Author Archives: Affinis Corp
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 […]
Affinis Clients Recognized with Awards
Posted on Wednesday, April 29th, 2020 by Affinis CorpIn Firm News, Our Communities, tagged in
We are excited to share three clients have received awards for projects on which we partnered with one another. That list includes the City of Overland Park, Kansas; City of Edgerton, Kansas; and the Johnson County Park and Recreation Department (JCPRD). Learn more about each honor and how they helped move communities forward below. The […]
City of Overland Park Reduces Flooding for Local Neighborhood with Storm Sewer Repairs
Posted on Wednesday, April 22nd, 2020 by Affinis CorpIn Stormwater, tagged in Tags: city of overland park, rcb, stormwater
The City of Overland Park, Kansas wanted to address street and structure flooding issues and upgrade infrastructure in one of its residential neighborhoods. The Walmer Street Major Storm Sewer Repair (MSSR) project was designed to achieve these goals while minimizing impacts to homeowners. A part of the city’s CMP replacement program, our team was responsible […]
Baffle Chute Design Protects Resident and County Infrastructure
Posted on Wednesday, April 15th, 2020 by Affinis CorpIn Stormwater, tagged in Tags: baffle chute, stormwater
Leavenworth County, Kansas wanted to add value to their community by upgrading one of their rural, gravel roads. Together, we smoothed out the road’s profile, making it less hilly and improved it to an asphalt surface. Along with designing these elements, the Affinis team was tasked with improving the stormwater conditions. The road crossed a […]