SHARED SPACES: WHERE THE STREETS HAVE NO RULES
Can removing traffic lights, signs, curbs, crosswalk striping and lane marking from roads make them safer and more efficient for all users?
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GET TO KNOW YOUR CONTRACTOR
You’ve produced a sound set of engineering drawings and obtained all your permits. Now, the project is off your plate in construction...
USING GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS) IN ENGINEERING
Anyone who has used the GPS mapping application on their phone or computer is familiar with Geographic Information Systems (GIS), even if...
INTRODUCTION TO CORRIDOR MODELING USING AUTOCAD CIVIL3D
Roads are an integral part of our everyday life. According to a survey from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, American drivers spend...
WHY SHOULD FEDERAL FUNDS BE ALLOCATED TO EXTEND BROADBAND INFRASTRUCTURE INTO RURAL AREAS?
“Why should federal funds be allocated to extend broadband infrastructure into rural areas where it doesn’t make any business sense?” I...
WHY WE ARE OPTIMISTIC ABOUT THE FUTURE OF ENGINEERING
As of recent years, several studies have shown that pre-college teens have a relatively low interest in STEM related careers. Another...
TYPES OF CELL TOWERS
The giants in the sky, known as cell towers, are essential to our day-to-day communications. Without them we would have zero...
WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DETENTION AND RETENTION?
You may remember reading our blog post in April about stormwater systems, which described the benefit of rain gardens to slow stormwater...
HOW ARE SPEED LIMITS DETERMINED FOR OUR ROADS AND STREETS?
Historically, traffic engineers have used the 85th Percentile Rule method to establish the speed limits posted on our roads and streets;...
TIME, COST, AND QUALITY: LESSONS LEARNED IN BROADBAND ENGINEERING
I stumbled into broadband engineering after a few retail and entertainment industry jobs didn’t work out. My college degree is in audio...
WHAT IS A FLOODWAY?
In the practice of land development, it isn’t uncommon to encounter sites that are partially covered by a mapped 100-Year FEMA...
THE BROADBAND SOLUTION – MUNICIPAL NETWORKS
I recently attended the Georgia Municipal Association 2021 Summit in Savannah. I was surprised to discover that I was one of the very few...
BROADBAND FUNDING IS BECOMING MORE AVAILABLE, NOW WHAT?
The “Unbundling” of the Network Owner, Network Operator, and Service Providers We predict you will see more and more community broadband...
WHAT TOOLS OR GADGETS OUR EMPLOYEES CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT?
Have you ever thought about the tools or gadgets you use every day that make your job easier to do, and what you would do if you didn’t...
WHY IS REFORESTATION IMPORTANT FOR THE ENVIRONMENT?
Every year as our nation continues to grow and expand into rural areas, we clear our forests to make way for new homes, businesses, and...
PROJECT HIGHLIGHT: JONESBORO CITY CENTER
The City of Jonesboro, Georgia envisioned developing an area adjacent to Lee Park in which municipal offices and public actives could be...
DESIGNS THAT INSPIRE US
The environmentally-friendly repurposing trend has been inspirational for our Greenspace Team. Lately they have gravitated towards...
PROJECT HIGHLIGHT: NORTHLINE – LEANDER’S NEW DOWNTOWN DISTRICT
Northline is Leander, Texas’ new 115-acre downtown district – a unique destination where contemporary design meets the character and...
5G IS GREAT BUT CAN IT REPLACE FIBER?
With the announcement of 5G wireless home routers, a lot of customers want to jump at the idea of cutting the cord from their monthly...
THE BEST ADVICE OUR TEAM MEMBERS EVER RECEIVED
Have you ever been given a piece of advice that was so impactful it stuck with you a long time? Great advice should lift you to a higher...
WHY “SMART” CITIES NEED BROADBAND MASTER PLANS
The term “smart city” typically refers to any community that utilizes broadband to access technologies that optimize operational...
PROJECT HIGHLIGHT: SENSORY + ADA TREEHOUSE DESIGN
Foresite Group has a strong background in accessible, ADA-compliant design. From development of retail establishments and active and...
THE BENEFITS OF USING INTERNAL CAPTURE RATES FOR DOWNTOWN AREAS
Traffic engineers use trip generation analysis to determine the traffic impact new developments will have on the existing road network. ...
THE VALUE OF BIM COLLABORATION THROUGH CLASH DETECTION
Over the past decade, Building Information Modeling (BIM) has almost entirely replaced the conventional 2D drawing method in large scale...
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