Development Opportunity at The Union Depot
On Friday, December 2nd, the Ramsey County Regional Rail Authority (RCRRA) issued three solicitations seeking private partners to activate the newly restored Union Depot in Saint Paul, MN. These include: Request for Qualifications for the activation and development of the site through retail, cultural, and event programming; Request for Proposals for day-to-day property management services, [...]
HR&A studies the economic impact of the Saratoga Racetrack
HR&A conducted an analysis of the regional impacts of the Saratoga Racetrack and found that the track produced an economic impact on the surrounding nine counties of between $186 million and $213 million per year. HR&A’s findings were eagerly awaited by local interests, and received attention in the local Albany Times Union, and Bloomberg Business Week.
The Center for an Urban Future recognized Carl Weisbrod
HR&A Partner Carl Weisbrod was recognized by the Center for an Urban Future as “one of New York’s most innovative economic development leaders over the past three decades” at their 15th Annual Gala. Carl joined HR&A as a Partner in 2011, and currently leads efforts to transform the Hudson Square neighborhood into a mixed-use district focused on creative industries through an innovative rezoning proposal.
HR&A’s work on going green is cited by the New York Times
On November 8th, the New York Times published an overview, entitled “Study Clarifies the Energy Savings in Retrofitted Buildings,” of a study commissioned by Deutsche Bank Americas Foundation and Living Cities, showing how lenders can use a simple model to predict savings from installing energy efficiency retrofits, and therefore underwrite larger loans. HR&A completed this study in partnership with Steven Winters Associates.
First annual signature parks survey released
City Parks Alliance and HR&A surveyed 58 dedicated park stewardship organizations across North America to understand their role in park management and the opportunities they create for signature city parks.
Peavey Plaza plans receive Minneapolis City Council approval
Earlier this month, the Minneapolis City Council approved the re-design of Peavey Plaza, a one-acre public space on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis, that was completed by oslund and assoc landscape architects with support from HR&A.
Austin City Council gives preliminary approval to Downtown Austin Plan
On November 3rd, Austin City Council gave preliminary approval to the Downtown Austin Plan. HR&A was pleased to support McCann-Adams Studio in creating the Plan, which supports the City’s efforts to attract and retain workers and residents to the neighborhood and strengthen Downtown’s brand.
HR&A advises on new city development in Saudi Arabia
As a subcontractor to Atkins, one of the largest international engineering firms, HR&A is advising the Saudia Arabia General Investment Authority (SAGIA) and its affiliated Economic Cities Authority (ECA) on the development of four new cities in Saudi Arabia. These include King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC), a new mixed-use development about 90 km north of the major Red Sea port city of Jeddah.
Plan to increase energy savings in Uptown Charlotte launched
Duke Energy’s Smart Energy Now (SEN) initiative is a first-of-its-kind community behavioral change efficiency program that encourages commercial building owners, tenants, facilities staff, and employees in Uptown Charlotte to modify their current energy consumption while at work. SEN aims to ultimately cut energy use in Uptown Charlotte by 20 percent, the first 5 percent through behavior change. HR&A managed the program design on behalf of Duke Energy.
San Antonio’s Strategic Framework Workshop features HR&A
HR&A is preparing an economic development strategy for San Antonio’s Center City, a vibrant downtown and its surrounding neighborhoods seeking to build a residential population and new amenities to bring more locals to Downtown and complement the energy of the robust tourist and convention economy centered around the River Walk. HR&A Partner Jamie Torres Springer presented the Framework Plan recommendations at a community meeting held on October 27th.