In-Depth Project Team Interviews Tell the Story Behind the Statistics

Nashville, Tenn. - November 20, 2009 -- Gresham, Smith and Partners, a leading multi-disciplinary design and consulting firm to the built environment, announces the completion of Showcase Two, a collection of project stories highlighting recently designed and completed projects from across the firm.  In an effort to recognize the significant efforts of the firm, projects were submitted for consideration by teams representing a cross-section of disciplines and markets and then judged by internal and external peers.  The Showcase Two collection features in-depth interviews with the selected project team members to illustrate the details of each project as well as the pride the teams have for the lasting, positive impacts and quality of life improvements that are a result of their work.

Board Provides Leadership in Support of Organization Mission to Strengthen the Ability of Commercial Airports to Serve Passengers, Customers and Communities

Dallas, TX – November 19, 2009 – Gresham, Smith and Partners, a leading multi-disciplinary design and consulting firm to the built environment, is pleased to announce that Roddy Boggus, AIA, NCARB, executive vice president of Aviation, has been elected to the WBP/Associates Board of Directors of the Airports Council International-North America (ACI-NA). The Board aims to provide leadership to the organization in support of their mission to advocate policies and provide services that strengthen the ability of airports to serve their passengers, customers and communities.  With the exception of the Immediate Past Chairman of ACI-NA, all members of the WBP/Associates Board are elected for three-year terms. 

Regional Facility Provides Needed Sewer Capacity in Southern Gwinnett County

Atlanta, GA – November 18, 2009 – Gresham, Smith and Partners, a leading multi-disciplinary design and consulting firm to the built environment, is pleased to announce the successful completion and start-up of the new Lower Big Haynes Pumping Station in Gwinnett County, GA.  The regional pumping facility, one of the first of its kind in Gwinnett County, is part of a system which includes a new gravity sewer line, force main and on-site storage.  The pumping station provides the necessary sewer capacity for southern Gwinnett County.  It is designed to pump up to 25 million gallons per day of wastewater approximately 34 miles to the F. Wayne Hill Water Reclamation Center.  The system also provides flexibility for the County to pump to additional facilities in order to optimize reliability and minimize operational costs.  The pumping facility was designed and constructed to be easily expanded to meet future capacity requirements.

Senior Executives to Provide Leadership to Tennessee, Georgia and Gulf Region Chapters

Nashville, TN – November 13, 2009 -- Gresham, Smith and Partners, a leading multi-disciplinary design and consulting firm to the built environment, is pleased to announce that three of its senior executives serving the Transportation market have assumed leadership roles within their local chapters of the Intelligent Transportation Society of America.  Marshall Elizer, P.E., P.T.O.E., executive vice president of Transportation assumes the role of president for the Tennessee Chapter, Marion Waters, P.E., senior vice president of Transportation, has been elected president of ITS Georgia and Ranzy Whiticker, P.E., ITS systems engineer and Jackson office manager, was appointed to the Board of the Gulf Region Intelligent Transportation Society (GRITS) - ITS America's newest chapter which covers the states of Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama. 

Extension Project to Improve Congestion and Connect US31E Northeast of Downtown Gallatin

Nashville, TN – November 3, 2009 -- Gresham, Smith and Partners, a leading multi-disciplinary design and consulting firm to the built environment, announces it has been selected by the City of Gallatin, Tennessee to provide transportation planning, environmental and design services for a 1.69 mile widening and extension of Albert Gallatin Avenue/Hatten Track Road in Gallatin.  Transportation services include the preparation of a Transportation Planning Report identifying possible extension corridors, the environmental assessment of those alternatives and ultimately the actual roadway and bridge design of the selected alignment.  The construction of the new roadway will aid in alleviating congestion in downtown Gallatin by providing a northern Bypass to allow SR 109 traffic to connect with US 31E northeast of downtown Gallatin.  GS&P will coordinate with TDOT’s Local Programs Office during the development of the project as the project is funded with Federal Surface Transportation Program funds administered through TDOT.

Innovative Solutions Lead to Recognition as One of the Most Energy Efficient Buildings in the Nation

Nashville, Tenn. – October 26, 2009 – Gresham, Smith and Partners, a leading multi-disciplinary design and consulting firm to the built environment, announces that the Nissan Americas building for which the firm provided design services has earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's s 2009 ENERGY STAR®.  Operational since July 2008, the award signifies the building's energy performance rates in the top 25 percent of facilities nationwide.

Rand Hall Facility Renovation Incorporates Environmental and Energy Efficient Details

Nashville, Tenn. – October 23, 2009 -- Gresham, Smith and Partners, a leading multi-disciplinary design and consulting firm to the built environment, is pleased to announce the Chef James Bistro, a 2,000-square-foot student dining facility located within Rand Hall at Vanderbilt University, has received LEED for Commercial Interiors (CI) certification from the US Green Building Council (USGBC).  Completed in August 2008, the GS&P-designed facility was renovated to meet Vanderbilt’s desire for a clean, inviting and timeless look which showcases the hot and grab-and-go cold items offered within while supporting the University-wide goal of all campus design and construction projects meeting LEED requirements. 

Project Receives 2009 Excellence in Regional Transportation Award from National Association of Development Organizations

Birmingham, Ala. – October 13, 2009 -- Gresham, Smith and Partners, a leading national planning, engineering, architecture and  interior design  firm, is pleased to announce the Shoals Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) has endorsed its corridor study of US Highway 72 within Colbert County in Northwest Alabama.  In response to emerging growth and development trends within the corridor, the Shoals Area MPO, hosted by the Northwest Alabama Council of Local Governments (NACOLG), commissioned GS&P to perform a corridor study along 38 miles of US 72.  The project will be recognized for its receipt of a 2009 Excellence in Regional Transportation Award from the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) at the organization's 2009 Award and Exhibitor Showcase on October 28 in Savannah, Georgia.

Medical Offices Eyed as Solution for Aging Malls

Vanderbilt Health at One Hundred Oaks is featured in the September 11, 2009 issue of the Nashville Business Journal. The article focuses on the new conveniences of the 20 clinics that moved into the renovated 100 Oaks Mall from the Medical Center's 21st Avenue location near the Vanderbilt Campus. The new healthcare facility, for which GS&P led the re-design effort, is receiving the attention of real estate developers and city governments interested in redeveloping aging malls in their area with some combination of retail and healthcare.

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