Wallace Roberts & Todd

December 2010

Paseo Verde, the new mixed-use project at Temple University transit station, is attracting more national attention, as noted recently in the Hidden City Philadelphia article in which the author compares it to New York's Via Verde ... "in fact, Paseo Verde has a leg up on Via Verde. Unlike the latter,…

Baldwin Hills Project Receives ASLA SoCal Quality of Life Award

WRT's Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook received a 2010 Quality of Life Honor Award from the ASLA Southern California chapter. This is the second award for the project, as it was given a 2009 Merit Award from the ASLA San Diego chapter.

Presentation: “Nature and Our Public Health” by Principal Ignacio Bunster-Ossa

The "Nature and Our Public Health" presentation by Principal Ignacio Bunster-Ossa, FASLA is now available in the Presentations section of our website.

Mami Hara Selected to Present at AAF Sustainable Cities Forum

Principal Mami Hara was one of a select group of sustainability professionals convened by the American Architectural Foundation (AAF) in Washington, DC to discuss the challenges of large urban infill developments.

WRT San Francisco’s New Office Open House a Festive Success!

On December 9th, WRT San Francisco held an open house for their new office space. The staff collaborated to create a unique invitation for the event, and also made a quirky behind-the-scenes video of the photo shoot they conducted to develop the invitation.

Antonio Fiol-Silva Selected as ULI Rose Center Faculty Member

Principal Antonio Fiol-Silva, FAIA has been selected by Urban Land Institute’s Rose Center for Public Leadership in Land Use to serve as one of eight Faculty members for the 2010-2011 class of Daniel Rose Fellows.

WRT TOD Project and Principals Featured in Special Report

WRT's unique Temple Station TOD project is featured in a Special Report by PlanPhilly. The report is an in-depth look at this transformative project, and includes videos that feature Principal Antonio Fiol-Silva.

Envision Lancaster County Wins EPA Overall Excellence Award

WRT is pleased to congratulate Lancaster County, PA for winning the US Environmental Protection Agency's 2009 Smart Growth Overall Excellence Award for Envision Lancaster County, the county's Comprehensive Plan and Implementation Program.

Rosenthal Interviewed in Copenhagen on Social Housing

This interview of Gil Rosenthal, FAIA, Principal at Wallace Roberts & Todd, was made in Copenhagen and broadcast nationally in Denmark where Mr. Rosenthal represented the United States in an international colloquium on the theme of social housing and architectural regeneration.

WRT to Prepare Two Comprehensive Plans in New York State

WRT is working with two New York State communities-the state capital of Albany and Chautauqua County--to prepare comprehensive plans.

WRT to Design 21st Century Town Square

WRT has been selected to lead the design of the 21st Century Town Square, a public and private venture in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania that aims to showcase the blast furnaces of the former Bethlehem Steel foundry as part of a unique cultural and entertainment campus.

UCSD Music Center Receives California Construction Award

The University of California, San Diego Conrad Prebys Music Center has been selected as the winner of the Best Higher Education/Research Facility in Southern California in 2009 by California Construction magazine.

November 2010

A North Philadelphia Community Serves as a Model for Sustainable Development

WRT, in association with Jonathan Rose Companies and Asociación de Puertorriqueños en Marcha (APM), was selected by the City of Philadelphia to develop a 1.9-acre brownfield site adjacent to a SEPTA Regional Rail corridor and its Temple University station.

Philadelphia Inquirer Feature: WRT's Germantown Academy Nature Preserve

An article in the Philadelphia Inquirer recently brought attention to the successful integration of Wissahickon Creek into Germantown Academy’s Fort Washington campus master plan, the blueprint of which was developed by WRT.

Richmond Canal Featured in LAF's Landscape Performance Series

The Landscape Architecture Foundation (LAF) recently added Richmond Canal Walk as one of their exemplary Case Study Briefs as part of their ongoing Landscape Performance Series (LPS), an online resource aimed at highlighting the value of sustainable landscape solutions with quantifiable environmental,…

Washington Avenue Loft District Named APA's Great Places in America: Streets

The American Planning Association (APA) recognized WRT’s Washington Avenue Loft District as one of Ten Great Places in America.

