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???Exciting News for Lake Charles!??? The Anita Drive Park, a 1.56-acre city-owned tract, is set to become a vibrant neighborhood park thanks to the vision of the City of Lake Charles Parks and Recreation Department. CSRS played a key role in developing a comprehensive master plan that incorporates open play spaces and serves as a hub for community events. Planned amenities include: - Children’s splash pad - Picnic pavilion - Lighted walking path - Restroom facilities - Open play lawn - Site furnishings & enhanced landscaping These features will provide essential recreational opportunities, promote physical activity, and foster social engagement for residents of all ages. Following the master plan’s completion, CSRS helped the city secure $400,000 in grant funding through the FY 2021 CDBG-CV Love Louisiana Outdoors Program. This funding ensures the park will enhance the neighborhood’s quality of life, increase property values, and contribute to a safer, more connected community. CSRS also provided engineering, landscape architecture, and architectural design services, guiding the city through the public bidding process and securing a general contractor for implementation. Anita Drive Park is on its way to becoming an inviting green space where families can gather, children can play, and residents can enjoy outdoor recreation, and the overall well-being of the community.??? (https://lnkd.in/gpA9cNfa)

Proud to share some exciting news! ?? Our Principal Stokka Brown, MS, PE, CFM has helped the City of Central achieve a Class 5 rating from the National Flood Insurance Program. This rating jump means a 25% discount on flood insurance premiums for residents starting October 1st. This saves Central residents nearly $1 million in flood insurance premiums annually. Only two other Louisiana governments achieved this rating in 2024. The improvements include: ? Comprehensive stormwater management ? Custom flood prediction modeling ? Enhanced drainage maintenance ? New development rules ? Regular aerial imaging We also implemented a real-time flood forecasting website called EarlyFloWS. This cutting-edge system provides residents with live water level predictions at key locations throughout the city. Flood resilience matters. Communities deserve protection. We deliver solutions. Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/gKix_B7j

Exciting Leadership Announcement!!?? We are thrilled to announce the promotion of Kelly Faerber to Practice Lead – NEPA and Environmental Permitting at CSRS! As a dedicated geologist and biologist within our Environmental Group, Kelly has played a key role in navigating complex environmental regulations and ensuring sustainable solutions for our clients. Her expertise in NEPA and environmental permitting has been instrumental in driving impactful projects forward. Please join us?in congratulating Kelly on this well-deserved achievement! ? #CSRS?#Leadership

?? We are proud to announce the groundbreaking of Desiard Street Phase II in Monroe! As the Design Engineer and Landscape Architect for this transformative downtown project, CSRS is helping revitalize Monroe's urban core through thoughtful infrastructure improvements that enhance both functionality and aesthetics. ? The improvements include green drainage solutions, landscaped street islands, enhanced lighting, road resurfacing, widened sidewalks with decorative pavers, and upgraded pedestrian amenities for greater safety and accessibility. ? Phase I is nearing completion, with Phase II now underway. These improvements will create a more walkable, sustainable, and vibrant downtown corridor for Monroe residents and visitors alike. ? We're honored to partner with the City of Monroe and the Downtown Economic Development District (DEDD) on this impactful project! ? #UrbanDesign #CivilEngineering #LandscapeArchitecture #DowntownRevitalization #Monroe #Infrastructure

Happy Mardi Gras! As we celebrate this season of tradition, culture, and community, we embrace the joy and energy it brings. Wishing everyone a safe and festive celebration! ?????? #MardiGras #Community #Celebration

This Black History Month, we pause to honor the remarkable achievements and lasting influence of African Americans throughout our nation's history. Their stories, struggles, and successes have shaped America profoundly. From arts and science to politics and social justice, these contributions continue to enrich our lives and workplaces daily. At our company, we believe true progress happens when everyone's voice matters. We're grateful for the diversity of thought, experience, and background that makes our team stronger. This month offers a wonderful chance to learn, listen, and grow together. We invite everyone to join us in celebrating these important histories—not just in February, but all year long. ?? #BlackHistoryMonth #Community #Learning #Growth

?? Exciting news! We're proud to announce that our Early Flood Warning System (?????????? ?????????? - https://lnkd.in/gcaS-TCG) is now live in Central, Louisiana! A huge thank you to the ???????? ???? ?????????????? (https://lnkd.in/gu2BJBca) for their trust and collaboration in bringing this innovative system to their community. Why is this a game-changer for Central? Early FloWS combines real-time data from multiple sources - including stream gauges, weather radar, and advanced computer models - to predict flooding with street-level precision. This means: ?? Families get crucial early warnings through city notifications ?? Emergency teams can position resources exactly where they're needed ?? Better planning for evacuation routes when every minute counts ?? Critical infrastructure (power, water, communications) stays better protected The best part? The system keeps learning and improving, adapting to changes in land use and drainage patterns to maintain accurate predictions over time. We're looking forward to bringing Early FloWS to more communities. Every community deserves the best tools for keeping their residents safe when flooding threatens. Want to learn how Early FloWS can protect your community? Drop us a message! ?? #FloodSafety #EmergencyManagement #CityOfCentral ?#Innovation #CommunityResilience

Happy Engineers Week! ?? At CSRS, our engineers are the driving force of our mission to build stronger, smarter communities. Their dedication to planning, designing, funding, and implementing sustainable projects ensures that we meet today's challenges and pave the way for a resilient future. Join us in celebrating their invaluable contributions! ?? #HappyEngineersWeek #BuildingBetterCommunities #EngineeringForTheFuture

???Exciting Leadership Announcement!??? We're thrilled to announce Spencer Johnson, P.E. as CSRS's new Water Resources Practice Lead! Spencer brings extensive expertise in advanced hydraulic modeling and flood mitigation to this key leadership role. He will be leading a group that's at the forefront of transforming how Louisiana communities address flood risks and build resilience. Our Water Resources team has pioneered comprehensive approaches that deliver real results for communities, as demonstrated in the City of Central. There, our state-of-the-art hydraulic models and data-driven strategies led to: - Enhanced flood risk reduction projects - Successful grant acquisitions to fund projects' implementation - Strengthened development regulations - Improved flood forecasting capabilities - An improved FEMA Community Rating System rating from 7 to 5, significantly reducing residents' flood insurance costs Under Spencer's leadership, we look forward to scaling these proven strategies across Louisiana, helping more communities better identify flood risks, prepare for flood events, and implement effective mitigation measures. Spencer's promotion reflects CSRS's commitment to recognizing internal talent while furthering our mission of Building Stronger, Smarter Communities Together. Join us in congratulating Spencer as he guides our Water Resources practice into its next chapter of innovation and community impact! #WaterResources #Engineering #FloodMitigation #Leadership #Infrastructure #Louisiana #CSRS #CommunityResilience

Join us at the Louisiana School Boards Association 87th Annual Convention from February 25-27! Don't miss the chance to connect with our team at Booth 17: Louis Saab, Natalie Graham, Judith Dillon-Anderson, Ed Jenkins, AIA, NCARB, Bill Barry, and Warren Drake. ?? They'll be ready to discuss how CSRS can effectively meet all your program management and disaster recovery needs. We hope to see you there!