Emerson Bike Rack

Leading healthcare enterprise Centene Corporation’s sprawling headquarters in the upscale suburb of Clayton, MO, includes several buildings and outdoor plazas, but the campus, developed in phases, lacked a cohesive aesthetic and the plazas were experiencing drainage issues. A multiyear redesign of the campus, coined Centene End to End, aimed to unify the campus experience from one end to the other with streetscape improvements, walkways, and functional, beautiful plazas. 

The Nickel Plate railroad long ago ceased being an active rail line, only running occasionally for recreational purposes. The City of Fishers explored alternative uses, landing on a rail-to-trail project that is converting nearly five miles of rail line into a pedestrian corridor and linear park. 

Located on the St. Joseph River in Mishawaka, IN, a town of 50,000 near South Bend, Robert C. Beutter Riverfront Park was built in the early 2000s. Initial plans called for a phased approach to adding amenities to the 10-acre park, including a future event center, ice rink, and café. Recently, one of the amenities was completed.

For college students, having places to connect, relax, and study in a central hub is important to building a sense of community and belonging.

When the City of Fullerton initiated a multi-million dollar, phased renovation of its 35-acre Hillcrest Park, it was guided by a central goal: “acknowledge Hillcrest Park as a significant community asset and reclaim its rightful place as the city’s premier park.”

When Rowan College at Burlington County (RCBC) administrators made the decision to close its Pemberton campus, it set off a “whirlwind of activity” at the Mount Laurel campus. The activity included construction of a new 78,000-square-foot Student Success Center, renovations big and small to every existing building in order to accommodate the larger student population, and a central quad greenspace.