The City of Knoxville is committed to smart growth and economic development, realizing that the full integration of all transportation modes in the design of streets and highways will increase the capacity and efficiency of the road network, reduce traffic congestion by improving mobility options, limit greenhouse gas emission and improve the general quality of life in their community. 

An article from the July 2010 issue of APWA Reporter details how GS&P and the Knoxville TPO worked to develop the Knoxville Regional Complete Streets Study.

Project Honored in the Outstanding Plan – Large Jurisdiction Category

Louisville, Ky. – July 20, 2010 – Gresham, Smith and Partners (GS&P), a leading multi-disciplinary design and consulting firm for the built environment, is pleased to announce the River Road Scenic Byway Corridor Management Plan (CMP), for which the firm provided consulting services, was awarded Outstanding Plan – Large Jurisdiction by the Kentucky Chapter of the American Planning Association (KAPA). KAPA recognized Louisville Metro Government and their consultant team, led by GS&P, at their 2010 Spring Conference.

Tenant Finish Out Designed in Conjunction with Love Field Modernization Program (LFMP) to Support Cohesive, Modern Facility Expansion and Renovation

Dallas, TX – July 19, 2010 – DAL Partners, a joint venture of Gresham, Smith and Partners, a leading multi-disciplinary design and consulting firm to the built environment, and IEG Consulting Engineers, LLC, announces it has been selected by Southwest Airlines to provide design services related to the Love Field Modernization Program (LFMP). The design team will provide all services necessary to lead and execute the design effort for tenant lease spaces for Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, Continental Airlines, the Transportation Security Administration and the City of Dallas Department of Aviation. Tenant lease spaces will be designed to support the facility's effort to renovate and expand Love Field to create a cohesive, modern facility that will serve the needs of Dallas citizens and travelers and will address the overall LFMP goal of becoming LEED-Certified.

Nashville, Tenn. – July 6, 2010 – Gresham, Smith and Partners, a leading multi-disciplinary design and consulting firm to the built environment, is proud of its employees' support of a variety of industry and community initiatives.  Reinforcing the firm's commitment to social responsibility, staff members from various offices have participated in several recent activities.

460,000-Square-Foot Building Acknowledged for Positive Impact on Tennessee’s Natural Resources

Nashville, Tenn. – July 6, 2010 – – Gresham, Smith and Partners, a leading multi-disciplinary design and consulting firm to the built environment, is pleased to announce that the Nissan Americas Corporate Facility for which the firm provided design services received a 2010 Governor's Environmental Stewardship Award. Honored in the Energy Leadership category, the building was recognized based on outstanding leadership in improving energy efficiency, developing advanced energy technologies and using renewable energy resources. Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen and Tennessee Environment and Conservation Commissioner Jim Fyke recognize award winners at a ceremony in Nashville on June 24.

Chris Haney, P.E., Expands Firm's Infrastructure Services in the State and Enhances Existing Operations

Tampa, Fla. – June 29, 2010 – Gresham, Smith and Partners, a leading multi-disciplinary design and consulting firm to the built environment, is pleased to announce Christopher M. Haney, P.E., has joined the firm to lead its Water Services expansion efforts within Florida.  As a Senior Vice President, Chris will support strategic water initiatives and advanced treatment technology applications firmwide with a focused effort on growing business within the Tampa Bay Region and across Florida.  This effort supports the firm's overall strategy of further expanding infrastructure services throughout Florida.

Contracted by SōL Harris/Day, Overall Expansion Effort to Accommodate Airport's Current and Future Passenger Growth

Dallas, TX – June 23, 2010 – – Gresham, Smith and Partners, a leading multi-disciplinary design and consulting firm to the built environment, announces it will provide design services for Akron-Canton Airport (CAK) in North Canton, Ohio.  Contracted by SōL Harris/Day, GS&P will focus on passenger security checkpoint expansion efforts being undertaken as part the facility's overall airport terminal modification program. Having experienced 64% growth since 2002, this project aims to increase capacity in an effort to keep checkpoint wait times short and enhance the passenger experience when traveling through CAK. 

