Westwood proudly announces that Nototomne Park has received the ASLA Sierra Chapter 2022 Merit Award. Inspired by the discovery of artifacts from the Tomchom village of the Northern Valley Yokuts, the park design honors indigenous culture through modern amenities. Collaborating with local tribes, the park features storytelling play areas and a memorial celebrating women's contributions, making it a vibrant space for community and cultural preservation.
Explore the seven key principles that define resilient spaces in urban design. This article highlights how these tenets—adaptability, sustainability, inclusivity, and more—can create environments that withstand challenges and thrive in the face of change. Discover how implementing these strategies can lead to stronger, more vibrant communities.
An Intersection Control Evaluation (ICE) is performed to select the best-value intersection design and traffic control solution. Learn more about when it should be used, what’s included, and its benefits.
As a professional in water resources engineering for nearly 28 years, Mark Failla, PE, CFM, is a professional resource for colleagues, clients, and others in the engineering community. Continue reading to learn more about the most frequently asked questions he receives.
This article delves into the principles of creating healthy landscapes that foster well-being and sustainability. Explore innovative strategies that enhance biodiversity, improve air quality, and promote community engagement. Discover how thoughtful landscape design can transform urban spaces into thriving environments that benefit both people and nature.
Renovations of the Charleston Heights Community Center and Park are almost complete. The tech-heavy park and community center is located in the northeast corner of the Las Vegas Valley. Learn more about the park’s design that blends vintage tech and new tech and some of the challenges our planning and landscape architecture team overcame.
The world has shifted and so has the way we do business. For our team, this includes the due diligence process. Learn more about how this has also changed for governing agencies and developers.
Weather elements, such as lightning strikes, can affect infrastructure. When a transmission line experiences a lightning strike, energy within the strike seeks earth ground potential. Continue reading to learn how performing soil resistivity studies and designing custom ground systems improves line performance and tolerance to lightning strikes.
Every year, several road fatalities and injuries occur at intersections. One suggested safety measure is roundabouts. Learn more about the benefits of roundabouts and when they should be constructed.
The industrial market in the state of Texas is booming. Concurrently, the population and need for goods has also increased. Hear from Clayton Strolle, PE, LEED AP, Director, Commercial Market, on the cities with the most notable expansion and their impacts on the industrial market.
Westwood’s Shaun M. McCoshum, Wildlife Biologist, co-wrote a research article on the ecology of milkweed, which is an important host plant for monarchs in the arid southwest. Learn more about why bract milkweed will be important when applying for the permit as it supports conservation for the monarch butterfly and other pollinators.
This article explores the intersection of homelessness and urban design, highlighting how the built environment can either hinder or help those in need. Discover innovative approaches and community-driven solutions that create inclusive spaces, promote accessibility, and foster support for vulnerable populations. Join us in examining how thoughtful design can play a crucial role in addressing homelessness and enhancing the quality of life for all community members.
