Providing accessible parking is a requirement of the ADA and the legal responsibility of a property owner. These requirements can be updated every few years and vary by state. Learn more about ADA parking lot compliance and the future of accessible parking.
Check out the recent project Westwood’s Minneapolis private development team completed. The Bower Apartments in Edina, Minnesota is an 18-story luxury high-rise. Learn more about the project and the challenges the project faced.
Westwood’s Land team takes time to reflect on projects, client relationships, technological advancements, and employee achievements from 2021. The team also shares their eagerness for 2022.
Discover how blending indoor and outdoor spaces enhances design, functionality, and our connection to nature in modern environments.
Westwood’s Public Infrastructure team is excited to share details on their recent project, CTH ZZ Reconstruction. Learn how the team successfully resolved slope stability issues, roadway relocation, and drainage problems.
Navigating the grid can be unpredictable, terrains can be complex, and timelines can be tight. Understand how advanced aerial mapping technologies can help mitigate these challenges during the development, construction, or inspection of utility infrastructure.
Vegetation selection may not be the first thing you think of when working on a solar project, but it is important for aesthetics, maintenance, and the longevity of the system. Learn why choosing non-native or invasive plants can place a financial burden on the project and strategy for helping the pollinator population.
ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys are an important part of the commercial real estate due diligence process. Explore the three reasons why completing an ALTA Survey benefits a real estate transaction.
The ALTA/NSPS issued modifications to the 2016 ALTA/NSPS Standards effective as of February 2021. Land Surveyors, clients, and title companies should all realize the positive impacts of this update. Learn more about the updates and review the condensed checklist to the 2021 Minimum Standard Detail Requirements.
As drivers seek a more convenient travel experience, public charging infrastructure for passenger cars is no longer just a nice amenity within a development; it is quickly becoming a necessity. Our professionals are uniquely qualified to evaluate and administer opportunities in the expansion of EV infrastructure.
ALTA surveys have been used for over 25 years to protect the public and all stakeholders involved in the process of land conveyances and lease agreements. Licensed nationally, Westwood’s team of land surveyors can facilitate the ALTA survey process in an efficient manner.
To keep the stormwater facilities properly operating, most cities and watersheds require the land developer or owner to formally promise ongoing inspections and maintenance. Our stormwater professionals can help make sure your maintenance agreement is reasonable and that your facility is meeting standards and protecting the receiving waterbodies.