Long Term Parking Garage Rental Car Expansion and Modifications to Meet Needs of New Concession Agreement and Accommodate a New Mix of Rental Operators  

Tampa, Fla. – June 14, 2010 – Gresham, Smith and Partners, a leading multi-disciplinary design and consulting firm to the built environment, announces it has been selected by Tampa International Airport (TPA) to be part of a design-build team with Skanska to design modifications to the existing parking and rental garage facilities to accommodate a new rental car concession agreement. The design will address expansion and modifications to the long term parking garage (LTPG), the rental garage and also include improvements within the service building, office areas, rental counter areas, the quick-turn-around area (which includes new fuel management system and new car wash racks) and subsequent campus wide signage improvements to accommodate a new mix of rental car operators.

Anne-Marie Gianoudis, IIDA, LEED AP, and Jack Weber, IIDA, MCR, LEED AP, to Support Advancement of Interior Design Through Knowledge, Value and Community

Nashville, Tenn. – June 11, 2010 – – Gresham, Smith and Partners, a leading multi-disciplinary design and consulting firm to the built environment, announces that Anne-Marie Gianoudis, IIDA, LEED AP and Jack Weber, IIDA, MCR, LEED AP, have been elected to the International Interior Design Association (IIDA) Board of Directors.  They will be formally inducted as vice presidents for a two-year term at the IIDA Annual Meeting in Chicago on June 13, 2010. Through their participation on the Board, Anne-Marie and Jack will work to uphold the mission of the Association to enhance the quality of life through excellence in interior design and advance interior design through knowledge, value and community.

System at T.F. Green Airport in Warwick, RI to Enhance Deicer Runoff Controls

Columbus, Ohio – June 10, 2010 –Gresham, Smith and Partners (GS&P), a leading multi-disciplinary design and consulting firm to the built environment, announces it has been selected by the Rhode Island Airport Corporation (RIAC) to provide design and construction administration services related to a new deicer management system at T.F. Green Airport (PVD). 

Martin Corner, Nissan Americas and One Hundred Oaks Honored for Best Practices in Use of Land

Nashville, Tenn. – June 2, 2010 – Gresham, Smith and Partners, a leading multi-disciplinary design and consulting firm to the built environment, announces three projects for which the firm provided design services were honored in the 2010 ULI Nashville Excellence in Development Awards. Martin Corner, Nissan Americas Corporate Facility and redevelopment efforts for One Hundred Oaks were among the projects recognized at the 2nd annual awards celebration held on May 20.  Entries were judged on criteria that support the Urban Land Institute's (ULI) commitment to best practices in the use of land, and leadership in creating and sustaining thriving communities worldwide.

Geoffrey Ax, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, to Lead Market Diversification Effort

Nashville, Tenn. – May 26, 2010 – Gresham, Smith and Partners, a leading multi-disciplinary design and consulting firm, is pleased to announce Geoffrey Ax, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, has been named executive vice president of the firm's newly established Federal program.  A focused effort on expanding a Federal client-base is a natural growth direction and supports the firm's overall strategy of market diversification. The establishment of a dedicated Federal program follows recent double-digit growth the firm has experienced in providing a variety of services to a range of Federal clients.

Larry Ridlen, P.E., To Provide Leadership for the Promotion of a Safe, Efficient and Sustainable Highway System Through Education, Innovation and Fellowship

Nashville, Tenn. – May 20, 2010 – – Gresham, Smith and Partners, a leading multi-disciplinary design and consulting firm to the built environment, announces that Larry Ridlen, P.E., senior Transportation engineer and Infrastructure practice leader, has been nominated to the American Society of Highway Engineers (ASHE) National Board.  Larry will be inducted as a National Director at the ASHE annual business meeting in Cincinnati, Ohio on June 12, 2010.  The National Board of Directors consists of representatives of contractors, consulting engineers, government agencies, materials producers, utility companies and other highway related agencies being duly elected Officers to serve the Society.

