Educators have known for years that how classrooms are designed has a direct impact on student learning. According to a 2015 study published in the Building and Environment journal, altering certain key aspects of classrooms can increase student learning outcomes by 16 percent.

The City of Chelan has hired SCJ Alliance to implement the wayfinding objective on the Chelan Downtown Master Plan. This is an objective meant to create more effective signage through the city. The overarching goal of the wayfinding program is to focus on directional signage such as those signs pointing folks in the direction of […]

SCJ Alliance hired Aaron Knight as a project manager and George Hilen as a project engineer in the Gig Harbor office. They work in the transportation design group.  SCJ said the two engineers have worked together for years designing municipal roadway, corridor and intersection improvements.

Those who live or attend school in Centralia’s Borst neighborhood will soon have safer accessibility and a more visually appealing street. The Borst Avenue Improvement Project will increase pedestrian and bicycle safety, beautify the area, and create a smoother drive for vehicles between Eshom and Johnson Roads.

With many sidewalks around the City of Yelm in need of repair and replacement, Yelm City Council allocated funding in the 2019-2020 biennial budget to repair sidewalks, improve walkability, and increase pedestrian safety throughout our community.