David Rouse Serving on APA’s Sustaining Places Task Force

Principal David Rouse is one of 11 members of the American Planning Association’s Sustaining Places Task Force, established earlier this year to address the use of the comprehensive plan as the leading policy document and tool to help communities of all sizes achieve sustainability.

Video: WRT and the St. Charles Parish Comprehensive Plan

WRT is currently leading the preparation of the Bridge to the Future 2030 Comprehensive Plan for St. Charles Parish in Louisiana. The parish recently released a video in which 2030 Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee members discuss the public participation and other aspects of creating the plan.

WRT Client for Ambitious TOD Project Featured in GreenSource Magazine

New York-based developer Jonathan Rose Companies, WRT's client for the widely-heralded Temple Station transit-oriented development in Philadelphia, was featured in the November/December 2010 issue of GreenSource Magazine.

Orchard Ridge Development Receives Second Award in a Year

WRT's Orchard Ridge development recently won the Excellence in Community Development Award, "in recognition of excellence in Design and Planning and Construction," from the Home Builders Association of Maryland's Land Development Council.

Principal Amy Carpenter Champions Significant Life Safety Code Changes

WRT Principal Amy Carpenter recently presented four proposals for changes to the 2012 National Fire Protection Association Life Safety Code as it pertains to Health Care occupancies. All four of these proposals were recently accepted by the NFPA Technical Committee.

David Rouse Plays Key Roles in Fall 2010 Planning Events

Principal David Rouse has had a busy fall season, participating in panels at two American Planning Association (APA) state conferences, serving as a trainer for the Planning the Urban Forest pilot workshop, and making a community economic development presentation in Amherst, NY.

Trinity River Project Receives Waterfront Center Award

The Dallas, Texas-based Trinity River Corridor project, for which WRT led the preparation of detailed design guidelines, was given a 2009 Honor Award from the Waterfront Center.

Richmond Civic Center Wins Two California Construction Awards

The newly-renovated, LEED Gold-rated Richmond (CA) Civic Center won two California Construction magazine Best of 2009 awards for Northern California.

October 2010

WRT-Led Chautauqua 20/20 Plan Receives APA Award

The American Planning Association (APA)-Upstate New York Section recently awarded the 2011 Planning Excellence Award for Comprehensive Planning to Chautauqua County's Comprehensive Plan: Chautauqua 20/20. WRT was the county’s primary consultant for the project. The Chautauqua 20/20 plan was recognized…

The Better Blocks Philly Project

BetterBlocksPhilly is a design demonstration project taking place during the 2011 DesignPhiladelphia week. Temporary traffic calming components and streetscape improvements will be installed to engage residents in the community-driven mission.

GreenPlan Philadelphia Wins a 2011 ASLA Professional Award

The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) announced GreenPlan Philadelphia has received an Honor Award in the category of Analysis and Planning. WRT was the lead planning consultant to the city of Philadelphia and developed an innovative approach to open space planning that goes well beyond…

Joe Healy Honored with Prestigious Carpenters’ Company Membership

WRT Managing Principal Joe Healy, AIA, LEED AP has been honored with membership into The Carpenters' Company of the City and County of Philadelphia, America's oldest existing trade guild. Joe joins a select group of prominent architects, building contractors, and structural engineers.

Karen Blanchard Receives 2010 AIA Young Architect Award

Karen Blanchard, AIA, LEED AP, an Associate at Wallace Roberts & Todd, was named this year’s recipient of AIA Philadelphia’s 2010 Young Architect Award. With over twelve years of experience, Karen has played a leading design role on numerous WRT projects.

Union County Comprehensive Plan Receives Daniel Burnham Award

Cultivating Community: A Plan for Union County’s Future was selected by the APA's Pennsylvania Chapter as the winner of the 2010 Daniel Burnham Award for a Comprehensive Plan. The plan was prepared with extensive public participation using the "values-driven" planning process pioneered by WRT.

Barbara Place Community Receives National Design Excellence Award

WRT’s Barbara Place Terrace in Jersey City, NJ received a 2010 Award of Excellence for Project Design from the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO). To date, the project has been recognized with a total of four awards at the local, state, and regional levels.

