Region: New York
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ASDSO Northeast Regional Conference
Our team is heading to the ASDSO Northeast Regional Conference, May 18–20 in Buffalo, and we’re ready to discuss how we support dam owners in meeting the critical demands of their structures. From flood control and water supply to power generation and recreation, dams play essential roles communities rely on every day. We provide full-service…
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2026 NYPA and NYS Canal Corporation Supplier Diversity Expo
We’re heading to Tarrytown, NY for the 2026 NYPA and NYS Canal Coordination Supplier Diversity Expo on May 14! We’re looking forward to connecting with subconsultants and exploring opportunities to collaborate on future projects. This event is a great chance for us to learn more about the specialized services and capabilities that smaller firms bring…
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Wood Library Reading Garden
The Wood Library Reading Garden Quiet moments of reading, conversation, and learning now extend beyond the walls of Wood Library and into the landscape itself. The Wood Library Reading Garden transforms the library’s northern grounds in Canandaigua, New York, into an inviting outdoor space that supports reflection, programming, and connection. Developed during the COVID-19 pandemic,…
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Watershed Management Plan and Water Quality Models
Reading the Water to Write the Plan for Chautauqua Lake Chautauqua Lake has been at the center of life in western New York’s Chautauqua County for generations. Tens of thousands of people live along its shores, tourists spend over $70 million annually enjoying its waters, and lakefront property owners contribute roughly a quarter of local…
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Canandaigua Waterfront Active Transportation Plan
The City and Town of Canandaigua engaged our firm to develop an Active Transportation Plan focusing on South Main Street and Lakeshore Drive. This vital corridor, which connects downtown to Canandaigua Lake’s waterfront, faces significant challenges—particularly at the Route 5 and 20 intersection, where pedestrians and cyclists encounter substantial safety concerns. Our comprehensive plan addressed…
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Student Center Expansion
Expanding a Mid-Century Campus Without Losing Its Identity The University at Albany campus was initially designed in 1966 by renowned architect Edward Durrell Stone, and any addition to it had to respect that legacy. This project delivered a 49,000 square-foot West addition, a 16,000 square-foot East addition, and a complete renovation of the existing 40,000…
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Unity at Ridgeway Medical Office Building
Rooted in Place: A Medical Office Along the Erie Canal Not every building gets to take its cues from a historic waterway. Situated on a fully wooded 18-acre parcel adjacent to the Erie Canal, this four-story, 123,230-square-foot medical office draws direct design inspiration from the lock buildings that have lined the canal for generations. Our…
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The Parish Flats Floodplain and Wetlands Restoration
Improving Water Quality at the Source Canandaigua Lake is known for its clear water and natural beauty, but in recent years, summer algae blooms began to threaten that reputation. In the Parish Flats area, Naples Creek was identified as a key source of sediment entering the lake, prompting a collaborative effort to better understand the…
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Lake Tunnel Solar Village
Lake Tunnel Solar Village: Rethinking What Sustainable Living Can Look Like Just steps from Seneca Lake in downtown Geneva, the Lake Tunnel Solar Village introduces a new model for residential living. Designed as a low-maintenance, energy-independent community, the development offers residents the ability to live with little to no heating or electric utility costs, redefining…
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North Tonawanda BOA – Step 2 & 3
Giving North Tonawanda’s Waterfront a Future Worth Investing In North Tonawanda once called itself the Lumber City. For more than a century, Tonawanda Island and the Niagara River waterfront powered the local economy through lumber production and distribution. When that era ended, it left behind 546 acres of underutilized land, vacant brownfield sites, and a…
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Norfolk Southern Portageville Bridge
235 Feet Above the Genesee, the First Railroad Arch Bridge in 70 Years For 142 years, a 19th-century iron trestle carried rail traffic 235 feet above the Genesee River Gorge in Letchworth State Park. Train crews called it “Old Shaky.” Weight restrictions, 10 mph speed limits, and single-train crossings had turned this stretch of Norfolk…
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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…