CONGRESS

SQUARE REDESIGN
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

SUBMITTED TO: THE CITY OF PORTLAND PURCHASING OFFICE

SUBMITTED BY: WRT
JANUARY 28TH, 2016

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COVER LETTER
January 28, 2016
Matthew Fitzgerald
City Purchasing Manager
The City of Portland Purchasing Office
389 Congress Street
Portland, Maine 04101

Dear Matthew and Selection Committee Members,

Intersections are where people meet, exchange, experience, engage, and create stories and memories. At the
heart of the Portland peninsula, the public realm of Congress Square has always been the communitys social
intersection, acting as a platform for urban life. The Congress Square Redesign represents an exciting and one of
a kind opportunity to reimagine that intersection, and the WRT design team is delighted to present our proposal
to be a part of that transformation.
WRT has been engaging urban places with creative and innovative thinking for over 50 years. We respect and
value the power of placemaking in the community. Our sensitive and engaging approach to transforming a public
realm allows people to experience stories and reflect on local heritage, culture, and values in a place that facilitates many programs and activities. Intertwining a story within an urban space through placemaking is a strong
focus in our practice, and we have assembled a team of consultants, each highly accomplished in their respective
fields, to address the various narratives that will weave that story together. Our team brings a balance of skills
and insights, and offers the versatility and depth necessary to adjust their efforts as the work progresses to accommodate the City of Portlands needs.
Our Team Members are as follows;

Bluecadet Environmental and Interactive Graphic Design

Patrick Cullina Urban Horticulturist

Sebago Technics Civil Engineering and Traffic Engineering guidance

VJ Associates Cost Estimating

We greatly appreciate the opportunity to provide a design solution to transform this intersection into an inspirational urban destination in the City of Portland. To that extent, we submit the attached qualification materials for
your review and consideration, and thank you for your interest in our team.

Sincerely,

Keiko Tsuruta Cramer, ASLA

Principal
215.430.5015
kcramer@WRTdesign.com

WRT | STEELSTACKS ARTS + CULTURAL CAMPUS, BETHLEHEM, PA

CONTENTS

COVER SHEET

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COVER LETTER

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CONTENTS

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OVERVIEW

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PROJECT UNDERSTANDING

APPROACH

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COLLABORATIVE STRUCTURE

PROJECT STAFF

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REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS

REFERENCES

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WRT | DUTCH KILLS GREEN | LONG ISLAND CITY, NY

OVERVIEW
Located in the heart of the citys Arts District, Congress Square is surrounded by historic landmarks
and high-profile buildings, and Congress Square Park is the prime location of public activities and
attractions for many residents, visitors, and tourists year-round. Although it has developed a strong
sense of place in the community, a high volume of vehicular traffic navigating the historic alignment of
colonial streets has prevented the Square from extending its potential as a limitless public realm.
It is our understanding that the design teams role is to work with the City of Portland, an Artist, and
other consultants to continue to build upon the momentum begun by Portland community stakeholders and to incorporate a community vision which can transform the Square into the more vibrant,
flexible, and pedestrian-friendly urban amenity that it was for so long and could be again.
WRT is dedicated to improving the quality of the built environment, and thereby the quality of life, for
residents and users of buildings, landscapes, cities, and regions. Beginning with the revitalization of
the Baltimore Inner Harbor, and most recently with the successful urban transformation of Bethlehem
Pennsylvanias Steelstacks Arts and Cultural Campus, it has always been our mission to protect natural and historic resources, promote social justice and economic well-being, and create livable human
habitats that reflect local heritage, culture, and values. Landscape design will be our primary tool to
intertwine the layers of testimony and engagement, through collaborative efforts to connect the different scales and programs of the urban environment of Portland. To that end, WRT will be the Prime
Consultant, leading Urban Design, Landscape Architectural Design and Community Engagement, and
will be joined by Sebago Technics, a local engineering consultant that can provide site-specific local
knowledge and a boots-on-the-ground ability to respond quickly to the needs of the project. Additionally, the team includes national thought leaders in the fields of urban horticulture, with Patrick
Cullina, and in environmental graphic design with Bluecadet. Our team will serve as the eyes and ears
of the community, helping to filter and synthesize the public, the artist, and the stakeholders ideas to
build consensus and shape the evolution of the future Congress Square.

BACK COVE
EAST END
BAYSIDE DISTRICT

OLD PORT DISTRICT

INTERSTATE 295

WATERFRONT DISTRICT
WEST END
CASCO BAY

ARTS DISTRICT

CASCO BAY BRIDGE

MONUMENT SQUARE

PUBLIC LIBRARY
HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PORTLAND STAGE
STATE THEATRE

MUSEUM OF ART

CIVIC CENTER

EASTLAND PARK HOTEL

AFRICAN TRIBAL MUSEUM

CONGRESS SQUARE

CHILDREN'S MUSEUM

PROJECT UNDERSTANDING
The Scope of Work for the design services for Congress Square comprises the Schematic Design
for the entire Congress Square, Coordination with Artists and Public Arts in Congress Square, Coordination with the State & High Two-Way Project, incorporating Community Input and Engagement
through three public meetings, preparing a Preliminary Cost Estimate and Implementation Phasing
Plan, as well as working with representatives of the City of Portland to assist with the Review Board
and Approvals process.
The key goals of the Congress Square Redesign are to create:

A more prominent Square and distinguished public realm in the heart of the Arts District

A Square that embraces the interpretive history and story of Portland

A more pedestrian-friendly, accessible, and visible Square that welcomes all visitors

A more flexible Square that accommodates the spatial variety of programs day and night

A Square that is an attraction in all seasons

A more sustainable Square that is more adaptive to microclimate conditions

We understand the importance of incorporating artists that will strengthen the identity to the Square
and the ways in which people interact and engage with the space at multiple scales. Our proposed
design team members are prepared to review the information in relation to the Square provided by
the City and their consultants, intertwine and understand the pieces, and deliver a vibrant and cohesive design in a timely and effective manner for the City of Portland.

