From the (past) Prez:

Autumn greetings!!!

This is my first column as “Past Prez” of FHI. We are so pleased that our transition of both ownership and leadership has moved forward so smoothly. It is gratifying to see all our plans come to pass, particularly when we continue to hear that transition is fraught with pitfalls. >>>READ MORE

Renovating an Historic Bridge with a Very Unusual Name

While communicating with the public is a staple of most planning projects, public information and outreach during construction is a growing area of practice. The focus of public information during construction makes an important shift from inviting public input... >>>READ MORE

New Vision and Action Plan for Mohawk-Erie Corridor

The Mohawk-Erie region in upstate New York is experiencing change. This 400-mile corridor is an integral connection for trade and freight movements nationally. Directly serving Albany, Utica, Syracuse, Rochester, and Buffalo, the corridor continues east to Boston, southwest to Cleveland, and also accesses routes to Canada, New York City, and beyond.  >>>READ MORE

High Speed Field Work for High Speed Rail

"Although the mosquitoes were at times unrelenting and the days were long, the experience of seeing parts of the state that most people cannot legally see ... was well worth the effort."  >>>READ MORE

The Final Beam Is In!

The new Gateway Community College is soon to be a reality. Located in downtown New Haven, the new Gateway campus replaces an outgrown facility and better positions the GCC to achieve its vision and goals.   >>>READ MORE

Greater Connectivity in Norwalk

Some would consider the current economic crisis to be a major stumbling block to redevelopment plans. But Norwalk, CT is looking at the slowdown in development activity as a rare opportunity. While timely implementation of a Downtown development program is highly desirable...  >>>READ MORE

Staff Notes

Exhibiting at conferences, attending training sessions, buying homes, going on vacation and more...find out what FHI's staff have been up to for the past several months! >>>READ MORE