David Brower Center Wins USGBC Chapter Green Building Award

The David Brower Center in Berkeley, California received a Green Building Super Heroes Award from the Northern California chapter of the US Green Building Council (USGBC-NCC).

ULI Baltimore Celebrates Inner Harbor Heritage Award

The Baltimore chapter of the Urban Land Institute (ULI) honored the city's famed Inner Harbor at the chapter's inaugural WaveMaker Awards Ceremony.

Nando Micale Joins AAF Sustainable Cities Design Academy

Nando Micale, a WRT principal in the Urban Planning and Design group, was invited to be a part of the Sustainable Cities Design Academy (SCDA), created by the American Architecture Foundation (AAF) early in 2009.

Two Projects Win 2009 AIA Philadelphia Design Awards

At this year's annual AIA Philadelphia Design Awards ceremony, WRT was awarded two major citations, including a Silver Medal.

Planning for Sustainability: 2009 Pennsylvania APA Conference

David Rouse of WRT is leading a panel at the annual state planning conference addressing the question: How Can Pennsylvania's Communities Plan for a Sustainable Future? Other WRT presenters include Mami Hara (Infill Philadelphia: Food Access) and Robert Kerns (Zoning the Appalachian Trail: Implementing…

WRT Wins Three 2009 AIA Pennsylvania Design Awards

At the annual AIA Pennsylvania Architectural Excellence Awards ceremony in Harrisburg on September 22, 2009, WRT was awarded three 2009 AIA Pennsylvania Architectural Excellence citations, including one Honor Award.

WRT Receives Community Design Collaborative Gold Medal Award

The Philadelphia-based Community Design Collaborative awarded WRT a Gold Medal Firm Award "in recognition of many years of extraordinary dedication and service to strengthening neighborhoods through design." WRT is the first firm to be given the newly-created award.

Philadelphia's First Green-Designed Low-Income Housing Opens

At an emotional ceremony on Friday, September 11, 2009, new homeowners in Philadelphia's East Parkside neighborhood were given keys to the city's first low-income, green-designed homes at a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 42nd and Stiles streets.

September 2010

WRT to Update Virginia State Capitol Master Plan

WRT recently began work to update a long-range master plan for Virginia’s state capitol in Richmond. The firm prepared the master plan in 2005, and the update is intended to identify and incorporate changes that have occurred within the last five years.

WRT Working on Two Major City Park System Plans

WRT recently began work on two major city park system plans: a strategic plan for Cleveland Metroparks in Ohio and a parks implementation plan for downtown San Diego, California.

Urban Garden Emerges on Bryant Park

WRT's New York office is delighted to announce the successful installation of our living sculptures in the Urban Garden Room at One Bryant Park in New York City.

Preparing Land Use Plan in Arkansas

WRT has been selected by Pulaski County, Arkansas and the Central Arkansas Water Authority to lead the effort to prepare a land use plan and related development regulations to protect Lake Maumelle, the key water supply for the capital region of Little Rock.

Project Focus: Lake Merritt Park

WRT is engaged in the ongoing planning and detailed design of Lake Merritt Park in Oakland, California.

WRT on Team for Long Range Transportation Plan in Iowa

WRT was selected as part of a team to prepare a Long Range Transportation Plan for the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) in the region centered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Project Focus: Mariposa Park

WRT's design for Mariposa Park in San Francisco, California was unanimously approved and adopted by the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency (RDA).

August 2010

Philadelphia Live Arts Festival and Philly Fringe

WRT is working with the Philadelphia Live Arts Festival and Philly Fringe to transform the historic High Pressure Fire Service Building into a flagship venue.

Sacramento Urban Design Project Receives First Place APA Award

WRT's Central City Urban Design Guidelines for Sacramento, California received a first place award in the Best Practices category by the Sacramento Valley Section of the APA.

Blue Ball Diary Barn Awarded LEED Gold Rating

WRT's Blue Ball Dairy Barn project was given an LEED Gold rating by the US Green Building Council (USGBC). This exceeded the project's original goal of a LEED Silver rating.

Project Focus: Queens Plaza Breaks Ground

The long-anticipated transformation of Queens Plaza, the 100-year-old iconic gateway from Manhattan to Long Island City, officially broke ground on Monday, August 3, 2009.