REveal

REclaim

REjoin

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APPROACH
If the goal of the project is to create a high quality, distinctive, and vital public realm for the
community and the City, it will be critical to REveal, REclaim, and REdesign the segmented pieces of
the current intersection with simple and effective design elements. Landscape architectural design
will provide the framework necessary to empower the current site condition, which is already deeplyrooted and highly-recognized in the community, and evolve it into a unified and comprehensive
Congress Square.
REveal
Means to carefully review and analyze the current site conditions and activities to discover hidden and
unused potential of the public space and its elements.
REclaim
Means to carefully review and understand the history and culture of the City of Portland to learn and
showcase the true identity of Congress Square.
REjoin
The spaces are there, the stories are there, and activities engaging the people are there. The redesign
will add a multiplier effect to remix and intertwine them together into One Square.
As part of our approach, it is critical to understand the most salient technical issues of the site from
an early stage. WRT will work closely in coordination with the project consultants as well as the client
groups to establish a coherent design that satisfies the objectives of the project. The scope of work
will address the following technical components:

Ensuring site accessibility and enhancing pedestrian and vehicular circulation to, and around,
the site and to the adjacent urban fabric and amenities.
Integrating sustainable methods of stormwater management into the site design.
Designing a planting palette that supports environmental, social, and educational benefits.
Outdoor furnishing: The strategic use of outdoor furnishing is aimed to encourage social
interaction or dynamic conversations among pieces of history and interpretive content.
With furnishing to accommodate various sizes of groups (from single spectators to classes
and larger public gatherings in the space), the arrangement will be flexible and designed to
enhance the experience of visitors to the site.
The environmental graphics will be developed in concert with the Artist, the stakeholders, and
the City to accentuate the historical and cultural content and compose visitors experiences in
an accessible and well-designed manner.

Our approach is founded in gaining a thorough understanding of our subjects through immersive
analysis and site research, community engagement through public workshops and design charrettes,
and the exploration of a range of possible design solutions through idea generation, testing and
iteration, and executing the best possible solution through intense interdisciplinary teamwork. In that
manner, we work to arrive at solutions that are as fitting as they are innovative. Working with the client
and the Artist, the design team will establish a design vision and framework to enhance Congress
Square as a public place in the City of Portland.

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COLLABORATIVE STRUCTURE
THE CITY
OF
PORTLAND
FRIENDS OF
CONGRESS SQUARE
PARK

HISTORIC
PRESERVATION
BOARD
PLANNING
BOARD
LAND BANK
COMMISSION/
PARKS
COMMISSION

ARTIST
+ PUBLIC ARTS

CONGRESS
SQUARE
REDESIGN

STAKEHOLDERS

CITY COUNCIL

MAINE DOT

CITY
CONSULTANTS

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WRT | HOOVER-MASON TRESTLE, BETHLEHEM, PA

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PROJECT STAFF

WRT
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS
PRINCIPAL IN CHARGE: KEIKO TSURUTA CRAMER, ASLA
PROJECT DIRECTOR / DESIGN LEAD: MISA HSINYI CHEN, ASLA
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT LEAD: GARLEN CAPITA

BLUECADET
ENVIRONMENTAL AND INTERACTIVE GRAPHIC DESIGN
CREATIVE DIRECTOR + STRATEGY: JOSH GOLDBLUM
PROJECT MANAGER: VICTORIA JONES
CONTENT STRATEGY: KSENIA DYNKIN

SEBAGO
CIVIL & TRAFFIC ENGINEERING
VICE PRESIDENT, TRANSPORTATION SERVICES: STEPHEN S. SAWYER, JR., P.E.
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER: DANIEL L. RILEY, P.E., CFM
VICE PRESIDENT, ENGINEERING & PROJECT DEVELOPMENT: OWENS A. MCCULLOUGH, P.E., LEED-AP

PATRICK CULLINA
URBAN HORTICULTURAL SPECIALIST

VJ ASSOCIATES
COST ESTIMATING
DIVISIONAL DIRECTOR/PROJECT MANAGER: CLIVE TYSOE, MRICS, CCP

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FIRM PROFILE
WRT (Wallace Roberts & Todd) is a na onal prac ce that oers services in planning, urban design, architecture, and landscape
architecture. Since its incep on, our prac ce has been dedicated to improving the quality of the natural and built environments
by applying principles of sustainability to the planning and design of buildings, landscapes, ci es, and regions. These principles are
intended to protect natural resources, promote social jus ce and economic well-being, and create livable human habitats that reflect
local heritage, culture, and values. Based in Philadelphia, WRT has loca ons across the United States. This na onal distribu on of our
prac ce has fostered a broad perspec ve based on the diverse range of communi es and ecosystems in which the firms projects are
located. In its 50 years of prac ce, WRT has been the recipient of more than 300 planning and design awards.
Founded in 1963 as Wallace McHarg Roberts & Todd (WMRT), the firms first landmark projects represented the two main direc ons
of WRTs environmental ethos: designing with nature and reinforcing urbanism. Today, WRTs prac ce reflects its environmental
philosophy at all scales and focuses par cularly on the improvement of exis ng urbanized areas and the preserva on of important
environmental assets in undeveloped natural areas. Over the years WRTs environmental ethos has grown ever more inclusive in
scope, expanding from the firms early work in regional planning and urban revitaliza on to the design of specific urban environments,
landscapes, and buildings.
Because placemaking is a complex venture, WRTs convic on is that a mul -disciplinary approach to planning and design is essen al,
extending to clients an informed and integrated perspec ve. We have always believed that although each professional discipline has
a focal area of exper se and concern, each must be viewed as overlapping with the others in a con nuum: from the wider ecological,
environmental, social, economic, and urban planning factors through landscape and urban design and ul mately architectural form.
Each of the disciplines we prac ce seeks a balanced approach to the natural, physical, social, and economic factors in considering
a projects sustainability. Regardless of the scale of the assignment, all of the firms work strives to meet high standards of design
excellence, to express the cultural iden ty of the place.

