Articles

HR Green professionals share their insights on a variety of topics and technical issues through articles for industry media and organizations.

COMING SOON >> Transloads - Efficiencies in The Next Decade by Dave Thomson, PE.

Complete Streets for a Thriving Future
In previous generations, city streets were often designed almost exclusively for automobiles. Times have changed, and the public is recognizing the incompleteness of the old approach. >>Read the full story.

The Urban Landscape-Principles of Sustainable Design
Sustainable landscape design is a key philosophy at HR Green. We develop a landscape using sustainable design practices from a project’s inception. We do not attempt to merely green a project at the end. This philosophy defines our approach to a wide range of public improvements, including: streets, buildings, campuses, trails, parks and even water and wastewater treatment plant sites. >>Read the full story.

Revitalizing Council Bluffs, IA - Harvester Artspace Lofts
The South Main Redevelopment Area of Council Bluffs is located south and adjacent to downtown Council Bluffs and is one of the oldest and most deteriorated industrial districts in the city. Among the operations that have closed or downsized are rail yards, lumber yards, and general manufacturers. Underused, vacant, and abandoned buildings are suspected to be contaminated. Adjacent neighborhoods are stigmatized by depressed property values, heavy traffic, and urban noise. >>Read the full story.