Hotel Indigo and Church of Scientology Building Renovations Honored for Preserving Historic Integrity of Existing Structures

Nashville, Tenn. – May 19, 2010 – Gresham, Smith and Partners, a leading multi-disciplinary design and consulting firm to the built environment, is pleased to announce it was recognized with two awards in the 35th Annual Metropolitan Historic Commission Preservation Awards.  Design renovations and conversion of Nashville's American Trust Building into Hotel Indigo were awarded in the Commercial Buildings category. Renovation of the Fall School Building on behalf of the Church of Scientology was honored in the Religious Buildings category. The awards ceremony was held on May 11 to coincide with National Preservation Month being celebrated this month.

Design of St. Joseph Medical Center in Towson, MD Recognized For Architectural Achievement

Richmond, Va. – May 3, 2010 –Gresham, Smith and Partners, a leading multi-disciplinary design and consulting firm to the built environment, is proud to announce the firm  has been recognized by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Richmond Chapter in the annual design awards program.  Honored for design of St. Joseph Medical Center (SJMC) in Towson, Maryland, the design solution for the new main entrance and Heart Institute aimed to embody the St. Joseph patient promise of "Always Expert, Always Personal, Always Faith-Filled."  Recipients were announced at the annual awards gala held on April 16, 2010.

Offices Participate in Events Which Give Back to Local Communities in Spirit of Annual Day

Nashville, Tenn. – May 30, 2010 – Gresham, Smith and Partners, a leading multi-disciplinary design and consulting firm to the built environment, is proud to have celebrated the 40th Earth Day in conjunction with Global Day of service.  Each of the firm's offices participated in events which give back to local communities in a way that respects the spirit of the day.  

Lauren Seydewitz, LEED AP, Environmental and Energy Management Professional, Enhances Existing Environmental Consulting Capabilities

Dallas, TX – April 27, 2010 – – Gresham, Smith and Partners, a leading multi-disciplinary design and consulting firm to the built environment, announces that Lauren J. Seydewitz, LEED AP, has joined the firm as an environmental professional. Lauren complements GS&P's full-service environmental staff located in Dallas and will support firmwide efforts regarding environmental compliance, stewardship and sustainability.  Lauren's more than nine years of public and private sector experience enhances the firm's ability to provide environmental guidance to a variety of municipalities, airports, ports and industrial clients among others.

Cumberland River Compact, Croft Middle School, Metro Water Services and GS&P Team to Design and Install Rain Gardens, Native Grass Gardens, Wetlands and Trees on Campus of Croft Middle School

Nashville, Tenn. – April 9, 2010 –Gresham, Smith and Partners, a leading multi-disciplinary design and consulting firm to the built environment, announces water quality improvements designed by the firm have been installed on the campus of Croft Middle School.  In support of the Cumberland River Compact's partnership with Croft Middle School, GS&P landscape architects designed bioswale and rain gardens, two tallgrass prairies, a constructed wetland and native tree plantings to serve as examples of improvements that could be made at area residences, businesses and schools to contribute to enhanced water quality of the Cumberland River and its tributaries.  With additional support from Metro Water Services, the Nashville Zoo and Disney's Give a Day Get a Day promotion, approximately one hundred volunteers participated during the installation on Saturday, March 27.

Seoul National University Hospital Medical Mall Design Concept Recognized in Unbuilt Category

Nashville, Tenn. – April 6, 2010 –Gresham, Smith and Partners, a leading multi-disciplinary design and consulting firm to the built environment, announces it was recognized by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) in their National Healthcare Design Awards.  Awarded in the "Unbuilt" category, the conceptual design of the Seoul National University Hospital Medical Mall in Seoul, South Korea encompasses 56,000 square meters and includes three floors of out-patient clinics, retail and support spaces as well as three floors of parking garage space.  The project was recognized for conceptual strengths that solve aesthetic, civic, urban, and social concerns as well as the requisite functional and sustainability concerns of a hospital.