WRT

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS I COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

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KEIKO TSURUTA CRAMER,

ASLA

PRINCIPAL | LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT

Keiko uses her interdisciplinary training to provide a unique perspec ve to her work.
With nearly two decades of experience and degrees in landscape architecture,
architecture, and engineering, her projects have included Paseo Verde in Philadelphia,
the Hoover-Mason Trestle in Bethlehem, PA and SteelStacks Park, for which she is
Project Designer. In addi on, Keiko maintains her architectural license in Japan, and has
worked on numerous projects abroad including the Daiichi Mutual Life Insurance Oce
Landscape in Kanagawa.
EDUCATION
University of Pennsylvania, Master of Landscape Architecture
Shibaura Ins tute of Technology, Tokyo, Japan, Master of Architecture & Civil Engineering
Shibaura Ins tute of Technology, Tokyo, Japan, Bachelor of Engineering (Architecture)
Interna onal Ins tute of Architecture, Vico Morcote, Switzerland, California Ins tute of
Architecture (SCI-ARC) Summer Studio program

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
American Society of Landscape Architects

LANGUAGES
Japanese

HONORS & AWARDS

2002 & 2003Chairs Merit Scholarship, University of Pennsylvania
1992Second Prize of Architectural Design Diploma
1992COHNAN Fresh Design Compe on, Silver Prize

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Teaching Assistant, Media Studio I & II, University of Pennsylvania School of Fine Arts
Senior Diploma Advisor, Shibaura Ins tute of Technology
Guest Juror, University of Pennsylvania

SELECTED PROJECTS

8th & Filbert Garage

Philadelphia, PA

Oyama Yuen Harvest Walk

Oyama, Japan

Crystal City
Arlington, VA

Paseo Verde
Philadelphia, PA

Dai-Ichi Mutual Life Insurance Company

Shin-Ohi, Japan

Principal River Walk Master Plan

Des Moines, IA

Georgetown Waterfront Park

Washington, DC

Roosevelt Plaza
Camden, NJ

Hoover-Mason Trestle
Bethlehem, PA

SteelStacks Art & Cultural Campus

Bethlehem, PA

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GARLEN CAPITA
SENIOR ASSOCIATE | URBAN DESIGNER
Trained as an urban designer and landscape designer, Garlen has over 15 years of
experience represented by large scale urban design and planning projects as well as
detailed site plans for a range of project types including urban neighborhoods, parks,
streetscapes, commercial corridors, and civic facili es. Her belief that successful projects
use a mul -disciplinary approach that builds on the dis nc ve a ributes of the natural
and man-made se ng, leads her to designs that are community driven and create
an enduring sense of place. Her recent work at WRT has been in urban development
in Philadelphia and Camden where she is engaged in the local communi es to build
capacity for improved housing, community health, and neighborhood resilience.

EDUCATION
University of California Berkeley, Master of Urban Design
Cornell University, Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture
Denmark Interna onal Study Program

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Philadelphia Chapter of the Na onal Organiza on of Minority Architects
American Planning Associa on
Germantown United Community Development Corpora on Board President

HONORS & AWARDS

2012
2005
2005
2005
2004
2004

Authen City Design Compe on: Redefining the Core - Union Corners Madison, WI
Oaxaca Interna onal Urban Design Program
UCB College of Environmental Design, Urban Design Commencement Speaker
San Francisco World Environment Day 2005: Treasure Island Plan, Recogni on
Gadsby-Trudge Travel Fellowship
UCB Graduate Opportunity Program Fellowship

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Instructor, University of Pennsylvania Department of City and Regional Planning, Integrated
Planning + Design Studio: The 21st Century Waterfront, Fall 2015
Assistant Instructor Urban Design Studio: The Public Realm, Fall 2012
Assistant Instructor, University of Pennsylvania Department of City and Regional Planning,
Planning Problems Workshop, Spring 2009 and Spring 2010
Guest Lecturer, NOMA CAMP Sustain.Ability, Summer 2009

SELECTED PROJECTS
Coopers Point Neighborhood Revitaliza on
Camden, NJ

Sharswood Blumberg Choice

Philadelphia, PA

Mt. Ephraim Corridor Choice Neighborhoods Hun ng Park West Industrial Reuse Plan
Camden, NJ
Philadelphia, PA
North Central Philadelphia Choice
Neighborhoods
Philadelphia, PA

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Camden SMART Preliminary Green

Infrastructure Analysis
Camden, NJ

MISA HSINYI CHEN, ASLA

ASSOCIATE | LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
Misa is a registered landscape architect with more than fourteen years of experience
working on both urban design and landscape architecture projects. She has been
instrumental in her contribu ons on streetscapes, waterfronts, urban plazas and mixeduse/social housing building projects that have demanded a crea ve approach, integrated
solu ons, and collabora on among varying disciplines. Prior to her joining WRT in 2004,
Misa worked on mul ple urban revitaliza on studies, streetscape design and design
guidelines for mul purpose trails in Taiwan. This work led to her passion for bringing
beauty, engagement and environmental benefits to places people work, play and live
within an urban context.

