Charles P. Johnson & Associates, Inc.

Happy Thanksgiving, from your friends at CPJ. Please note, our offices will be closed this Thursday. We will reopen on Friday with limited staffing. Wishing you a joyful and safe holiday.

This fall, CPJ Senior Planner and Landscape Architect, Jason Dunlap led landscape certification inspections with other CPJ team members and Ryan Homes to ensure all plantings matched the approved plans and provided an optimal homebuyer experience. Beyond the inspections, Jason took the opportunity to share insights on key design principles and regulatory requirements. These on-site discussions are critical for showing how thoughtful design on paper translates to quality outcomes on the ground. These photos serve as more than documentation—they’re references for maintaining high standards across all our projects, now and into the future. #landscapearchitecture #planninganddesign #siteinspections #DesignExcellence #TeamworkInAction #QualityDesign #SustainableLandscapes

Last week, key members of CPJ attended the Maryland Municipal League? (MML) 2024 Fall Conference, an inspiring event where councilmembers, mayors, town clerks, and commissioners gathered to collaborate and share new ideas for Maryland's future. As proud strategic partners and exhibitors, we connected with over 350 attendees, fostering relationships and sparking conversations about community growth. In Maryland, November is recognized as Municipal Government Works (MGW) Month — a time to celebrate the work municipal governments do to create beautiful parks, safe neighborhoods, and thriving local businesses. We’re excited to use what we learned to continue supporting and enhancing our communities. #MML2024 #civilengineering #MunicipalGovernmentWorksMonth

This month, key staff from CPJ's Surveys Division—Steve Jones, Dan Burke Jr., and Bill Pugh—attended the Maryland Society of Surveyors 2024 Fall Conference. Steve Jones was recognized for his continued service as Treasurer for?MSS, while Bill Pugh was recognized as Chairman of the Chesapeake Chapter. A special highlight was Dave Doyle, a close friend of CPJ, presenting the Oath of Office during the installation ceremony. We’re proud to support our staff's dedication to advancing the surveying profession.?Congratulations?to all!

This September, key staff from CPJ joined federal, state, and Montgomery County leaders to celebrate the groundbreaking of Hillandale Gateway, marking the start of a transformative 463-home affordable housing development. CPJ is proud to have played a critical role in bringing this project to life. Our team collaborated with site and building architects on the final site plan, processed road improvement plans with the county and state, designed innovative stormwater solutions, completed water and sewer design, and processed site construction permits. Hillandale Gateway will be the first Passive House & Zero-Net Energy multifamily project in Maryland and the largest development in East County in 50 years. Be sure to check out the Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County to learn more! #HillandaleGateway #AffordableHousing #Sustainability Visit this link to read more about this project: https://lnkd.in/e8i44MBF

Since 2013, CPJ has proudly participated in the County Engineers Association of Maryland (CEAM) Fall Conference. Last week, we engaged in insightful technical sessions and forged valuable connections with fellow attendees. We are excited to apply what we’ve learned and continue building on the relationships we established.

We had an amazing time last weekend at our company picnic! From the delicious food to fun games and a pi?ata for the kids, there was something for everyone. We wrapped up the day with a delicious dessert spread and a group photo to capture the memories. A big thanks to everyone who came out and made it a day to remember!

Our team is thrilled to be participating in the County Engineers Association of Maryland (CEAM) 2024 Fall Conference in Ocean City, MD, from tomorrow through Friday. Visit our booth to meet our experts and discover how we can help you achieve your Vision of Success!

We’re excited to share one of our latest projects—a stunning 10-acre parcel in Harwood, MD. The owner’s vision was to preserve the natural landscape and native vegetation while upgrading to a new dwelling and accessory structure. Our team brought this vision to life through innovative site design, stormwater management, grading, and septic system installation. Harwood’s challenging high groundwater and poor soil conditions required us to integrate two 3,000-gallon concrete holding tanks and develop a stormwater management system that enhanced the site’s natural drainage patterns. From site layout to septic design, we’re proud to have delivered a home that beautifully blends modern living with environmental stewardship. This project is a true testament to how thoughtful design can achieve an owner’s vision while protecting the environment. #sitedesign #sustainableliving #environmentalstewardship #stormwatermanagement

CPJ is addressing significant erosion issues at the Livingston Woods Outfall project site in Prince George’s County, where a 291-foot stream channel has widened and eroded, impacting nearby properties and is causing significant sediment loss. With near vertical banks reaching up to 9 feet, the stream struggles to manage floodwaters during heavy rains. In July 2024, our team conducted a topographic survey, followed by fieldwork to measure stream cross-sections, longitudinal profiles, and pebble counts—steps that are critical to restoring the natural balance of this waterway. We’re very proud and thankful for all of our hard working field staff who endured through a very hot summer! #EnvironmentalEngineering?#WaterwayRestoration?#SustainableSolutions?#Fieldwork?#CPJProjects