Entries by Judy Lincoln

Form-Based Zoning Can Bring Municipalities and Developers Together on the Walkable Communities Buyers Want

December 14, 2015 in , , , , /by

Photo by North Charleston.  Published here under a Creative Commons license. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) recently released the results of a nationwide poll showing millennials increasingly prefer walkable communities over the spread-out developments in many present-day suburbs. Other studies have confirmed similar preferences for walkable neighborhoods and mixed-use development; however, traditional zoning approaches, which […]

HRG Receives PSMJ Premier Award for Client Satisfaction

November 24, 2015 in /by

HRG recently conducted a client satisfaction survey using a third-party provider, PSMJ Resources, a leading authority, publisher, and consultant on the effective management of architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) firms. Results from the survey were overwhelmingly positive when comparing HRG against others in the industry. Overall, 95% of survey respondents rated HRG as either meeting […]

Assessing the Condition of Large Sewers

October 13, 2015 in , /by

Determining the condition of large sewers can be challenging, but multiple tools are available to help. This article, which was published in the October 2015 issue of Keystone Water Quality Manager magazine, provides a brief review of large sewer condition assessment tools and gives some guidance in deciding which to use. Knowing the condition of your […]

Building Voter Support for Stormwater Fees

October 6, 2015 in , , , /by

Many local officials realize the need to improve stormwater management to protect water quality, but fear constituents would oppose a new fee for stormwater services. Experience shows a transparent approach that involves community stakeholders can build consensus. by: Adrienne Vicari, P.E.   (These tips are excerpted from an article we published in the October 2015 […]

Erin Threet Honored as ‘Woman Making a Difference’

September 25, 2015 in /by

Lewisburg, PA, Office Manager Erin Threet was honored in the September 25 issue of PA Business Central as a local Woman Making a Difference. PA Business Central is a leading business journal serving the Central Pennsylvania region. Women from across the paper’s 23-county readership area were nominated based on their business success and contributions to the […]

Act 73 Compliance: Calculating Fair Annual Rental Value for Water Systems

September 24, 2015 in , , /by

by: Russ McIntosh   This article was published by Pennsylvania Municipal Authorities Association in the August 2015 issue of their magazine, The Authority. Does your authority lease facilities from its incorporating municipality? If so, your lease payments should be carefully documented and calculated to ensure you are in compliance with Act 73, or a potential legal challenge […]

HRG Named to Central Penn Business Journal’s Top 100

September 3, 2015 in /by

HRG has again been named one of the top 100 privately held companies in Central Pennsylvania, according to the Central Penn Business Journal.  This list is compiled annually by the publication based on total company-wide revenue. “HRG is proud to be a part of the growth and success of the Central Pennsylvania economy,” said HRG […]

Van Voorhis Trailhead Project Creates Recreational Resource Out of Former Brownfield

August 31, 2015 in , /by

HRG is proud to have worked with the Monongahela River Trails Conservancy on converting a remediated brownfield site into a popular trailhead on the Mon River Rail-Trail in Star City, West Virginia.  Formerly the site of a glass manufacturing facility, Monongalia County Commission completed remediation of the site in 2012, paving the way for this […]

Reduce Speeding with Speed Humps and Other Traffic Control Techniques

August 31, 2015 in , /by

Many municipalities have a speeding problem in their neighborhood and wish to address complaints from their residents about safety concerns that result from excessive speed on quiet streets. While those residents often think a stop sign or reduced speed limit will correct the issue, studies indicate that unnecessary stop signs can actually increase speeds on […]

The Potential Advantages of a Stormwater Utility for Financing Your Stormwater Management Needs

August 6, 2015 in , , , /by

by: Adrienne Vicari, P.E. Two years after the passage of Act 68, many municipalities still have legitimate concerns about whether a stormwater authority would be right for their community. In a previous article, HRG addressed concerns about public opposition, up-front costs, and a loss of control over the infrastructure covered under the MS4 permit. In […]