EDUCATION
University of Pennsylvania, United States, Master of Landscape Architecture
Tung-Hai University, Taiwan, Bachelor of Landscape Architecture

LANGUAGES
Mandarin, Taiwanese, and Japanese

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
American Society of Landscape Architects
Urban Land Ins tute, 2003-2004

HONORS & AWARDS

2013 Soak-It-Up Design Compe on Philadelphia, PA
2013 Flint Flat Lot Compe on
2012 Sea les Urban Interven on Compe on
2003Urban Land Ins tute (ULI) Gerald D. Hines
Student Urban Design Compe on, Third Place
1996Tung-Hai University, Taiwan, President Scholarship, School of Agriculture

VOLUNTEER / COMMUNITY WORK

Community Design Collabora ve
Trust for Public Land
Civic Vision for the Central Delaware Design Charre e

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Guest Cri c, School of Design, University of Pennsylvania

SELECTED PROJECTS
Floyds Fork Greenway
Louisville, KY
Paseo Verde
Philadelphia, PA
New Stapleton Waterfront
Staten Island, NY

Oyamayuen Harvest Walk

Tochigi, Japan
Principal River Walk and Brenton Ice Ska ng Plaza
Des Moines, IA
500/501 N. Union Street, Robinson Terminal North
Alexandria, VA

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FIRM PROFILE
Established in 2007, Bluecadet is an Emmy Award-winning digital agency that creates world-class websites, mobile apps, interac ve installa ons,
and immersive environments. We collaborate with leading museums, cultural ins tu ons, universi es, and nonprofit organiza ons to educate,
engage, and entertain.
Our process strikes a balance between structure and crea ve freedom, with an emphasis on strategic planning and strong, sustainable solu ons.
We are approachable perfec onists who believe in the power of digital technology to surprise and delight people of all ageschanging the
way we look at objects and informa on, encouraging shared experiences and exchange, and making learning more like play. We are driven by a
genuine commitment to the mission of each client, and every day we roll up our sleeves to ensure excep onal service and a en on to detail. As
digital storytellers, we are dedicated to bridging technology and culture in the service of human connec on.
Bluecadet is based in an 8,400-square-foot oce and produc on studio in Philadelphias Fishtown neighborhood. In addi on to working with
dis nguished clients around the world, we are proud to have created custom digital experiences for over 35 leading ins tu ons in our hometown.

BLUECADET

ENVIRONMENTAL & INTERACTIVE GRAPHIC DESIGN

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JOSH GOLDBLUM
FOUNDER + CEO | CREATIVE DIRECTION + STRATEGY
As Bluecadets Founder and Chief Execu ve Ocer, Josh Goldblum is devoted to working
with museums, universi es, and nonprofit organiza ons to educate, engage and entertain
through digital innova on. He has conceptualized and created websites, mobile apps,
interac ve installa ons, and immersive environments for such organiza ons as MoMA,
Smithsonian Ins tu on, Doctors Without Borders, Na onal Geographic, and over 20
pres gious ins tu ons in Philadelphia. An expert in digital strategy and technology, Josh has
been featured by NPRs Morning Edi on, CNN, The New Yorker, USA Today, HOW Magazine,
Communica on Arts, Adobe, People Magazine, and CBS News. His projects have been
honored with an Emmy Award and several Webby, Webvisionary, ADDY, SXSW, and AAM
MUSE Awards. He serves on the judging commi ees for the Emmy and Webby Awards.
Josh believes passionately that digital designlike all great artcan serve as a powerful,
democra c vehicle for collabora on and connec on. As a pioneer of technology in the service
of culture, Josh has been a featured speaker at conferences including Museums and the Web,
American Alliance of Museums (AAM), AIGA, and HOW Interac ve Design Conference, as well
as several universi es and business organiza ons.
Josh holds a B.A. from Tu s University and studied at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts.
A er launching his career in digital media design at the Smithsonian American Art Museum in
Washington, DC, he established Bluecadet in his hometown of Philadelphia in 2007inspired
by the citys intersec on of history, entrepreneurial spirit, and extraordinary crea ve talent.
Josh was named Best Digital Visionary by Philadelphia Magazine in the August 2014 Best of
Philly issue, and he was selected by the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce as Small
Business Person of the Year in 2014. He thrives on solving challenges and sharing stories in
todays languageone that marries hi-tech with human, content with cra .
Josh serves on the Board of the Philadelphias Children First Fund, the independent nonprofit
organiza on suppor ng the School District of Philadelphia, and also on the advisory council of
the City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program. He lives in Philadelphia with his wife and son.

EDUCATION
Tu s University
BA, English
School of the Museum of Fine Arts
Fine and Studio Arts

SPECIALTIES
Digital Strategy, Informa on Architecture, Experience Design, Interac on Design

ROLES
Concep ng / Treatment Wri ng
Overall Strategy + Direc on

EXPERIENCE
Bluecadet
The Smithsonian Ins tute
New Media Specialist, American Art Museum (2001-2004)