ENR Names WRT 4th in Green Residential Projects

In its July 6, 2009 issue, the weekly construction industry magazine Engineering News-Record listed WRT as one of the top 100 green design firms in the nation. In addition, the magazine ranked WRT as 4th in green multi-unit residential projects based on revenue.

Roosevelt Manor Community Center Grand Opening in Camden

The Housing Authority of the City of Camden held an official grand opening of the Roosevelt Manor community center in July. Roosevelt Manor is the result of several years of work in Camden's Centerville neighborhood

Channel Islands Plan Receives APA Chapter Award of Merit

The Channel Islands Harbor Public Areas Plan and Design Guidelines received an Award of Merit for Focused Issue Planning from the California Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA).

Sacramento 2030 Plan Given APA Chapter Honor Award

The City of Sacramento 2030 General Plan was given the Honor Award for Comprehensive Planning, Large Jurisdiction by the California Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA). This year the plan also received an Honor Award from the Sacramento Valley Section of the APA.

Rebuilding Cities: Comprehensive Planning in India

India's urban planning scene is in transition. The colonial-era, state-mandated land use planning model has proven to be ineffective. In recent years, India's central government has dedicated substantial funds to mid-sized cities in order to improve urban services, infrastructure, and housing.

WRT Receives ASLA Chapter 2009 Merit Award

WRT has received a Merit Award from the Northern California Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) for the San Francisco State University Master Plan.

July 2010

21st Century Town Square Comes Alive

WRT is proud to be part of the exhilarating transformation that has been taking place at the location of the former Bethlehem Steel mill in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

NPS Selects WRT for Baltimore City National Heritage Area

The National Park Service selected WRT to prepare a management plan update for the Baltimore City National Heritage Area.

Ignacio F. Bunster-Ossa Elevated to FASLA

The American Society of Landscape Architects has elected WRT Principal Ignacio F. Bunster-Ossa to its Council of Fellows, in recognition of his long-standing leadership in and contributions to the practice of landscape architecture.

WRT Projects Receive Designing the Parks Awards

Two WRT projects received awards during the inaugural Designing the Parks awards program. The LEED Gold-rated Blue Ball Dairy Barn won an Honor Award for Preservation, and the Floyds Fork Greenway Master Plan won a Merit Award for a Master Plan.

Robert Kerns Makes Presentation at USGBC South Florida Panel

In June, the Government Education Committee of the Miami-Dade and the Keys Branch of the South Florida Chapter of the USGBC held a panel entitled "Local Government Implementation of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants." The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) program,…

WRT and David Rouse in the Environmental Business Journal

Principal David Rouse appeared in the April 2010 issue (Volume XXIII, Number 4) of the Environmental Business Journal, which focused on green planning. David was quoted in an article about WRT's approach to sustainability and planning entitled "For Wallace Roberts Todd, It's Less a Matter of Selling…

Project Focus: Mixed-Use Wanamaker School Project in Philadelphia

WRT, the architect for Brighter Hope, a partnership of the Goldenberg Group and Bright Hope Baptist Church, is designing a mixed-use project at the former John Wanamaker Middle School in Philadelphia.

Sinem Metin Presents at Urban Design Congress

WRT's Sinem Metin, an urban designer with the firm's Coral Gables office, was a presenter at the International 4th Urban Design Congress held on May 27 and 28, 2009 in Istanbul, Turkey.

WRT Selected to Develop Austin Comprehensive Plan

A consultant team led by WRT was selected by the city of Austin, Texas to assist in the development of a new comprehensive plan. It has been over 30 years since the city's last comprehensive plan was adopted, during which time Austin has undergone significant changes.

Sacramento 2030 Plan Given APA Section's Honor Award

The Sacramento Valley Section of the American Planning Association (APA) gave an Honor Award to the City of Sacramento 2030 General Plan. The award was in the category of Comprehensive Planning, Large Jurisdiction.

