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City of Lenexa Maximizes Budget with Stormwater Study
Posted on Tuesday, December 10th, 2024 by Affinis CorpIn Stormwater, tagged in
Corrugated metal pipes (CMP) at 89th Terr. and Lackman were failing. The City of Lenexa, Kansas was looking for an effective solution to protect local roadways and yards and maximize tax dollars. They hired our stormwater team to conduct a preliminary engineering study (PES) for the first phase of this project. The project site is […]
Brush Creek Improvements Protect Prairie Village Homes
Posted on Tuesday, November 12th, 2024 by Affinis CorpIn Roadway, Stormwater, tagged in
During heavy rain events, Brush Creek, which runs parallel to Mission Road in Prairie Village, would significantly overtop the roadway. Homes in the area were also impacted by the flooding. The City was looking for a solution that would protect residents without affecting a neighboring community downstream, the City of Mission Hills, Kansas. Our team […]
Revitalizing Route 7: Ensuring Smooth Travels in Blue Springs with Expert Oversight and Strategic Coordination
Posted on Tuesday, October 29th, 2024 by Affinis CorpIn Our Communities, tagged in
Route 7, from Pink Hill Rd. to Victor Dr., in Blue Springs, Missouri was deteriorating. To maintain their standard, the Missouri Department of Transportation’s Lee’s Summit Office (MoDOT) wanted to resurface this 3.32 miles of roadway. They selected our construction engineering team to oversee the project. For this effort, we supervised the full-depth patching of […]
Navigating Economic Trends: Key Insights from Dr. Kuehl at the Affinis Industry Summit
Posted on Tuesday, October 15th, 2024 by Affinis CorpIn Firm News, tagged in
Several weeks ago, we hosted our eighth Industry Summit, welcoming back Chris Kuehl, PhD, Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Armada Corporate Intelligence. He gave an overview of the economy offering insights on everything from interest rates to the workforce. In this article, we share his key findings on the economy, election, workforce, and industries. But, […]
City of Olathe Supports Local Economy with Infrastructure Improvements
Posted on Tuesday, September 17th, 2024 by Affinis CorpIn Roadway, tagged in
Located between K-7 and Old 56, South Hamilton Circle is a busy, industrial area. With lots of truck traffic, the roadway was in poor condition. To support area businesses, the City of Olathe wanted to improve the infrastructure here. The City had recently invested in a nearby police station. They had also upgraded Enterprise Road, […]
Aging Leawood Neighborhood Poses Unique Design Challenges
Posted on Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024 by Affinis CorpIn Roadway, tagged in
To maintain a high quality of life, the City of Leawood continually reinvests in their infrastructure as part of their Residential Street Reconstruction Program. Each year, they select a set of streets that are most in need. The 2023 project site spans three locations: 97th Place between Mission and Ensley, Ensley Lane North from 91st […]
New Stormwater Improvements Protect Harry S. Truman Farm Home
Posted on Tuesday, August 20th, 2024 by Affinis CorpIn Stormwater, tagged in
The historic farm home of Harry S. Truman had significant foundation issues, including water infiltration and settlement/movement. The National Park Service needed to remove and replace the majority of it, while preserving the site. This posed a unique design challenge. STRATA Architecture + Preservation was selected to lead the effort. They chose our firm to […]
City of Overland Park Achieves Vision for Metcalf Avenue
Posted on Wednesday, July 31st, 2024 by Affinis CorpIn Roadway, tagged in
The City of Overland Park, Kansas wanted to upgrade Metcalf Avenue to a traditional arterial with curb, gutter, and medians, as part of their “Vision Metcalf” plan. Between 91st to 99th Street, the corridor had open drainage ditches and an aging roadway, not in keeping with their goals for the area’s appearance. They selected our […]
City of Shawnee Protects Residential Intersection with Drainage Improvements
Posted on Tuesday, July 23rd, 2024 by Affinis CorpIn Stormwater, tagged in
An aging corrugated metal pipe (CMP) located under 71st and Midland, a major residential intersection, needed to be replaced. The City of Shawnee, Kansas knew the current solution was failing. They were looking for a partner who could help them find the best path forward. Our stormwater group began the project by conducting a hydraulic […]
City of Lake Waukomis Supports Homeowners with Dam Repair
Posted on Tuesday, June 25th, 2024 by Affinis CorpIn Structural, tagged in
The water levels at Lake Waukomis were dropping due to dam seepage. As a result, area homeowners couldn’t access their boats from the dock. The City of Lake Waukomis, MO knew they needed to address the issue to support residents. They selected our team for the Lake Waukomis West Dam Abutment Grouting project. We began […]