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VICTORIA JONES
SENIOR PRODUCER | PROJECT MANAGER
Victoria Jones has spearheaded award-winning interac ve projects at Bluecadet including
installa ons, websites, and mobile apps. Merging a passion for technology and museum
exhibi on design, Victoria has worked with such leading ins tu ons as The Field Museum,
the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, the Art Ins tute of
Chicago, and the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Victorias skillful project management, crea ve
solu ons, and a en on to detail ensure that projects run smoothly and successfully, from
concept through comple on.
Since joining Bluecadet in 2010, Victoria has developed produc ve and longstanding
collabora ons with clients. She has produced all of Bluecadets projects with The Field
Museum, including a touchscreen interac ve for the renowned Sue the T. rex skeleton;
the immersive Central Space projec on, driven by Kinect mo on sensors; and the Restoring
Earth interac ve kiosk sta ons and companion website, which invite visitors to curate a
minicollec on of digital exhibi on objects. Victoria draws from a broad range of experience
in exhibi on strategy and design, interac ve media, and web/mobile developmentenabling
her to eec vely liaise between Bluecadets clients and our team.
Victoria earned her M.F.A. from the University of the Arts in Museum Exhibi on Planning
and Design, focusing her thesis on the incorpora on of technology into museum spaces.
While pursuing her masters degree, she was selected as the Von Hess Exhibi on Department
Fellow at The Walters Art Museum; she also worked in the Exhibi on Department at the Penn
Museum, launching a collabora on that has con nued through her current role at Bluecadet.
In 2014, she returned to the University of the Arts as a Lecturer in Media for Museum
Communica on, and she regularly speaks at colleges and conferences.
Raised in Michigan, Victoria credits her family with sparking an early interest in exhibi on
design. They o en visited museums and historic sites, and she was fascinated by the idea that
somebody was making the displays. She also developed an interest in technology and began
learning HTML in her teens. She came to Philadelphia to a end Bryn Mawr College, where
she graduated magna cum laude with a degree in Archaeology and Art History. She currently
resides in Philadelphia with her husband and cat.

EDUCATION
The University of the Arts
MFA, Museum Exhibi on Planning and Design
Bryn Mawr College
BA, Classical & Near Eastern Arch. / History of Art

SPECIALTIES
Project Management, Project Idea on, Content Strategy

ROLES
Project Management, Primary Point of Contact, Scheduling, Deliverables, + Hardware

EXPERIENCE
Bluecadet (7+ Years)
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Survey Assistant (2008-2010)

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KSENIA DYNKIN
CONTENT STRATEGIST | CONTENT STRATEGY
Ksenia focuses on research and content strategy for a range of digital projects. Her passion
for storytelling and public engagement with art, science, and history informs her approach.
Ksenia holds an MFA in Museum Studies from the University of the Arts, where her thesis
work proposed using material culture to help historically marginalized groups tell their stories
in exhibi ons. Prior to joining Bluecadet, she worked on exhibi on design, fabrica on, and
installa on at several museums. Ksenia lives in South Philly with her cat, son, and husband.

EDUCATION
The University of the Arts
MFA, Museum Exhibi on Planning and Design
Massachuse s College of Art and Design
BFA, Sculpture, Industrial Design

SPECIALTIES
Content Strategy

ROLES
Content Strategy + Design

EXPERIENCE
Bluecadet (2+ Years)
Academy of Natural Sciences
Assistantship in Exhibi ons (2012-2013)

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PATRICK CULLINA

URBAN HORTICULTURAL SPECIALIST

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PATRICK CULLINA
PROJECT MANAGER
Patrick Cullina is an award-winning hor culturist, landscape designer, photographer, lecturer,
and organiza onal consultant with more than twenty years of experience in the landscape field
He has served as Vice President of Hor culture and Opera ons for the High Line in New York
City, as Vice President of Hor culture, Opera ons and Science Research for Brooklyn Botanic
Garden, and as Associate Director of The Rutgers University Gardens in alia on with the
schools department of landscape architecture.

EDUCATION
Business Management, St. Peters College, 1988
A.A.S. Mechanical Engineering, Morris County College, 1973

EXPERIENCE
19 Years

AREA OF SPECIALTY
Public landscape development and management
Landscape design, hor cultural consul ng and arboriculture

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
The High Line, New York, NY
While serving as VP of Hor culture & Opera ons at Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Patrick joined
the High Lines early design mee ngs at the behest of NYCs Department of Parks, making plant
and opera onal planning recommenda ons during the early design phases. He con nued as
an advisor in landscape, design and opera onal planning for Friends of the High Line before
ul mately joining them as their first VP of Hor culture and Park Opera ons. He con nued
working on the design and implementa on of sec on two of the park while building and
assembling the Friends opera ons division. He s ll advise the park sta on hor cultural
ma ers. Worked on plan ng design, hor culture and soils with James Corner Field Opera ons
and Piet Oudolf.
The Rose Kennedy Greenway, Boston, MA
The Rose Kennedy Greenway is a linear park in downtown Boston that is the surface of the
Big Dig tunnel that replaced the elevated highway structure that used to separate the
citys waterfront and north and south ends from the heart of the city. Patrick worked on
the redesign and plant installa on of several parcels of the Greenways Wharf District Park,
crea ng exuberant plan ngs that are less consump ve and more sustainable than the previous
itera ons, specifically focusing on a seasonal progression of color, form and texture that
entertains park visitors and pedestrians alike throughout the year.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Brooklyn, NY
As VP there, provided site planning, plant selec on and plan ng plans for the new Visitor Center
in collabora on with Weiss-Manfredi, the project architects. Patrick was also responsible for
the plan ng design for the new Flatbush Avenue entrance structures and gate designed by
Polshek Partnership.

