Author Archives: Affinis Corp
Affinis Named a “Best Firm to Work For”
Posted on Wednesday, August 12th, 2020 by Affinis CorpIn Firm News, tagged in
We are excited to announce Affinis has been named a “Best Firm to Work For” by the Zweig Group. This is the 12th time we have been recognized with this honor. This year, we came in at number eight in the 1-49 employee category. The “Best Firm to Work For” award honors the creation of […]
AEC Internship Partnership Key Takeaways
Posted on Wednesday, August 5th, 2020 by Affinis CorpIn Firm News, tagged in
This year, our two returning interns participated in the 2020 AEC Internship Partnership. Organized by BHC Rhodes, it was created to offer participants exposure to the project life cycle, partner relationships, and disciplines outside of their course of study. Our firm worked with the City of Blue Springs, Missouri; Hollis + Miller Architects; and Kissick […]
Olathe Improves Capacity on 159th Street with Redesigned Intersection
Posted on Wednesday, July 29th, 2020 by Affinis CorpIn Traffic, tagged in
The City of Olathe, Kansas was facing capacity issues at the 159th Street and Blackbob intersection. The four-way stop was busy during typical peak hours and was even worse on weekends due to youth sports events in the area. Traffic was slow, and a new design was needed to increase flow and improve safety. Affinis […]
City of Merriam Boosts Safety for Residents with 67th Street Improvements
Posted on Wednesday, July 22nd, 2020 by Affinis CorpIn Roadway, tagged in
The pavement on 67th Street between Antioch and the Shawnee/Merriam border was in poor condition. The City of Merriam knew it needed to be repaired and saw an opportunity to increase safety for all users. To achieve their goals, they used a number of design strategies, including providing better access to local trails and businesses, […]
Roe Avenue Improvements Form Final Connection in Multi-Year Program
Posted on Wednesday, July 8th, 2020 by Affinis CorpIn Roadway, tagged in
Prairie Village’s CARS program focuses on the rehabilitation of collector and arterial streets. For the last several years, we’ve worked together to improve segments of Roe Ave as part of this effort. For the 2019 project, the city decided to update the area between 63rd and 75th Streets. This aging stretch of roadway is adjacent […]
A Comprehensive Guide to Stormwater BMPs
Posted on Wednesday, June 24th, 2020 by Affinis CorpIn Stormwater, tagged in
Stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs) offer a number of environmental benefits to overall water quality. They can remove pollutants, reduce runoff volumes, and increase biological diversity through the use of native plantings that attract wildlife. A great tool for moving communities forward, we’ve outlined a variety of BMPs, how they work, and keys to their […]
New Data Sources Change Traffic Design and Community Planning
Posted on Wednesday, June 17th, 2020 by Affinis CorpIn Traffic, tagged in Tags: data driven design
For years, traffic engineers and communities have relied on the same resources and methods to project and accurately count traffic. With more data readily available, they now have a range of alternatives, each using its own unique approach. I recently met with Replica, a Kansas City based company whose software strives to help individuals understand […]
USACE Restores Ecosystem in Parkville, Missouri
Posted on Wednesday, June 10th, 2020 by Affinis CorpIn Federal Services, tagged in Tags: ecosystem restoration
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is in the process of restoring wetland and riparian habitats in a 130-acres site in the Missouri River floodplain in Parkville, Missouri. The restoration effort is aimed at increasing native plant and animal diversity by adding native plantings to two existing wetland areas and grading and shaping one […]
USACE to Develop New Levee Guidance
Posted on Wednesday, May 20th, 2020 by Affinis CorpIn Federal Services, tagged in
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is in the process of developing an Engineer Circular (EC), EC 1165-2-218. An agency document, it outlines policies and procedures for the Corp’s Levee Safety Program. The guidance consolidates and formalizes the principles, policies, and key processes used. The proposed EC will be divided into four volumes: Levee […]
Affinis Co-Worker Shares Insight into Environmental Permitting
Posted on Wednesday, May 13th, 2020 by Affinis CorpIn Federal Services, tagged in Tags: environmental permitting, permitting, regulations
Securing permits for projects can often be a challenge. In this interview Linda Rottinghaus, PE, ENV SP, Principal at Affinis, discusses environmental permitting. She shares her keys to success, a tested approach, and how requirements have changed. When it comes to permitting what are some common roadblocks clients encounter? Over the years, I have found […]