Old Mines Cast a Long Shadow on their Surroundings
Local stakeholders need more information than is currently available to them on the impacts of former mining activities on ground water and surface water, potential soil contamination, and the safety of natural products, a new study from Finland shows. The majority of the respondents generally regarded post-mining sites as unpleasant places that are in need of better reclamation and landscaping measures. “Our study shows that more attention should be paid to post-mining land use planning. Thi...
Stantec Among Design Firms Selected to Revitalize Old Sacramento Waterfront as Part of Design Competition
In a bold move to revitalize the Old Sacramento Waterfront, the City of Sacramento announced its finalists as part of its Waterfront Idea Makers Program, an initiative to develop original design concepts that reimagine the City’s historic business district and its riverfront. Stantec—a global architecture, engineering, and consulting firm with 400 offices and more than 22,000 staff worldwide (including 200 staff and two offices in the City of Sacramento)—is one of five design teams selected by t...
Node Brings Next Generation of Curated Co-Living to Los Angeles with Newest Echo Park development
Los Angeles, CA — Global co-living owner and operator, Node, will unveil its newest curated co-living apartment residences in Echo Park in December 2018, marking the first west coast venture for the brand. The new curated living space offers the benefits of co-living, but with thoughtfully designed private apartments and dedicated community curators, whose mission is to foster roommate matching, friendships and social events for the vibrant community of residents at Node properties worldwide....
South Bay Partners and West Bay Senior Living to Develop Upscale Senior Living in LA
WOODLAND HILLS, Calif. - South Bay Partners, Inc., through its joint venture with LAMB Properties, LLC, has closed on the purchase of two parcels comprising 2.72 acres and will break ground in early 2019 on THE VARIEL, an eight story Class A upscale rental senior living midrise in an excellent, walkable location of Warner Center. THE VARIEL will provide a progressive approach to senior living focused on personal growth and a holistic view of life. The project will be comprised of 215 independent...
M Property Services, NorthSide Regeneration Challenging St. Louis City High School Students to Design Interactive Urban Park
(St. Louis, MO) – For the fifth straight year, St. Louis area developer Paul McKee, Jr. of M Property Services, LLC (MPS), along with NorthSide Regeneration, is challenging St. Louis City high school students to an urban design challenge. For the 2019 challenge, students will explore the conceptual design of an interactive urban park within NorthSide Regeneration - an urban, mixed-use community being developed by McKee that encompasses over 1,500 acres in North St. Louis City. Utilizing the e...
Decontaminating Soil Using Bioremediation
During oil and gas exploitation in the oil fields, pipelines and storage tanks often crack and contaminate soil as a result. Soil pollution with various oils or diesel fuel also happens during exploration and drilling of new wells. When replacing underground reservoirs at petrol stations, it is necessary to remove the soil around the reservoir. This soil is contaminated with gasoline and diesel fuels. Croatian company CorteCros part of Cortec® Corporation Group, provides environmentally safe bio...
National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act of 2018 Passes House with Jayapal As Democratic Co-Sponsor
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, S. 1768, the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act of 2018, passed the United States House of Representatives after successfully passing the Senate in September. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) was the sole Democratic co-sponsor of the House version. The bill is expected to go to President Trump’s desk in the coming weeks. “National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization is the first step to ensure our states have the...
Strategic Property Partners, LLC Has Broken Ground on First Residential Building in Water Street Tampa Neighborhood
TAMPA, FL – Strategic Property Partners, LLC (“SPP”), a Tampa-based real estate development firm, marked an important milestone for Water Street Tampa, the visionary 50-plus-acre downtown mixed-use development, with the groundbreaking of the project’s first residential building, 815 Water Street. The dual-tower building, located at the intersection of Channelside Drive and Water Street, the heart and spine of the neighborhood, will offer future residents an exceptional downtown location with an...
Mattamy Homes' Saguaro Trails Community Brings the Best of Desert Living in Tucson
TUCSON, AZ - With more than 90,000 homeowners in hundreds of communities, Mattamy Homes is recognized as North America's largest privately owned home builder. Mattamy recently introduced its new community in Tucson. Boasting stunning homesites and floor plans, Saguaro Trails, a thoughtfully designed master-planned community is located in the heart of the A-rated Vail School District conveniently located near great dining, shopping and the freeway. Residents at Saguaro Trails will enjoy a com...
Sterling Ranch Breaks Ground on First Recreation Center
LITTLETON, Colo. - As the Sterling Ranch master-planned community wraps its first year of home sales and commercial development, since breaking ground in late 2017, the community is moving into its second year of growth amidst strong momentum. Its latest milestone, celebrated today on site with community residents and partners, is the groundbreaking of the first recreation center to be developed on the 3,400 acre site. "More than 400 homes are already under development and our first commerci...
Stormwater Interview with Robert Page, P.E., Vice President, HNTB
Santa Barbara County North Branch Jail Expansion
February Issue 2026