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FIRM PROFILE
Founded in 1981, Sebago Technics, Inc. is a consul ng firm of more than fi y design professionals and technical sta providing services
throughout New England. From the start, our business plan was simple:to provide quality, cost-eec ve civil engineering services that are
responsive to a customers goals, schedule and budget. Our One Company capabili es and resources provide clients with experience and
solu ons to respond to their planning, permi ng and design needs. Guided by integrity, experience and teamwork we understand that we can
only succeed when quality, responsive and cost-eec ve service is provided to our customers.
Achieving the proper balance between mobility; pedestrian, bicycle and vehicular safety; and preserva on of community character is o en the
challenge we face today as transporta on engineers in the urban environment. In addressing the ecient movement of people and goods for the
vitality of our local and regional economies, we can no longer aord to solve our conges on concerns by solely construc ng more system capacity.
Todays fiscal reali es demand more crea ve approaches that consider more fully the interrela onships between land use and transporta on.
Our solu ons need to explore a wide range of alterna ves that can make our current roadway networks more ecient and be er able to
accommodate a broader range of users beyond just motorized vehicles, i.e. pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit riders. What began 10-12 years
ago as Context Sensi ve Design, has now evolved into the Complete Streets and Green Streets movements both of which are transforming our
transporta on facili es into more community friendly and environmentally responsible infrastructure systems.
At Sebago we embrace a holis c approach to transporta on planning, engineering, and opera ons in urban se ngs. Our transporta on engineers
rou nely collaborate with in-house land use planners and landscape architects to develop designs that achieve superior results in terms of
mobility, safety, aesthe cs, and environmental quality. We are passionate about developing design solu ons that meet the needs of a wide variety
of system users.
Large or small state level or community level Sebago is equipped and experienced to oer you sage advice with regard to your transporta on
needs. While our talents are predominantly focused on planning and design ac vi es, our skills dont end there. We also have a post-construc on
trac signal system opera ons prac ce that is unique to the industry. Our Trac Engineers are skilled in opera ng centrally controlled trac
signal systems for op mizing trac mobility and minimizing system maintenance costs.

SEBAGO TECHNICS
CIVIL & TRAFFIC ENGINEERING

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STEPHEN S. SAWYER, JR., P.E.

VICE PRESIDENT, TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
Mr. Sawyer has over 40 years of broad-based experience in the transporta on field, including
route loca on/planning studies, prepara on of contract documents (PS&E), and on-site
construc on administra on. He possesses crea ve management capabili es and is skilled at
making persuasive public presenta ons that build consensus on dicult issues. He has led
many large complex technical teams that have succesfully le their mark on the northern
New England landscape. Currently, projects include the replacement of the Sarah Mildred
Long Bridge, between Ki ery and Portsmouth, and the replacement of the I-91 bridges over
the West River in Bra leboro, VT.

EDUCATION
University of Maine, Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Orono, ME, 1973

EXPERIENCE
40+ Years

AREA OF SPECIALTY
Transporta on Engineering

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Replacement of Sarah Mildred Long Bridge, Ki ery, ME & Portsmouth, NH

Thornton Heights Complete Street, South Portland, ME
William Clarke Drive Improvements, Westbrook, ME
Maine Street Trac Improvements, Brunswick, ME
Main Street Mul -use Path, South Portland, ME
Rochester Street Reconstruc on, Berwick, ME
I-91 Bra leboro Bridge Project, Bra leboro, VT
Downtown Transporta on Improvement Plan, South Berwick, ME
City-Wide Advanced Trac Management System, Dover, NH
Broadway Trac Signal Upgrades, South Portland, ME
Maine Mall Trac Signal Opera ons, South Portland, ME
Upper Route 1 Safety and Environmental Improvements, Ki ery, ME
Route 1 Trac Signal Improvements, Kennebunk, ME
Exit 3, I-295 Improvement Study and Design, South Portland, ME
Portland Intermodal Transporta on Center Portland, ME
Routes 1/3 Trac Signal Opera ons Ellsworth, ME
Bicycle/Pedestrian Improvement Study - Ki ery, ME
Downtown Trac Circula on Study - Orono, ME
On-Call Trac Engineering Services South Portland , ME
Cummings Road Reconstruc on - South Portland and Scarborough, ME
Concord Coach Lines Bus Terminals - Augusta, ME and Lebanon, NH

REGISTRATIONS
Professional Engineer: Maine #3736 | New Hampshire #05122 | Vermont #4040

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DANIEL L. RILEY, P.E., CFM

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
Mr. Riley is a Senior Project Manager and Design Team Leader with over 20 years of
experience in the civil engineering field on projects for the private sector, as well as federal
and municipal clients. He has a diverse background in civil engineering, site design, residen al
and commercial development and permi ng. He is experienced and well versed in presen ng
complex, controversial and publicly sensi ve issues to a variety of audiences. Since 2008,
Mr. Riley has been the Contract Manager and lead engineer for Sebago Technics General
Engineering Services Contract with the City of South Portland. In that role, he is responsible
for coordina ng the firms services and providing engineering support for City Departments
including Planning and Development, Bus/Transporta on and Waterfront, Public Works, and
Parks and Recrea on. Prior to joining Sebago Technics, Mr. Riley worked as a professional
engineer in Colorado specializing in water resources engineering. In that role, he managed
projects for federal and municipal clients, including stormwater master planning studies
and floodplain analysis and delinea on projects. He has also assisted communi es with the
implementa on of Stormwater Management U li es.

EDUCATION
Villanova University, Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Villanova, PA, 1991

EXPERIENCE
20+ Years

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Maine Medical Center Bramhall Campus Expansion
Site and u lity design for a comprehensive facili es construc on project on the hospitals
downtown Portland campus. The scope of the project includes a 4-story birthing center, 512
car parking garage, central u lity plant and helicopter pad. The project includes the vaca on
and realignment of two public streets and the development of a steep, challenging site.
Jordans Meats Redevelopment, Portland, ME
Mr. Riley managed the site design and permi ng of the Wes n Hotel and Residences, a
480,000 square feet mixed use development. The site is located on a full city block adjacent
to Portlands developing waterfront. The project approvals, including major u lity reloca ons
and City Council approval of a contract zone to allow 30 feet of addi onal building height,
were approved in less than 8 months. A er securing en tlements the property was sold. Mr.
Riley was the engineer of record for the current owner, responsible for the site design and
u lity construc on for first phase development of the Hampton Inn that occupies the site
today.
City of South Portland Maine Engineering Services
Mr. Riley has been the Contract Manager and lead engineer for Sebago Technics General
Engineering Services Contract with the City of South Portland. In that role, he is responsible
for coordina ng the firms services and providing engineering support for City Departments
including Planning and Development, Bus/Transporta on and Waterfront, Public Works, and
Parks and Recrea on.