June 2010

Two WRT Projects Will Test Sustainable Landscape Rating System

The Sustainable Sites Initiative (SITES) has selected two WRT projects-the Germantown Academy Outdoor Education and Athletics Area Redevelopment and the Continental Bridge Redesign-as two of the first landscapes to participate in a program testing the nation's first rating system for green landscape…

LEED-ND Pilot Project Wins First Place APA San Diego Award

Quarry Falls, a proposed mixed-use development in San Diego's Mission Valley, won first place in the APA San Diego "Innovation in Green Community Planning" category, because of its participation in the US Green Building Council's (USGBC) LEED for Neighborhood Development (LEED-ND) pilot program, in…

Hunters View Receives LEED-ND Silver Rating

WRT's Hunters View project received a LEED-ND (Neighborhood Development) Silver rating from the US Green Building Council, joining the firm's ever-growing list of LEED certified work.

Housing Projects Win MARC NAHRO Outstanding Achievement Awards

The Barbara Place Terrace development in Jersey City, NJ and Garfield Court in Long Branch, NJ were recently awarded Outstanding Achievement Awards by the Middle Atlantic Regional Council of the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (MARC NAHRO).

WRT Selected for Temple Station TOD Project

The partnership of Asociacion de Puertorriquenos en Marcha (APM) and prominent New York developer Jonathan Rose Companies has selected WRT to provide architectural services for the Temple Station Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) project in Philadelphia, PA. APM is a Latino-based, non-profit organization…

Richmond Civic Center Wins AIA San Francisco Honor Award

The LEED Gold-rated Richmond (CA) Civic Center won the Honor Award in the Historic Preservation and Innovation in Rehabilitation category from the American Institute of Architects San Francisco Chapter's design competition.

WRT's Delaware River Trail Helps Philadelphians Achieve their Waterfront Vision

In May, a new 1/2-mile section of the Delaware River Trail, winding from the Pier 70 shopping center to Washington Avenue, was officially opened.

Two Projects Given New Jersey Future Smart Growth Awards

Two WRT projects, the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation headquarters and North Camden Waterfront Park Plan, were given New Jersey Smart Growth Awards from New Jersey Future, a statewide research and policy group.

Baltimore Inner Harbor Receives ULI Heritage Award

The Baltimore Inner Harbor was given a Heritage Award from the Urban Land Institute (ULI), as part of the non-profit organizations Awards for Excellence: The Americas competition.

David Brower Center and Oxford Plaza Win ABAG Award

The Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) gave WRT's David Brower Center and Oxford Plaza a 2009 "Building a Better Bay Area - Urban Design" award.

Project Focus: Cramer Hill Waterfront Plan

WRT was engaged by the Cooper's Ferry Development Association to create the Cramer Hill Waterfront Plan, funded by a grant from the William Penn Foundation.

May 2010

WRT at the 2011 National Planning Conference

WRT was pleased to play an active role in the American Planning Association's annual conference, held April 9-12 in Boston. On Saturday David Rouse was one of two trainers for APA's new Planning the Urban Forest workshop, which teaches planners how to integrate urban forest values, issues, and priorities…

WRT Wins Two AIA Pennsylvania Design Awards

AIA Pennsylvania has announced its 2011 Architectural Excellence Awards, granting WRT two awards for of its cultural and civic projects in the region. Karen Blanchard, AIA and Keiko Cramer, ASLA accepted the awards on WRT's behalf at a ceremony in the State Capitol Rotunda on April 12th. "We see these…

WRT to Develop Richmond Field Station Master Plan for UC Berkeley

WRT was selected by the University of California, Berkeley to develop a physical master plan for the Richmond Field Station, an academic and research facility located six miles northwest of the UC Berkeley Campus.

David Rouse to Help Foster Urban Forest Planning

WRT principal David Rouse is assisting the American Planning Association (APA) in the development of a training workshop that will instruct planners nationwide on the integration of urban forestry into current and long-range planning activities.

Overlook Park Wins 10,000 Friends 2010 Commonwealth Award

The 10,000 Friends of Pennsylvania selected the Overlook Park Neighborhood in Allentown for one of their 2010 Commonwealth Awards.

WRT Co-founder William Roberts on Plan for the Valleys

In this video, WRT co-founder William Roberts speaks about the award-winning Plan for the Valleys, one of the first projects produced by the firm in the 1960s.

