Region: Atlantic

  • Michigan Avenue Lift Bridge and Ohio Street Lift Bridge Rehabilitation

    Keeping Buffalo’s Waterfront Connected The Ohio Street Lift Bridge has served as a key connection along the Buffalo River since the 1960s, linking Canalside and the Outer Harbor through one of the city’s most active and evolving corridors. As the surrounding waterfront continues to transform, maintaining this connection became critical to both mobility and ongoing…

  • Carteret Ferry Terminal

    Expanding Access with a New Waterfront Transit Connection The Carteret Ferry Terminal Marina Structure introduces a new link between the Borough of Carteret and New York City, expanding multimodal transportation options while supporting local economic growth. This $8.5 million investment transforms the borough’s waterfront into an active transit hub, improving regional connectivity and offering residents…

  • Harmony Lake Dam

    Harmony Lake Dam: Quiet Infrastructure That Can’t Afford to Fail Most people who live near a dam never think about it. That’s the way it should be, and keeping it that way takes sustained, disciplined engineering. Harmony Lake Dam is a Class B Intermediate Hazard earthen fill embankment with a concrete core and weir structure….

  • Green Acres Park

    Transforming a Hidden Space into a Community Destination Tucked within a dense residential neighborhood in Elizabeth, Green Acres Park was easy to overlook. A narrow entrance, hidden between two homes, limited visibility and access, leaving the space underused despite its potential. The project reimagined the park as a welcoming, highly visible destination designed for all…

  • Construction of the South Amboy Ferry Terminal

    Advancing Waterfront Access and Regional Connectivity The South Amboy Ferry Terminal represents a major investment in regional mobility, providing a new commuter connection between the City of South Amboy and New York City. Located along the waterfront, the project transforms a previously underutilized site into a critical transportation hub, improving access, reducing travel times, and…

  • City of Rome Brownfield Opportunity Area Plan

    Reconnecting the Waterfront and Revitalizing Underused Land Along the Mohawk River and Erie Canal, the City of Rome has an opportunity to reconnect its downtown with surrounding neighborhoods and underutilized waterfront land. The Brownfield Opportunity Area Plan focuses on a 575-acre study area made up of former industrial sites and vacant properties, creating a path…

  • City of Rome – Centro Bus Shelter

    Elevating the Everyday Transit Experience In downtown Rome, even small improvements can play a big role in how people experience the city. Through the Downtown Revitalization Initiative, the opportunity emerged to replace outdated bus stops with a space that better serves riders while contributing to the character and energy of the surrounding area. Our team…

  • Bethlehem Story Map

    Making Public Access Easier to Explore The Bethlehem Authority manages expansive natural areas that are open to the public, offering opportunities for hiking, fishing, hunting, and wildlife observation. The challenge was not access itself, but how to clearly communicate where people could go, what they could do, and how to use these spaces responsibly. Our…

  • Bergenline Avenue Streetscape Improvements

    Union City Streetscape Improvements: Revitalizing a Neighborhood Corridor Along one of Union City’s most active commercial corridors, a phased initiative is transforming the stretch from 30th Street to 37th Street. The project responds to the daily rhythm of storefront activity, pedestrian movement, and neighborhood life by prioritizing safety, accessibility, and visual cohesion. This is more…

  • 8th Street Bridge Replacement

    Rebuilding a Critical River Crossing The replacement of the 8th Street Bridge over the Passaic River provided an opportunity to modernize a key local connection while improving safety, capacity, and long-term performance. Originally constructed in 1914 as a three-span movable steel truss, the existing structure no longer met the needs of the community it served….

  • Syracuse Waterfront Revitalization Program

    Reconnecting the City to Onondaga Lake For Syracuse, the waterfront along Onondaga Lake and the Inner Harbor represents both a legacy and an opportunity. The Local Waterfront Revitalization Program is focused on strengthening that connection, creating a clearer vision for how these areas can support recreation, economic activity, and everyday use for residents and visitors…

  • South Lake Dam Emergency Repairs

    South Lake Dam: Emergency Response Where There Are No Roads Some dam emergencies happen where help can get there in minutes. This one required a 2.5-mile hike along a snowmobile trail or a boat across the lake. South Lake Dam is a 30-foot-high, 440-foot-long high-hazard earth dam constructed in the mid-19th century, located at a…