The built environment “creates about 40% of the world’s carbon emissions. Unless we change how we design and build right now, climate change will become irreversible.” The urgency of these words from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) resonates deeply with STV’s team as our organization is making a concerted effort towards a more sustainable … Read more
STV’s steadily growing landscape architecture practice recently celebrated several significant project milestones in Baltimore City. Building on STV’s extensive portfolio of civil engineering and infrastructure design services at Baltimore Peninsula, the team is providing landscape architectural services for various projects across the development. Concurrently, the team recently secured a contract with the Helping Up Mission … Read more
Each January, professionals come together to recognize and reaffirm the importance of National Mentoring Month. During this pivotal time, our team is reminded of the transformative potential of harnessing our collective efforts to support Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises (M/WBEs). As long-standing advocates for mentorship, STV is proud to be part of the team shaping … Read more
Today, there’s a digital layer that sits on top of nearly everything in our lives – from social networks to the WiFi in our homes. It has a profound impact on how we work, conduct business, communicate and get around. When it comes to our nation’s roadway and highway network, that invisible flow of information … Read more
In light of federal legislation like the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and the Inflation Reduction Act, as well as growing funding programs at the state and local level, the United States is currently experiencing a watershed moment as it pertains grant opportunities for infrastructure programs. To that end, STV has developed a new digital … Read more
With more than 200,000 people expected to move into Montgomery County, MD, by 2050, county officials are currently implementing a new vision for the future to meet the evolving needs and changing demographics of the region. One of the core components of that vision is a broader emphasis on walking, biking and mass transit, to … Read more
The built environment’s impact on global CO2 emissions is undeniable, with building operations accounting for 27 percent and embodied carbon – CO2 that is released during the extraction, transportation, manufacturing, construction, and disposal of building materials – contributing an additional 15 percent. The urgency to address this issue is underscored by the United Nations’ call … Read more
More than three years removed from the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, transit agencies across the country are still grappling with a new status quo that lacks clarity. While ridership on most bus and passenger rail systems have recovered up to about 70% of pre-pandemic levels, many individuals who continue to either work from home … Read more
To inform the design process of the Baltimore Therapeutic Treatment Center (BTTC), STV brought together global thought leaders in the medical, mental health, and corrections fields to engage in a series of knowledge sharing sessions. In this three-part series, we explore the nuances of correctional design and its impact on those in contact with the … Read more
The Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Act of 1968, a crucial expansion to the Civil Rights Act signed that same year, was the first major step toward fair housing for all. Section 3, a provision of the HUD Act, enables recipients of financial assistance to provide job training, employment, and contracting opportunities for low-income residents … Read more
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