New Orleans City Park Wins APA Hard-Won Victory Award

New Orleans' City Park has been awarded the American Planning Association's 2010 National Planning Achievement Award for a Hard-Won Victory, recognizing the extraordinary efforts of the city's residents to rebuild the historic park in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.

Video: Plan for the Valleys 2010 APA Landmark Award

The American Planning Association (APA) commissioned a film honoring its 2010 award recipients. Among the projects recognized in the film was WRT's groundbreaking 1963 Plan for the Valleys, which was given the APA's 2010 National Planning Landmark Award.

WRT Awarded National American Latino Museum Contract

WRT has been awarded a contract to work on the assessment of prominent sites in and around the National Mall in Washington, DC, in order to determine a suitable location for a potential new National Museum of the American Latino.

WRT to Prepare Energy Strategy for Biloxi, Mississippi

WRT is assisting the City of Biloxi, Mississippi to prepare a citywide Energy Efficiency and Conservation Strategy (EECS) within the requirements of the Department of Energy's Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) program.

WRT Receives a CNU 2009 Charter Award

The Congress for the New Urbanism recently announced that WRT's US House of Representatives Office Buildings Facilities Plan and Preliminary South Capitol Area Plan in Washington, DC was the recipient of a CNU Charter Award for 2009.

Antonio Fiol-Silva and Nando Micale Elevated to FAIA

The American Institute of Architects recently elevated two WRT principals to its prestigious College of Fellows—an honor awarded to AIA members who have made design contributions of national significance to the profession. These awards place Antonio Fiol-Silva and Nando Micale in the top 3% of all…

Channel Islands Plan Receives APA Chapter Award of Excellence

WRT's Channel Islands Harbor Public Areas Plan and Design Guidelines received the Planning Award of Excellence from the American Planning Association California Chapter's Central Coast Section.

Three WRT Projects Receive 2009 ASLA Honor Award

The Floyds Fork Greenway Master Plan, The Civic Vision for the Central Delaware, and the Trinity River Corridor Project Design Guidelines received the prestigious 2009 Honor Award from the American Society of Landscape Architects. The three projects won in the "Analysis and Planning" category.

April 2010

WRT Wins Two National Park Service Awards

From 69 entries submitted from more than 20 states and five countries, WRT was recognized for two projects, Blue Ball Diary Barn and Parklands of Floyds Fork.

APA's "Planning the Urban Forest" Workshop Launches

Green infrastructure is an essential element of a sustainable community, and its core is the urban forest. Learn what constitutes the urban forest, how to document and quantify its social, environmental, economic, and other benefits, and how to integrate all these concerns and priorities into all aspects…

We Have Quite the Hat Collection

To meet the increasingly complex challenges that face our communities, WRT planners fulfill many roles—figuratively wearing many “hats.” From top hat innovators to hard hat collaborators, we work closely with clients to understand which roles can best serve their particular needs.

WRT Neighborhood Revitalization Receives NJ Smart Growth Award

New Jersey Future, a member of Smart Growth America, selected WRT's Morris Canal/Lafayette Park Neighborhood in Jersey City for a statewide 2010 Smart Growth Award. The project received the award in the Creative Neighborhood Affordable Housing category.

21st Century Town Square in The Architect's Newspaper

WRT's 21st Century Town Square project in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania was featured in The Architect's Newspaper.

WRT at the 2010 APA Conference

WRT made a strong showing at the 2010 American Planning Association's annual convention, which took place in New Orleans from April 10 through 13.

Sustainable Comprehensive Plan: 2009 Nat'l Planning Conference

On April 26, David Rouse and Rob Kerns of WRT and Shawn McLaughlin, Union County, PA Planning Director, presented "The Sustainable Comprehensive Plan" at the American Planning Association's National Conference in Minneapolis.

March 2010

HUD Selects Two of WRT’s Choice Neighborhoods Plans

WRT will be leading neighborhoods planning efforts in Jersey City and Kansas City, as part of the White House's Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative. On March 18th HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan announce the first Choice…

New River Region Receives HUD Sustainable Communities Grant

WRT is pleased to have advised the New River Valley, VA Region in the preparation of a successful, $1 million Category 1 grant application.

