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Greetings from Olsson Associates
Airplanes, soccer balls, and porch swings. While varied in nature, Olsson Associates helps keep each item up in the air, so to speak. First of all this month we'd like to share an update about new FAA regulations that affect the way surveying is performed on airport projects. While these are new regulations, Diane Hofer and the Airports team are well versed in these changes and can help you avoid project delays at your airport, keeping planes in the air. We'll then kick on down the street to read about the new Overland Park Soccer Complex. Numerous Olsson teams were involved in this venture, and we were excited to be part of the complex's grand opening just a few weeks ago. After a family day at the soccer field, who wouldn't be in the mood for relaxing at home on the porch swing? If you were intrigued by our last newsletter about smart growth, or urbanism, and the new LEED for Neighborhood Development rating system, don't forget that we're offering a free Webinar on October 15. From airports to soccer fields to your own back porch, Olsson has a hand in smart growth in your community. I hope you enjoy this issue of Perspectives, and, as always, stay in touch. Sterling Cramer, PE, LEED AP Kansas City Office Leader 913.748.2519 or scramer@oaconsulting.com | |
New Survey Standards for Airports
By Diane Hofer, PE, Airports Team
In May 2009, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) published new survey standards that have had a significant impact on master planning, as well as runway construction projects that are funded with FAA grants. The standards are contained in the new 492-page Advisory Circular (AC) 150/5300-18B (aka "18B").
The detailed standards require not only specific survey procedures, but also the input of GIS attributes. Raw data files are submitted to the FAA, along with the electronic drawing files and GIS files. While the standards are currently limited to runway and planning projects, ultimately all FAA-funded planning, design, and as-built surveys must meet the standards. These standards will be implemented over the next year or so.
In addition, when imagery/aerial photography is needed, the new AC 150/5300-17B requires that this be completed with the leaves still on the trees. The imagery data files must then be approved by the FAA before the survey can begin. This can delay projects by 6-12 months as we wait for FAA approval and then the growing season. READ MORE |
Webinar: LEED for Neighborhood Development
In the August Perspectives, we shared information about Sustainable Neighborhood Developments. If you're interested in learning more, please sign up (link below) to take part in this upcoming Webinar.
Olsson Associates will present "LEED for Neighborhood Development," an AIA approved, one-hour course. This Webinar presentation will cover the draft, post-pilot version of the LEED-ND rating system, which is expected to "go live" in the fall.
We will discuss existing sustainable neighborhoods and will touch on how LEED-ND principles are becoming more appealing to homeowners. Overall, this rating system has a number of positive impacts for those in the development and design industry, which we'll discuss.
October 15, 2009
Noon - 1 p.m., CDT
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Featured Project: Overland Park Soccer Complex | Overland Park, Kansas
Game On!
 Olsson Associates is proud to be part of the DLR Group, Workshop, and CHA Sports team that worked with the City of Overland Park to bring more of the world's most popular sport to Overland Park, Kansas. The new Overland Park Soccer Complex consists of 12 lighted, regulation-size, synthetic-turf fields, three cafes, and a 16,000-square-foot field house. The fields are broken into three pods with a stream corridor that splits the pods. The overall layout of the complex was designed to work in harmony with the environment by preserving existing stream vegetation, enhancing the natural corridor for wildlife habitat, and protecting water quality. The fields are not the only green feature in this complex; "green" best management practices were used through bioswales and a rain garden with native plantings. Both were installed to remove pollutants found in stormwater runoff, reduce erosion, and minimize frequent flooding. READ MORE | |
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Arizona Park Wins Parents' Picks Award
Peoria, Arizona's Rio Vista Park and Recreation Center has won Nickelodeon's Parents' Picks Award for best Phoenix-area playground or park. Between 2001 and 2003, Olsson master planned and designed the park for the city and master planned the recreation center site as a facility within the park. |
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