REGISTRATIONS
Professional Engineer: Maine #9967 | Colorado #32176
Cer fied Floodplain Manager #32249

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OWENS A. MCCULLOUGH, P.E., LEED-AP

VICE PRESIDENT, ENGINEERING & PROJECT DEVELOPMENT
Mr. McCullough joined Sebago Technics in August of 1987 and is the Vice President of
Engineering and Project Development. He is responsible for the overall coordina on and
management of engineering, quality control, budge ng, planning and providing technical
assistance to project managers and technical sta. His experience includes a broad range of
civil engineering projects for both public and private clients including the related disciplines
of surveying and landscape architecture. Mr. McCullough oversees the progress projects
and monitors budgets, schedules, and client sa sfac on. In addi on to his management
responsibili es, Mr. McCullough is a Senior Project Manager. He works with municipal clients
on public works projects, which include engineering review services, land planning, site and
civil design, solid waste transfer and disposal, street reconstruc on, u lity system designs,
airport engineering, site plan reviews, design-build projects, stormwater management,
construc on specifica ons and regulatory agency applica ons. In addi on, he provides
technical design and project management on private sector projects to include small and
large-scale retail, commercial and industrial projects. These projects involve grading/drainage
and u lity design, public presenta ons and regulatory permi ng. The extent and diversity of
projects that Mr. McCullough has been involved with has provided him with a well-balanced
technical and working knowledge within the municipal and private sectors.

EDUCATION
University of Colorado, Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Denver, CO, 1987
Two-Year Educa onal Development Course, Leadership & Management, 2004

EXPERIENCE
29+ Years

AREA OF SPECIALTY
Transporta on Engineering

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Managed Two General Services Contracts (1993 1996, 2000-2004 and 2014 - current)
along with project specific general consul ng, City of Portland, ME
Managed a General Services Contract (1996 though 2007 and 2014 - current), Portland
Interna onal Jetport
Roadway Engineering and General Consul ng, Gorham, Casco, Portland and Raymond,
ME
Lead the programming and feasibility assessment for reloca ng the City of Portland Public
Services Facility, including site assessments and evalua on of exis ng structures.

REGISTRATIONS
Professional Engineer: Maine #7122

CERTIFICATIONS
Maine DOT Local Project Administra on, Cer fica on Course, 2005
Re-cer fica on, 2015

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FIRM PROFILE
VJ Associates is a noted industry full service construc on consul ng firm with over 30 years of experience, providing cost es ma ng and
scheduling services. Established in 1984, VJ Associates has a full me sta of over 60 cost es mators, project managers, schedulers, and support
personnel with mul -disciplinary backgrounds and diverse experience. This ability to see the big picture of a project from Concept through to
Construc on sets us apart from other cost es ma ng firms.
We provide a professional and accurate construc on cost es ma ng service at all project stages from Feasibility Studies and Conceptual Designs
to 100% Construc on Documents. Our commitment to deliver superior service is demonstrated by our long-term rela onships with major project
management firms, architectural, engineering, government, and construc on clients.
VJ Associates is MBE/DBE Cer fied and our sta has CCC, CCE, LEED, PE, PMP, and RICS accredita ons. Our oces are located in New York, New
Jersey, New England, Pennsylvania, and Washington DC.
VJ Associates is DBE/MBE/SBE Cer fied in Pennsylvania.
VJ Associates has oces in Philadelphia, New Jersey, New York, Washington, DC, and New England.

SELECTED EXPERIENCE
MIT Sloan School Bergstrom Garden Reconstruc on, Cambridge, MA | MIT Killian Court Redevelopment, Cambridge, MA | Har ord Intermodal
Center Union Sta on Streetscape Works And Building Renova ons, Har ord, CT | Weston Case Campus Master Plan, Weston, MA | Bridgewater
State University - Lower Great Hill Parking Green, Bridgewater, MA | Pulaski Park, Northampton, MA | Northeastern University Carter Playground
and Fields, Boston, MA | Wellesley College Whi n Observatory Landscape, Wellesley, MA

VJ ASSOCIATES
COST ESTIMATING

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CLIVE TYSOE,

MRICS, CCP

DIVISIONAL DIRECTOR/PROJECT MANAGER

Mr. Tysoe has over 37 years of experience in field inspec on, design, construc on management, scheduling, value engineering and general cost
es ma ng in both public and private sectors. He has been with VJ Associates for twelve years. From 2004 to 2011 Clive was Divisional Director of
our New Jersey oce. In 2011 Clive relocated to our New England oce where he con nues to excel in his performance as Divisional Director/
Project Director.
He regularly a ends design mee ngs, coordinates all changes in scope of work with the client, and reviews all es mates prior to submission
ensuring the highest standards of quality control. Clive acts as a liaison with architects and engineers to obtain all necessary informa on to
provide accurate cost es mates and obtains current material pricing through constant vendor contact.
His projects have included schools, higher educa on facili es, laboratories, data centers, mission cri cal, residen al, hospitals, and transit.

