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A Foundation for Future Improvements
History is often an exercise in studying documentation to understand
how events or actions transpired in the past. The biggest challenge occurs
where documentation is missing, incomplete and/or illegible. If you have
a large historic site and you know that your long term goal is to expand the
exhibits and interpretive facilities but you donšt have a complete picture of
the site the next step is turn to a survey company. Ward Edwards
was selected to perform a comprehensive database survey of the
Coastal Heritage Society’s
(CHS) facilities and adjoining properties that will serve as the
basis for design of future improvements and exhibits. Our surveying
crews are busy this summer on several CHS sites. The overall project consists
of five sites which include several well known CHS properties such as the Roundhouse
Railroad Museum, the Visitor’s Center and Battlefield Park as well as several
lesser know sites which will be utilized in the future as part of CHS plans to
expand their historic railroad interpretive exhibits over the next 20 years. The
survey efforts are expected to be completed by the end of the summer.
Such a comprehensive project requires locating by survey all visible above ground features such as buildings, railroad tracks, historic structures, bridges, topography and trees as well as features below the ground including historic drainage structures and underground utilities.
All of the survey information will be referenced using the Georgia State Plane Coordinates system which will allow CHS personnel and others to identify the features using GPS. It will also allow the CHS to efficiently plan and design future projects as well as update their database as improvements are made.
Governor's Land Use Conference
In March, Allen Ward attended the Governor’s Land Use Conference in
The conference was led by world-renowned land planner and leader of the "New Urbanism" movement, Andres Duany.
He and other speakers expressed their concern as to what is happening to eastern coastal states like
When asked what he took away from the conference, Allen said, "I found that the Governor's office and other executive leaders like Charleston Mayor Joe Riley agree on the need for creativity, cooperation, and leadership to take full advantage and avoid the pitfalls of the rapid change facing our state." He continued by adding, "I did not come away with a charge to change direction in any significant way. Ward Edwards' clients, friends, and associates should be reassured of the direction we are headed together."
NEW Stormwater Ordinance
The Town of
These changes will result in higher soft costs for developers as a result of increased design complexity and monitoring. In addition, stormwater facilities will likely use a higher percentage of the property acreage (leaving less developable acreage) than prior ordinances required. It will become imperative to consider stormwater systems during the land planning process to properly incorporate best management practices and infiltration considerations. For more information, please contact marketing@wardedwards.com .
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Ward Edwards
Announces
Healthy
Community
Grant Program
Ward Edwards will invest up to $10,000 in projects that promote or improve environmental sustainability in coastal
The Healthy Community Grant is a competitive program funded by Ward Edwards to encourage creative solutions for existing environmental problems, plant seeds for innovation in stewardship, and recognize tangible efforts that lead to long-term sustainable benefits. The Grant Program will achieve this through identifying and funding projects that encourage stewardship of resources with a particular benefit to the environment, provide environmental education or promote principles of sustainable design.
As a civil engineering and surveying firm, Ward Edwards' mission is to add value to real estate by helping create communities that work. "One of our core beliefs is that people are accountable for stewardship of the earth," states Allen Ward, President. "Adding value to real estate while practicing good stewardship requires the creativity and leadership of talented people. Therefore, to be successful, we need to hire the best people and work for the best clients."
Environmental Award Winner
The Art Market at Historic
Honey Horn
is an annual juried fine art and craft show. Every year, Ward Edwards sponsors the Environmental Award which is given to the artist who makes the best use of natural elements in his or her artwork. The 2007 recipient is Phillip Simmons, a 3-D mixed media artist from Greenville.
This is the second time that Phillip has received this award. As he did in 2005, he will donate a portion of his $500 winnings to adopt a sea turtle in the name of Ward Edwards. Phillip turns found driftwood into creatures such as fish, birds or dragons. He likes to leave the driftwood just as found, doing little or no carving. He says nature creates the pieces, he just gives them personality.
Ward Edwards is
growing! We are
currently looking to fill
a number of positions,
including Civil PEs in
Bluffton and
more, visit our
website .
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