that in communities around the world for decades. Learn more about how the method of rethinking roadway design to build a safer transportation system for all road users is gaining steam in North American in our latest Experts Talk interview with our senior transportation engineer Beth Wemple and traffic engineer Olivia Polinsky. https://lnkd.in/gnZ7cig3 #VisionZero #RoadSafety

When I-5 was built through Oregon in the 1950s, it divided Portland's historic Albina district and displaced many residents. Now the Rose Quarter Improvement Project is seeking to reconnect the community and mend some of that historic harm. Hear from HDR's John Wolf, Steve Drahota and Justin Doornink as they discuss the impacts of this transformational effort and share what it means to them. Then read more about the project: https://lnkd.in/gez2DUTn