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Fisher’s Planning and Landscape Architecture Teams were recently in Huntersville, NC leading the Maxwell Avenue Woonerf Charrette. We facilitated a dynamic three-day public design workshop, including site tours, an interactive session, and a tactical urbanism demonstration. The north end of Maxwell Avenue was transformed with painted pavement to showcase a future “woonerf” -- pronounced “voon -erf” -- a shared street concept, Dutch for “living street”, that prioritizes pedestrians and cyclists while allowing slow-moving vehicles. With community input in hand, our team is now developing a Schematic Design Report that will offer strategies for turning Maxwell Avenue into a thriving woonerf over the short, medium, and long term. We’re excited to see this transformation come to life! At Fisher Associates, we believe in people-centric, sustainable design that fosters community prosperity and resilience. Our planning services help lay the foundation for impactful public and private sector projects.  Let’s work together to create spaces that inspire! #UrbanPlanning #Woonerf #CommunityDesign #SmartGrowth #SustainableDevelopment #TacticalUrbanism #FisherAssociates 

🎃 Happy Halloween from the Fisher Family! 🎃 Our Fun Committee has been making this Halloween season special with a series of spook-tacular events for our team! We kicked things off with a virtual Halloween and fall trivia contest, challenging our employees’ spooky knowledge, and continued the fun with pumpkin decorating, filling our offices with festive creations. The Halloween excitement didn’t stop there! We also held a costume contest that brought out some incredible costumes. And our pumpkin carving contest gave our team members the chance to showcase their carving skills. To top it all off, we enjoyed cider and donuts for a sweet end to the celebrations. A big thank you to everyone who participated, and a special shout-out to our Fun Committee! Interested in joining a team that values both hard work and fun? At Fisher Associates, we believe in creating a positive, engaging environment for our employees. Check out our careers page and see how you can be a part of our culture! https://lnkd.in/g-ugq9c #HalloweenFun #TeamSpirit #PumpkinDecorating #CostumeContest #FisherAssociates #GreatPlaceToWork #JoinOurTeam #Hiring

It's Bat Week! As we celebrate these vital creatures, we're also sharing important updates on regulatory changes affecting the Northern Long-Eared Bat (NLEB) and Tricolored Bat (TCB). With the USFWS's recent final rule reclassifying the NLEB as endangered and listing the TCB as endangered under the ESA, it’s crucial for stakeholders to stay informed on compliance requirements. Fisher Associates is here to help you navigate these changes and ensure your projects remain compliant. If you have questions or need assistance, reach out to @Brook Bertig-Coll today. Let's work together to protect these species and support your projects! Follow the link to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gqYmQ8Fz #HappyBatWeek #EndangeredSpecies 

Several members of our Landscape Architecture Studio recently joined the NY Upstate ASLA 2024 Walk & Talk Series: Roots in Motion, with a visit to the beautiful South Hill Cider orchard in Ithaca, NY. The tour provided a unique opportunity to connect with fellow landscape architects and explore how thoughtful design, cultivation, and land stewardship impact both the flavor of hard cider and the overall visitor experience. Nestled beside the Thayer Nature Preserve and the Finger Lakes Trail, this organic orchard thrives as part of a diverse and sustainable ecosystem. The event concluded with a social hour featuring South Hill Cider and charcuterie. Shoutout to James Fruechtl, RLA (NY Upstate ASLA Southern Section Chair) for coordinating the event! #FisherAssociatesLandscapeArchitecture

On October 5th, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection published the final Erosion and Sediment Control General Permit-4 (ESCGP-4) for Earth Disturbance Associated with Oil and Gas Exploration, Producing, Processing or Treatment Operations or Transmission Facilities; this replaces the ESCGP-3, which will no longer be accepted. This permit is critical for oil and gas projects which involve five or more acres of earth disturbance. Issued under Pennsylvania’s Clean Streams Law, it establishes regulatory requirements to manage erosion, sedimentation, and stormwater during the life of a project. Navigating this process can be complex, but Fisher Associates is here to provide expert support. For more information, read more and connect with Brook Bertig-Coll, Fisher's Director of Environmental: https://lnkd.in/gXm5-i2H. #FisherAssociatesEnvironmental #FisherAssociatesEnergy #Permitting 