Project Aims to Provide Economical, Energy Efficient, Safe and Sustainable Solution to Assist the Traveling Public

Nashville, Tenn. – April 6, 2010 – Gresham, Smith and Partners, a leading multi-disciplinary design and consulting firm to the built environment, announces it has been selected to improve and replace existing wayfinding and signage system at Denver International Airport (DIA). The project aims to assist the traveling public through the development and implementation of improved static and dynamic sign systems in public areas including roadway, terminal, gate and parking.  The team will create a new sign system that will be an economical, energy efficient, reliable safe and sustainable solution.

Annual Engineering Excellence Awards Honor Firm for Innovation, Expertise and Engineering Achievements

Nashville, Tenn. – April 6, 2010 – Gresham, Smith and Partners, a leading multi-disciplinary design and consulting firm to the built environment, announces it has received recognition from the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) in their national "Engineering Excellence Awards" program.  Both the Rivers Landing Condominiums in Oldham County, Kentucky and GS&P's design of a temporary storm water pumping station expansion on 17th Street and London Avenue in New Orleans, Louisiana  will be recognized as a "National Finalists" at the annual awards banquet in Washington, D.C. Having qualified for the national program through success at the local chapter level, these projects were again rated on the basis of: uniqueness and originality; future value to the engineering profession and perception by the public; social, economic, and sustainable development considerations; complexity; and successful fulfillment of client/owner's needs, including schedule and budget.

Georgia, Kentucky and Tennessee ACEC Chapters Honor Firm for Innovation, Expertise and Engineering Achievements

Nashville, Tenn. – April 2, 2010 – Gresham, Smith and Partners, a leading multi-disciplinary design and consulting firm to the built environment, announces it has received recognition from the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) chapters of Georgia, Kentucky and Tennessee in their annual "Engineering Excellence Awards" programs.  In each Chapter's program, projects are rated on the basis of: uniqueness and originality; future value to the engineering profession and perception by the public; social, economic, and sustainable development considerations; complexity; and successful fulfillment of client/owner's needs, including schedule and budget.

GS&P Project Architect’s Leadership is Recognized by Nashville Business Journal

Nashville, Tenn. – March 25, 2010 --- Gresham, Smith and Partners, a leading multi-disciplinary design and consulting firm to the built environment, is pleased to announce that project architect, Brent Hughes, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP+, EDAC, has been selected as one of Nashville Business Journal’s 2010 Forty Under 40 winners. This award spotlights the top business leaders under the age of 40 who excel in their industry and show dynamic leadership. Brent will be featured along with all the winners in an upcoming special pull out section of the NBJ and will be honored at a luncheon on March 25th.

Firm to Provide Professional and Technical Engineering and Computer-Related Services

Memphis, Tenn. – March 19, 2010 – Gresham, Smith and Partners, a leading multi-disciplinary design and consulting firm to the built environment, announces it has been selected by the Department of Environment and Conservation West Tennessee River Basin Authority (WTRBA) to provide design services pertaining to stormwater detention, sediment retention, bank stabilization (including bioengineering techniques), natural channel and floodplain restoration, watershed stabilization and gradient control structures. The project aims to preserve and enhance the natural flow and function of West Tennessee Streams and Rivers.

Firm Committed to Development of Innovative, Efficient and Safe Facilities

Nashville, Tenn. – March 11, 2010 – Gresham, Smith and Partners, a leading multi-disciplinary design and consulting firm to the built environment, announces that it is the first firm to fulfill the EDAC (Evidence-based Design Accreditation and Certification) Advocate Firm commitment of having at least 25% of its healthcare design team EDAC accredited.  The EDAC program was developed as a way to educate and assess individuals on their understanding of how to base healthcare design decisions on credible research evidence and project evaluation results. 

