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Hough Neighborhood Survey – Vancouver, WA
The Hough Neighborhood is one of the earliest developed in the Pacific Northwest. This reconnaissance survey project included architectural assessments for a large portion of the neighborhood. Parametrix was responsible for project coordination, data collection and verification, report writing, and coordination with Hough volunteers and City of Vancouver staff. The collected data, including identification of historically significant properties, has been shared through meetings with the neighborhood association and the Historic Preservation Commission of Clark County and will be added to the Washington State Historic Resources Database.
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Downtown Revitalization Plan – Sequim, WA
Parametrix provided planning, engineering, and historic preservation services for the redevelopment of a 16-block area of downtown Sequim. The work included reconstruction of streets and sidewalks, installation of new infrastructure, lighting, landscaping, and streetscape elements. The project also included development of a downtown subarea plan. The intensive public involvement program featured three all-day public workshops which were an integral part of both the subarea plan and the design of the street improvements. Parametrix prepared NEPA and SEPA documentation, including a No Effects Letter for ESA compliance. Parametrix also oversaw construction of the project.
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Sound Transit Link Light Rail – King, Pierce, and Snohomish Counties, WA
Parametrix provided NEPA/SEPA and related environmental services to support Sound Transit’s light rail system, known as Link. Our efforts included alternatives analysis, EIS development, and related environmental services for light rail route, station, and maintenance base alternatives. The light rail system includes Tacoma Link and Central Link, a $3 to $4 billion light rail transit line extending from north Seattle, through the University District, Capitol Hill, downtown Seattle, south Seattle, and Tukwila to Sea-Tac International Airport. The project has at-grade, elevated, and tunnel sections; and passes through the highest density commercial and residential centers in the Northwest, filled with historic structures and underground resources. Parametrix conducted special studies for compliance with Section 106, Section 4(f), and other state and federal regulations as well as National Register nominations
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Oregon Bridge Delivery Program – OR
Parametrix has partnered with ODOT to deliver its award-winning, innovative, and cost-saving bridge delivery program since 2002. We have collaborated with nearly a dozen regulatory agencies to streamline environmental processes, speed delivery of over 350 new or repaired bridges, decrease costs, and provide greater benefits to surrounding communities while saving taxpayers an estimated $50 million. A shared philosophy known as Xtreme Collaboration enabled ODOT and Parametrix to efficiently and cost-effectively work with federal and state agencies including the Federal Highway Administration, Army Corps of Engineers, Oregon Department of State Lands, State Historic Preservation Office, and Environmental Protection Agency.
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Columbia River Crossing Project – OR and WA
The Columbia River Crossing project is aimed at improving the mobility, reliability, and accessibility for automobile, freight, transit, bicycle, and pedestrian users of the I-5 corridor from SR 500 in Vancouver to approximately Columbia Boulevard in Portland. Parametrix is managing the environmental analysis including cultural resources issues. Parametrix is leading the preparation of the historic built environment resource documentation and the visual resource documentation for this complicated project involving multiple bi-state entities jointly aligned to find a solution to problems associated with the I-5 crossing that links the Portland-Vancouver metropolitan region at the Columbia River. Due to its proximity to the Columbia River, the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, Vancouver National Historic Reserve, and virtually hundreds of other historic and recreational properties throughout the project area that might be impacted by the project, cultural and recreational resource issues are expected to be among the most critical to be addressed throughout the project.
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Vancouver Heritage Outreach – WA
Parametrix developed and executed a public education and outreach campaign for the Vancouver/ Clark County Historic Preservation Program. The program annually sponsors events and develops outreach materials. The 2006 work plan included a booth at the Home and Garden Idea Fair, a lecture on modern architecture, and the cultivation of a nomination to the historic register for the historic Kiggins Theater.
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Newberg-Dundee Transportation Improvements – OR
Parametrix is providing planning, environmental compliance, and preliminary design for 11 miles of new highway alignment through Oregon’s Willamette Valley wine growing region. Identified as one of the state’s highest priorities for congestion relief, the project is developing context-sensitive transportation solutions that meet mobility needs while protecting and enhancing the region’s sense of place. Parametrix is preparing historic resource and visual resource documentation for the EIS. We have reviewed the historic and visual resource technical reports for the LEIS, conducted a reconnaissance level survey, and prepared a preliminary baseline report of all historic resources in the project area. We will prepare all documentation for historic and visual resources to meet federal, state, and local agency requirements.
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US 50 Corridor East Project – CO
This 150-mile-long corridor in southeastern Colorado follows the Arkansas River and much of the Santa Fe Trail. US 50 is the key transportation link that bonds 10 southeastern rural Colorado communities along the corridor. Through a tiered EIS, transportation and safety issues are being evaluated. Potential solutions include several potential bypasses of the existing route around the towns that currently use US 50 as their Main Street. Parametrix, as a subconsultant, is serving as a senior advisor for the tiered NEPA process as well as the lead for historic and cultural resources. We are working with CDOT cultural staff and Colorado SHPO to identify the significant historic resources along US 50 and to address possible affects for Section 106 and Section 4(f) requirements.
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Alaska Department of Transportation – Anchorage, AK
Parametrix is serving as the Historic Built Environment Specialist to scope ADOT projects and prepare Section 106 and Section 4(f) reports as needed.
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Humbolt Garden Housing Rehabilitation – Portland, OR
Parametrix completed the Section 106 cultural clearance for the low income housing rehabilitation of Humboldt Garden Project which includes 101 public housing units.
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US 95, Wyoming Avenue to Ohio Match Road – ID
This project consists of transportation improvements along a 5-mile section of US 95, widening the road to four lanes, and introducing a new interchange area. Parametrix conducted background research and a reconnaissance level survey, evaluating historic resources for National Register eligibility, and evaluating visual and 4(f) resources based on FHWA guidelines. Documentation consisted of photographs, mapping, and technical.
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