What you don’t know can be fatal: Safety First
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What you don’t know can be fatal: Safety First

The tragic 2007 fire at the Deutsche Bank Building in New York City exposed safety lapses and communication breakdowns at various levels. It prompted renewed emphasis on “safety first”, and a major overhaul of demolition and abatement processes in the City.

Smart Growth with Light Rail Transit, Jersey City NJ

Smart Growth with Light Rail Transit, Jersey City NJ

MLK Drive station on the Hudson Bergen Light Rail Transit was a centerpiece of the MLK Drive Redevelopment Plan. It brought vitality and resurgence to a neglected Jersey City neighborhood by promoting smart growth.

Buddhist Torana at Kearny NJ Town Hall

Buddhist Torana at Kearny NJ Town Hall

The addition to the Historic Town Hall in Kearny NJ welcomes you through an entrance portal reminiscent of the Buddhist Torana. The entrance portal is derived from a stone pediment that existed before the addition was built.