David Brower Center Wins Best New Green Building Award

The David Brower Center in Berkeley, California received the Best New Green Building award from the San Francisco Business Times. This is the third award bestowed upon the project in the last year.

February 2010

Project Update: DART Light Rail Green Line Opened

Just over four years after breaking ground, the 28-mile, 20-station, $1.8 billion Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Green Line was completed in December 2010. It was the longest single-day opening of electric light rail in the United States since 1990.

Karen Blanchard Selected as Rotch Finalist

WRT Associate Karen Blanchard, AIA, LEED AP has been selected as a finalist for the prestigious Rotch Travelling Scholarship. The scholarship was established in 1883 to advance architectural education through foreign study and travel.

WRT Transportation Plan for Portsmouth, VA Unanimously Adopted

The Portsmouth City Council unanimously adopted a ground-breaking Master Transportation Plan (MTP) prepared by WRT as lead consultant. The firm previously developed the city's Destination Portsmouth Comprehensive Plan, several sub-area plans, and other projects to implement the Comprehensive Plan.

WRT Smart Growth Work Featured at Seattle Conference

WRT's work on the Sustainable Communities Initiative with EPA New England and the Hartford Capitol Region Council of Governments was presented on Friday February 5, 2010 at the 9th Annual New Partners for Smart Growth Conference in Seattle.

Upper Broadway Specific Plan - Oakland, CA

The City of Oakland has selected WRT to prepare a vision and redevelopment strategy for transforming a section of the Broadway corridor just north of the Downtown into new mixed use neighborhood and regional retail destination

January 2010

St. Charles Parish 2030 Comprehensive Plan Receives 2012 Excellence Award

The Louisiana Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA) has selected WRT's St. Charles Parish 2030 Comprehensive Plan as the recipient of the 2012 Excellence Award for a Plan

Fiol-Silva Appointed to ULI National Advisory Board

Antonio Fiol-Silva, FAIA was recently appointed to the National Advisory Board for the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Daniel Rose Center for Public Leadership in Land Use.

C. Williams Brooks Receives 2012 Wintergreen Award for Excellence

WRT's C. Williams Brooks Building has received a Wintergreen Award for Excellence in Green Building from the US Green Building Council, Maryland Chapter.

WRT at the New Green Economy Conference

David Rouse of WRT and Storm Cunningham, CEO of the Resolution Fund, LLC in Washington, made a presentation at the New Green Economy Conference in DC.

WRT Wins Two National AIA Awards

WRT has been selected as the recipient of two 2010 Institute Honor Awards from The American Institute of Architects for Regional and Urban Design, for the U.S. House Office Buildings Facilities Plan and Preliminary South Capitol Area Plan and for A Civic Vision for the Central Delaware…

Plan for the Valleys Wins APA Planning Landmark Award

The American Planning Association selected the Plan for the Valleys as the recipient of its 2010 National Planning Excellence Award for a Planning Landmark.

WRT Receives Three San Diego ASLA Design Awards

Three WRT projects--Otay Valley Regional Park Trails, Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook, and Quarry Falls--received Merit Awards from the San Diego chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects. The awards were given as part of the chapter's 2009 Design Awards program.

City of Biloxi Adopts WRT Comprehensive Plan

The city of Biloxi, Mississippi recently adopted WRT's comprehensive plan for the city. The adoption was made by unanimous decision by the city government.

North Camden Waterfront and Trenton Capitol Park Master Plans Receive NJASLA Honor Awards

WRT received the Honor Award from the New Jersey Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects (NJASLA) for the North Camden Waterfront Plan and the New Jersey Capital Park Master Plan.

Dr. David A. Wallace, FAIA Receives Planning Pioneer Awards

WRT co-founder David A. Wallace received the National Planning Pioneer 2009 award from the American Planning Association. The award will be presented at the APA's national conference in Minneapolis in April. Dr. Wallace also received the National Historic Planning Pioneers award from the PA Chapter…

Mami Hara Joins AAF Sustainable Cities Design Academy

Mami Hara, a WRT Principal in the Planning and Urban Design group, has been invited to be a part of the Sustainable Cities Design Academy (SCDA), created by the American Architecture Foundation (AAF).

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