Redefining the Ashtabula Harbor District: A Comprehensive Grassroots Approach to Revitalization

This presentation, given at the 2011 Heritage Ohio Annual Conference, highlights a series of redevelopment/reinvestment strategies for a community that has come together to revitalize the historic Ashtabula Harbor District. This revitalization effort is unique in that a variety of grassroots efforts were taken to revitalize the District.
 

When Good Bridges Go Bad

Craig Dashner, of OHM (Orchard, Hiltz & McCliment, Inc.) and StructuralSpecialist.com, present "When Good Bridges Go Bad" at Roads & Bridges Live 2010. Regarded throughout the Midwest as an expert in bridge scoping and bridge rehabilitation, Dashner shares his experience and pragmatic approach to cost-effective maintenance for publicly-owned structures.

The Infrastructure of Safety: Improving Circulation around School Grounds

Congestion on and around school grounds, pedestrian and bicycle accidents, childhood obesity, pollution...This is how our auto-centric society has impacted our kids and communities. Steve Dearing, PE - OHM's traffic group manager - presents valuable ideas for improving school site and neighborhood circulation, while taking advantage of funding and programs directed at encouraging safe and healthy behaviors.

Enhancing School Security Through Entrance Modifications

Security has become increasingly integral in the design of new buildings, but what can be done to improve existing infrastructure without breaking the bank? Members of our team and the Dublin City School District presented this topic at one of the largest school conferences in the country. The presentation, given at the Association of School Business Officials (ASBO) International Annual Meeting, illustrates the impact that building design has on security and utilizes examples of security improvements/building entrance modifications made to existing and new buildings. 
 

Strategies for Revitalization: Broader than Buildings