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Connect with AKRF and GreenUP at the Green Stormwater Infrastructure Projects & Innovations Showcase this Thursday, March 20th, from 4:30-7:00pm. AKRF’s Carolyn Paone will be presenting “Building Resilience: Enhancing Community and Climate Preparedness in East Falls and Manayunk” during The Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia hosted showcase. Register today:?https://lnkd.in/eMUWz6dh #resiliency #greeninfrastructure #philadelphia #climatechange

Congratulations to the NYC Department of Design and Construction, NYC Department of Social Services, and the design-build team on topping out construction for the $128 million Brownsville Multi-Service Center in Brooklyn. AKRF is providing site assessment and remediation services for the 60,000-square-foot facility, which will serve as a community hub equipped with a teaching kitchen, community garden, green roofs, office space, and more. Read on: https://lnkd.in/eWN4_KwX (Photo via NYCDDC) #communitydevelopment #aecindustry #toppingout #brooklyn

AKRF received two honorable mentions in the corporate identity and website categories at SMPS Philadelphia's 2025 Marketing Communications Awards. Our appreciation goes out to our marketing team for showcasing our brand in its best light, and to our branding consultant, TOKY, for their trusted partnership during our rebrand. Thank you for the recognition, SMPS Philadelphia! Aracely Coronado, Stephanie Pagán-Guridy, Emilija Balandyte ? #aecindustry #MCAawards2025 #marketingaward

Join the East Falls Development Corporation, the Manayunk Development Corporation, and Nora Schmidt, PE, and Megan Schmidt of AKRF for a free flood resiliency seminar on Tuesday, March 4th, from 12-1pm. Register today to learn how EFDC, MDC and AKRF secured funding, engaged stakeholders and developed recommendations to confront living on the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia: https://lnkd.in/gSnBhDkT #resiliency #floodmitigation #philadelphia?

We recently hosted an inaugural meet-and-greet for AKRF's Emerging Professionals—a firmwide community to bring together our talented junior-level staff. Complete with coffee, pastries, and a collaborative vision board, the event marked the first of many networking, career development, and philanthropic programs for our EPs! ? #emergingprofessionals #mentorship #careers #aecindustry

AKRF is excited to welcome Benjamin A. Houghton as Senior Vice President for acoustics, noise and vibration. Benjamin's holistic approach to acoustic design—coupled with his strong understanding of building systems and architectural requirements—bolsters our team's expertise in creating spaces that sound as good as they look. Connect with Benjamin: https://lnkd.in/eeakHfcD #acoustics #acousticalconsultant #aecindustry

Justin Krebs, PhD, Senior Vice President of AKRF’s offshore wind program, recently met at Congressman Andy Harris’s office in Washington DC alongside fellow representatives from Maryland businesses serving the offshore wind industry. They led a productive discussion on the economic opportunities and environmental benefits of offshore wind for our local communities in Maryland and addressed challenges to the industry. Thank you to Legislative Director Travis Trejo for meeting with us and Representative Andy Harris for this opportunity. ? AKRF?energy professionals continue to contribute to research and education to best inform stakeholders about impacts from the wind sector’s development. Visit our website to learn more: https://lnkd.in/ehm7_Tdb ? Pictured from left to right: Matt Drew, InSight BUILD; Justin Krebs, AKRF; Teaera Strum, Strum Contracting Co. Inc; Lee Connor, John S. Connor, Inc. and Travis Trejo. #offshorewind #renewableenergy #energy #sustainability

We're excited to share the appointment of this year's new and promoted officers—leaders guided by our belief that to be original is to be transformative. Ashley Ley, AICP, and Rebecca Kinal, PE, have been promoted to Senior Vice President, and Laura Morales, Eric Morgenweck, and Bilal Khan have been promoted to Vice President. https://lnkd.in/eQq4eK3B #leadership #aecindustry #careerdevelopment

Connect with us at the New York Water Environment Association 97th Annual Conference today and tomorrow. Join tomorrow’s “Session 36: NYC Stormwater,” moderated by David Stahl, and meet other AKRF professionals during the conference: Patrick Parault, Rebecca Kriss, George Penesis, Olivia Parker, Keri Cibelli, Serena Anne Cattau, Brandon Castaneda, and Madelaine Smith. #stormwater #urbanresiliency #NYWEA #greeninfrastructure

AKRF planners and engineers recently led a Mount Kisco community forum to discuss priority recommendations for a village-wide Complete Streets Study, bringing the village one step closer to applying for federal Safe Street and Roads for All grant funding. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e76PjSJv #communityengagement #outreach #planning