Design-Build Team of Brasfield & Gorrie and Gresham, Smith and Partners Celebrate Grand Opening of UAB Women & Infants Center/Hazelrig-Salter Radiation Oncology Center

Birmingham, Ala.-- January 21, 2010 -- The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), architect-of-record Gresham, Smith and Partners and contractor Brasfield & Gorrie, are proud to announce the completion of UAB's Women & Infants Center and Hazelrig-Salter Radiation Oncology Center.  The new Women & Infants Center combines the most advanced technology with a comfortable patient- and family-focused hotel-like setting.  The Center offers general and high risk gynecology and obstetric services, as well as unparalleled services for gynecologic cancers, infertility and urogynecologic problems. The new state-of-the-art facility is home to Alabama's most comprehensive Regional Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (RNICU) and together with the Continuing Care Nursery (CCN), houses the largest single-room special care nursery in the United States. 

GS&P's Innovative Design Developed in Partnership with the City of Alcoa and TDOT Aims to Improve Traffic Flow and Maximize Efficiencies at US 129/Bessemer Street Interchange

Nashville, Tenn. – March 3, 2010 –Gresham, Smith and Partners, a leading multi-disciplinary design and consulting firm to the built environment, announces the design for the US 129 and Bessemer Street interchange in Alcoa, Tennessee is complete.  The design addresses the increasing traffic volumes on the existing heavily congested interchange that have resulted from the tremendous industrial and commercial growth in the surrounding area. 

Gresham, Smith and Partners' design of the Davidson Center for Space Exploration at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama is featured in the February 2010 issue of Landscape Architect and Specifier News Magazine.

Dan Skalsky,P.E., Honored During Georgia Engineer’s Week by Georgia Engineering Alliance

Atlanta, GA – February 23, 2010 – – Gresham, Smith and Partners, a leading multi-disciplinary design and consulting firm to the built environment, is pleased to announce that Dan Skalsky, P.E., was named "Engineer of the Year in Private Practice" by The Georgia Engineering Alliance.  Named annually during Georgia Engineer’s Week, the "Engineer of the Year" competition recognizes deserving and dedicated engineers who have made valuable contributions to their profession, the public welfare and/or human kind.  Dan was honored at the Georgia Engineers Week Awards Gala held at the Georgia Tech Hotel & Conference Center on February 20.

Mobile Bay National Estuary Program Project Aims to Promote Stormwater Management throughout Baldwin County as well as Environmental Stewardship of Mobile Bay and Alabama Coastal Waters

Mobile, Ala. – February 22, 2010 – Gresham, Smith and Partners, a leading multi-disciplinary design and consulting firm to the built environment, announces it has been retained by the Mobile Bay National Estuary Program (MBNEP) to work with the Baldwin County Watershed Coalition (BCWC) Steering Committee. The BCWC is a cooperative public/private regional volunteer coalition watershed management program. The program will be aimed at supporting local communities in managing flooding, drainage and issues related to stormwater runoff in Baldwin County while preserving and improving water quality and the use of local water resources. 

David Pyzoha, P.E., Becomes Board-Certified Environmental Engineer Specializing in Water and Wastewater Engineering

Columbus, OH – February 11, 2010 – – Gresham, Smith and Partners, a leading multi-disciplinary design and consulting firm to the built environment, is pleased to announce David Pyzoha, P.E., has been elected to the American Academy of Environmental Engineers (AAEE) having become a Board-Certified Environmental Engineer (BCEE) specializing in water and wastewater engineering.  In addition to education, experience and professional licensure, BCEEs must pass written and oral examinations and peer reviews by an admission panel of the Academy.  The Academy's certification program is accredited by the Council of Engineering and Scientific Specialty Boards.

Duke Realty Corporation, Gresham, Smith and Partners and Nashville Commercial Collaborate to Support The Offices at Gateway

Nashville, Tenn. – February 10, 2010 – Duke Realty Corporation, Gresham, Smith and Partners and Nashville Commercial Real Estate Services announce their commitment to support corporate expansions and relocations to The Offices at Gateway. Strategically located within the Gateway of Murfreesboro, The Offices at Gateway is a 400-acre, master-planned, mixed-use complex suitable for general office, corporate headquarters and support office development.  Adjacent to I-24, the site is 30 minutes from downtown Nashville and the Nashville International Airport.  By combining Duke Realty and Nashville Commercial's corporate real estate services with GS&P's planning, engineering, architecture and interior design expertise, this team  can provide relocating or expanding corporations a full range of services routinely necessary when choosing a new corporate  location.   