As we continue to celebrate 40 years of excellence at Fisher Associates, we’re excited to highlight our work on the Penn Yan Bike-Ped Connections project. This project underscores our commitment to enhancing community connectivity and safety, creating improvements that elevate the quality of life for residents and visitors alike. In honor of Pedestrian Safety Month this October, we emphasize the importance of building safe, accessible infrastructure to support secure, pedestrian-friendly environments. Penn Yan was experiencing increased demand for pedestrian and bike connectivity between downtown and Keuka Lake. The Keuka Outlet Trail, a vital link between these areas, had been hampered by deteriorating infrastructure, including two key bridges. Our team replaced the first 175-foot pedestrian bridge, improving safety and access with a 10-foot-wide ADA-compliant walkway. The second 108-foot bridge now connects Water Street with the trail, restoring key pedestrian access points. Throughout the project, we addressed environmental challenges and managed potential impacts on the outlet’s ecosystem. In addition to the new bridges, we extended the trail and added new sidewalks, enhancing community linkages and contributing to the area’s environmental and flood resilience. This project not only restored crucial connections but also highlights our growth into a multi-disciplinary firm offering solutions across transportation, structural, and environmental services. Here’s to 40 years of growth, innovation, and serving our communities with pride! #PennYan #BikePedConnections #40YearsOfFisher #FisherAssociates #40YearsOfService #40YearAnniversary

At Fisher, we embody our Core Values each and every day. They are not simply words on the wall, but living principles that guide our daily interactions. Our Big Fish Award recognizes employees who consistently exemplify these guiding company principles in executing their daily work, creating powerful experiences internally among their colleagues and externally for our clients. Nominated by their peers, Fisher employees are selected quarterly for this award.  For the third quarter, we recognized employees who exemplify our Core Value of Own Our Results. This value reflects taking full responsibility for the outcomes of our work, the experiences we create for our clients, and the environment we foster within the firm. Whether in direct contact with clients or working behind the scenes, these individuals understand that their efforts—and the collective efforts of their team—directly contribute to the success of our firm. They set the standard for creating great experiences for themselves and others. We are proud to announce the third-quarter recipients of the Big Fish Award: Rhonda Hares, Carolina Castro, EIT, James Fruechtl, and John Galeotafiore. Join us in congratulating our “Big Fish” on this well-deserved honor!’    #FisherFamily #BigFishAward #FisherAssociates 

This past weekend, a group of employees from our Rochester office, along with their family members, volunteered to make beds for Sleep in Heavenly Peace. During our two-hour shift, we helped build over 60 beds for children in need of a comfortable place to sleep.    A huge shoutout to our amazing volunteers: Jorge De La Fuente, Dana White, PE (Ben Wolfing), Michael Bogardus, L.S. (Amy Bogardus), Christina Ajavananda (JR Ajavananda), Roseann (Bills) Schmid, P.E. (Tim Schmid), and Sherry Rettew, SPHR (Kent Davis).    We had a fantastic time working together for a great cause and look forward to hosting more volunteer opportunities like this as part of our Community Impact Committee initiatives.     #FisherAssociates #CommunityImpact #GivingBack #SleepInHeavenlyPeace #Volunteering

Congratulations to Emily Smith, PE, our Vice President and Director of Transportation, on being selected to serve on the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) National Business Resources & Education Committee! This committee plays a vital role in shaping educational programs for the engineering industry, and Emily’s involvement will help advance ACEC’s initiatives, including professional licensure, leadership programs, and young professional development. We are proud of Emily’s dedication to driving education and business excellence in our field. Well deserved!    #Leadership #EngineeringExcellence #ACEC #ProfessionalDevelopment #Congratulations 

🌟 Planner Spotlight: Simon Donkoh 🌟 Our third highlight for National Community Planning Month is Simon Donkoh, a Planner I based in our Rochester, NY office. Simon recently earned his Master of Community Planning from the University of Cincinnati and holds a BS in Development Planning from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, Ghana. Before joining Fisher, Simon contributed to urban redevelopment projects, infrastructure improvements, and affordable housing initiatives. His efforts in fostering public and private partnerships to support local businesses and enhance community development speak to his commitment to creating sustainable, vibrant communities. At Fisher, Simon’s expertise in urban planning, public outreach, comprehensive planning, grant writing, and placemaking ensures that every project he touches is designed with community well-being in mind.  Simon shared his passion for urban planning, saying: "I’m passionate about engaging with communities to understand their needs. It’s rewarding to see plans shaped by community input come to life and make a tangible difference. There’s a real sense of joy in being part of shaping places that improve lives, making cities more inclusive, sustainable, and livable for future generations." #CommunityPlanningMonth #PlannerSpotlight #FisherAssociatesPlanning #UrbanPlanning