Put a Lid on It! SCJ Rehabs Historic Sidewalk Tunnels

Adding to the unique charm of Port Townsend’s historic core are century-old tunnel areas under some of the sidewalks. The sidewalk lids were deteriorating and structurally unsound. Recognizing the potential impact of construction to downtown businesses, the city combined needed…

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Improving Infrastructure in the “Wild West”

Photo credit: Winthrop Chamber of Commerce It’s like stepping back in time – to the Wild West – as you drive along Riverside Drive into downtown Winthrop. Buildings with board and batten siding, old-fashioned signs, wooden boardwalks and tin roof…

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Port Townsend Wins Economic Vitality Award

Congratulations Port Townsend Main Street Program (PTMSP)!!! Earlier this year they received the “Economic Vitality” award at Washington Main Street’s Excellence on Main Awards Ceremony. Adding to the unique charm of Port Townsend’s historic core are century-old tunnel areas under some…

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Wilkeson Corridor Plan

Rendering by Kelly Carson, RWD Shea Carr Jewell staff love to work in small communities:  the history and tradition, the sense of ownership that long-time residents have, and the close-knit community dynamic where no one is allowed to be an…

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Evolving Streets

Shea Carr Jewell staff visited with clients at the Washington State American Public Works Association and American Planning Association meetings in October. At both conferences, we were approached by planning and public works staff with questions about incorporating new stormwater…

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Chelan’s Lakeside Trail

On July 14, 2011, the Chelan City Council approved the design completed by SCJ’s transportation engineering team for the section of the trail nearest Lakeside Park.  Completing this project required extensive public outreach to property owners along the planned trail…

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