Improvements Relieve Overcrowding, End Two-Step Check-In Process, Provide Faster and More Efficient Baggage Screening

Reno, Nev. – February 10, 2010 – Gresham, Smith and Partners, a leading multi-disciplinary design and consulting firm to the built environment, announces the completion of the Airport Baggage Check-in project (ABC) at Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) for which the firm provided design services.  Aimed at recapturing lobby space due to the use of lobby-based explosive detection systems (EDS) equipment and relieving overcrowding, GS&P worked with the airport to convert to a back-of-house automated in-line baggage system.  Additionally, the ticketing lobby was renovated utilizing design elements which introduce improved technology to create a more open and user-friendly environment.  An innovative approach to construction resulted in an overall savings of 16-18 months of construction time and approximately $7 million in project costs.

John Stewart, P.E., To Enhance Firm's Commitment to Serving Transportation Needs Within Alabama and Southeast Region

Birmingham, Ala. – January 28, 2010 –Gresham, Smith and Partners, a leading multi-disciplinary design and consulting firm to the built environment, announces John  Stewart, P.E., has been appointed to lead the firm's transportation efforts within Alabama.  John's more than 35 years of transportation experience will be utilized to complement and strengthen the firm's ability to meet the transportation needs of Alabama and the Southeast region. 

Tampa Bay NAIOP Chapter Recognizes Project as Outstanding Medical Building Due to Major Healthcare Contributions to the Community

Tampa, Fla. – January 11, 2010 –Gresham, Smith and Partners, a leading multi-disciplinary design and consulting firm to the built environment, is pleased to announce the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center South Expansion project for which the firm provided design services has been named among the "Best of the Best" in the 2009 Tampa Bay Chapter NAIOP awards.  Recognized by the commercial real estate development association, the project was awarded for its major healthcare contributions to the community.  The 107,500-square-foot design-build project was done in conjunction with Skanska USA Building and completed in March 2009.

4,800-Space Parking Deck Supports Area Growth and Improves Airport Visitor Experience by Providing Safe, Comfortable, and Convenient Year-Round Parking

Grand Rapids, MI – December 29, 2009 -- Gresham, Smith and Partners, a leading multi-disciplinary design and consulting firm to the built environment, is pleased to announce that a new four-level, 4,800-space parking structure at Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR), for which the firm provided design and construction administration services, has been completed.  In support of the airport's long-range Terminal Area and Parking Improvement Program (TAPIP), the parking structure aims to improve the parking experience for airport visitors by providing access to safe, comfortable parking year-round.

GS&P Offices Spread Holiday Cheer To A Variety of Local Organizations

Nashville, Tenn. – December 29, 2009 – – Gresham, Smith and Partners employees celebrated the 2009 Holiday Season by giving back to their communities.  Recognizing the needs of others within their communities, employees made contributions to a variety of local organizations across the country.  A selection of community-oriented activities undertaken by the staff includes the following:

Carla Holmes, P.E., PTOE, Brings More than 20 Years of Experience to Enhance
Firm's Transportation Services

Atlanta, GA – December 11, 2009 – – Gresham, Smith and Partners, a leading multi-disciplinary design and consulting firm to the built environment, is pleased to announce that Carla Holmes, P.E., PTOE, has joined the firm as a senior transportation engineer. Carla has more than two decades of engineering experience in Georgia in both public and private sectors, providing leadership to statewide traffic and Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) initiatives and solutions.  The addition of Carla reaffirms GS&P's commitment to providing clients with a superior traffic, ITS and planning practice.

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. 

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

Nashville, Tenn. – 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.