Site Design Concepts, Inc.

Last Thursday marked a momentous achievement in the City of York, as Phase 1 of the Northwest Triangle Redevelopment Project kicked off with a groundbreaking ceremony. The Northwest Triangle has commonly been referred to as a 7.9-acre site in the heart of the Central Business District which was formerly home to various different industries over the last 150 years. For the past three decades, the City of York and its partners have made great strives to see the Site redeveloped, including remediation of environmental contamination, and several planning efforts focused on expanding the Central Business District and providing more housing. Phase 1 of the Project, now known as Heritage Crossings, will include 139 apartment units with 20,000 S.F. of commercial and retail space with the goal of creating a live-work community. Congratulations to all members of the development team, including Statewide Partners, Members 1st Federal Credit Union, the City of York Redevelopment Authority, the City of York, and the Redevelopment Authority of the County of York, for getting this Project finally approved. Also, thank you to our partners at Bernardon, MDS Engineering, and C.S. Davidson, Inc. for your collaboration throughout the design and planning process.

Yesterday, we participated in the ASCE Career Fair at Penn State University, where we engaged with students pursuing careers in civil engineering and land development. We were impressed by the number of talented and enthusiastic future professionals and look forward to returning next year! #civilengineering #PSU

Last evening, SDC attended VeloCity hosted by the Lancaster City Alliance at Tellus360. We enjoyed the cocktail competition, fashion show, and great food from some of the City’s best restaurants! #VeloCity #LancasterCityAlliance #Tellus360 #SDC #CoreDesignGroup #GreenfieldArchitects

Are you interested in aerial surveying? Fall is upon us, the leaves are dropping, and it’s the perfect time to consider engaging with an aerial mapping or surveying firm. Commercial drones allow us to evaluate large areas of land to deliver highly detailed imagery, data, and mapping. Compared to traditional survey methods, drone services can improve the efficiency of surveys and inspections, which reduces the amount of time and money for Clients. Whether it’s aerial topographic surveys, 3D imaging, or safety inspections, consider elevating your next Project with aerial surveying while the leaves are off the trees!

Since 2017, Pappus House has been dedicated to providing compassionate end-of-life care in a warm, family-centered environment. The name “Pappus” refers to the silky white tufts of hairs on seeds that, when detached from the plant, are carried by the breeze to “new destinations and beginnings”, representing their strong belief that life is beautiful at each stage and should be shared and honored from beginning to end. As a part of their commitment to welcome residents and visitors, they provide a “non-medical” and “home-like” setting to offer palliative care, focused on improving physical and psychological well-being. To improve upon their current facilities and further support their residents, their campus master plan is focused on creating interconnected outdoor spaces, which are defined by a primary pedestrian pathway and threshold at the main entrance. The walking path features stamped asphalt to provide texture, soften the walkway, increase campus appeal, and increase the path's traction to avoid slips. In addition, native plantings that offer color and beauty year-round were chosen to complement the pathway improvements, attracting birds, butterflies, and bees to create a tranquil environment for its residents. Once completed, the facility will use the grounds as a calming, soothing, and reflective landscape that will provide emotional, social, and spiritual support for their patients and their families. We look forward to sharing more updates this Fall as more plantings are installed and the campus continues to transform.

As part of Pennsylvania's recently signed bipartisan budget, PA DEP is initiating the Streamlining Permits for Economic Expansion and Economic Development (“SPEED”) program and the Chapter 105 Permit Pilot Program to reduce backlogs, speed up the permit review process, and have the state government "move at the speed of business". This pilot program is due to launch this Fall and should reduce DEP permitting time significantly. SDC applauds this bipartisan effort to streamline the permitting process and will continue to follow this program as it is implemented. Stay tuned for more updates! Link: https://lnkd.in/gyxAz28i

Today is York County’s 275th birthday! To celebrate this event, bells from schools, churches, and fire departments will be ringing across the county from noon to 12:05 pm. Organizations and residents are encouraged to join in the celebration. Check out the link below for more information on how to participate in the event! #York #PA #SDC Link: https://lnkd.in/e_migswb

Today is the annual “Celebrate Lancaster” event downtown which is focused on celebrating the City of Lancaster, Pennsylvania and bringing residents together to embrace our community and culture. If you’re out and about, make sure to stop by to enjoy the vendors, food, and live music! Read more: https://lnkd.in/gYjdTPTi

SDC is growing! Please join us in welcoming our newest Project Manager, Alex Ruff, RLA to our team! #projectmanager #landscapearchitecture #sitedesign

With the approach of tropical storm Debby and the forecast of 2” to 5”+ of rain expected, there are some things residential and commercial property owners can do around their buildings, homes, and properties to prepare and mitigate damage. Consider these best practices before it starts raining:   -Clear/clean your gutters and downspouts. -Make sure there is a clear path away from your building or home for stormwater runoff to flow after it leaves your roof and/or downspouts. -Use sandbags to block and/or divert stormwater runoff from flowing toward your buildings. -Trim or remove dead branches from trees that are adjacent to buildings or structures. -If you have problematic or historic areas of flooding around any doors, seal them with caulk or sandbags. -Prepare for loss of power by charging cell phones in advance, having flashlights (with fresh batteries ready), and having an evacuation plan. -If you have one, check your sump pump, and ensure it is in working order. -Check storm inlet grates, pipes, and channels around your property for debris and alert the proper municipal agency (likely your Township, Borough, or City) if a clog is evident. -Keep an eye on floor drains in case they start to back up. This can be difficult depending upon the conditions and their purpose; sometimes it makes sense to plug them to keep water and sewage from backing up into your house. Other times it makes sense to keep them open in the event of flooding so that they can drain stormwater runoff. -If parts of your property are prone to flooding, don’t park vehicles or store materials in those areas. -Do not wade into flood waters, particularly in your home or basement. There could be debris that is not visible, you may not be able to determine depth, the water could be charged with electricity, and flood waters are usually toxic and carry chemicals or raw sewage that can cause health issues. The same applies to driving into floodwaters.    Stay safe out there and feel free to share your weather-related photos with us!