EDUCATION
Salford University, Manchester, England, 1988, RICS Approved

EXPERIENCE
Boston Childrens Wharf Park; Cambridge, MA
Chief Cost Es mator for the landscape design of a new park located adjacent to the Boston Childrens Museum in the Seaport District.
MIT Main Group NW Quadrant Site Improvements; Cambridge, MA
Chief Cost Es mator for site improvements including new walkways, plan ngs, and exterior ligh ng systems.
MIT Killian Court Redevelopment; Cambridge, MA
Chief Cost Es mator for a series of renova on and upgrade projects including accessiblity improvements, site improvements, new site frunishings,
and ligh ng upgrades.
Pulaski Park; Northampton, MA
Chief Cost Es mator for the renova on of a one-acre park in downtown Northampton, MA. Project scope included landscape improvements, site
work, and site furnishings.
Weston Case Campus Master Plan; Weston, MA
Chief Cost Es mator for the Master Plan to develop improvements for a municipal campus including pedestrian walkways and the installa on of
landscaping to restore an arboretum presence.
Bridgewater State University Lower Great Hill Landscape; Bridgewater, MA
Chief Cost Es mator for the renova on of a former parking lot to be used as open space and a recrea onal play field.
Harord Intermodal Center Union Staon Streetscape Works; Harord, CT
Chief Cost Es mator for improvements to the streetscape surrounding the Transit District

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WRT | LARIMER EAST LIBERTY PARK DESIGN WORKSHOP

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REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS
DUTCH KILLS GREEN
DESIGN FIRM: WRT
LOCATION: LONG ISLAND CITY, NY
CLIENT: EDC

STEELSTACKS ARTS + CULTURAL

CAMPUS | HOOVER-MASON TRESTLE
DESIGN FIRM: WRT+ PATRICK CULLINA+
BLUECADET
LOCATION: BETHLEHEM, PA
CLIENT: REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE
CITY OF BETHLEHEM

F.O.P MARKET STREET PUBLIC REALM

DESIGN FIRM: WRT
LOCATION: PHILADELPHIA, PA
CLIENT: PREIT I MACERICH

THORNTON HEIGHTS PLEASANTDALE IMPROVEMENTS

DESIGN FIRM: SEBAGO
LOCATION: SOUTH PORTLAND, ME
CLIENT: CITY OF SOUTH PORTLAND

THE HIGH LINE

DESIGN FIRM: PATRICK CULLINA
LOCATION: NEW YORK, NY
CLIENT: FRIENDS OF THE HIGHLINE

THE ROSE F. KENNEDY GREENWAY

DESIGN FIRM: PATRICK CULLINA
LOCATION: BOSTON, MA
CLIENT: ROSE F. KENNEDY GREENWAY
CONSERVANCY

FRINGE ARTS
DESIGN FIRM: WRT
LOCATION: PHILADELPHIA, PA
CLIENT: FRINGEARTS

CRYSTAL CITY PUBLIC REALM

DESIGN FIRM: WRT
LOCATION: ARLINGTON, VA
CLIENT: VORNADO

500/501 N. UNION ST.

DESIGN FIRM: WRT
LOCATION: ALEXANDRIA, VA
CLIENT: CITYINTERESTS

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WRT

DUTCH KILLS
GREEN
LONG ISLAND CITY, NY

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Dutch Kills Green, at the foot of the Queensboro Bridge in Long Island
City, has been a gateway to travelers crossing between Queens and
Manha an for nearly a century. The site has long been defined by the
presence of the elevated train. WRT reconceived the tangle of urban
infrastructure cu ng through Long Island City from a harsh, disorien ng
industrial maze into a lush, navigable landscape. The new landscape
grew out of the Department of City Planning and NYC Economic
Development Corpora ons Queens Plaza Bicycle and Pedestrian
Landscape Improvement Project.
The approach to Queens from Manha an was re-imagined as an urban
green machine with two new parks. Integra ng water, wind, solar, and
other environmental systems within the layered structures of bridges,
roadways, elevated trains, and subways, the project humanizes the
infrastructure at Dutch Kills Green. New structures were designed to
latch on, cut through, build under, grow over, and link ver cally, in
order to make use of inters al spaces and underused sites. Slivers of
green, patchwork gardens, and strips of water reten on, all dappled
through restructured pa erns of movement, grow on-site, providing
layers of vegeta on to clean air and stormwater as well as mi gate noise
pollu on.
The urban and landscape design reconnects the surrounding
neighborhoods and restores the connec on between the city and
the river. The project was one of the first to follow the Citys HighPerformance Infrastructure Guidelines. It also received an American
Ins tute of Architects New York merit award.

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STATUS: COMPLETED (2012)

PROJECT AREA: 1.5 ACRE
CONSTRUCTION COST: $45M

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WRT

STEELSTACKS
ARTS + CULTURAL
CAMPUS
| HOOVER-MASON
TRESTLE
BETHLEHEM, PA

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
In 2011, one of the countrys largest brownfield sites, the 10-acre central
core of the former Bethlehem Steel plant, was redeveloped by WRT
into the SteelStacks Arts and Cultural Campus. WRTs landscape and
architecture designs focused on the projects public space, providing a
unifying framework for new site programs, and an enhanced connec on
between the site and local community. As the next phase of this adap ve
reuse success, the Hoover-Mason Trestle [HMT] reopened in June
of 2015 as an elevated pedestrian-oriented promenade suppor ng
circula on, historic interpreta on and passive recrea on uses. To take
a walk on the Trestle is to take a walk through history. At every point
along the Hoover-Mason Trestle, ones focus is pulled above, below,
and outward across the datum of the once ac ve rail tracks upon
which it is built. The design oers visitors a revealing and interpre ve
understanding of the site and history, paying homage to the site as a
historic landmark by treading lightly over the exis ng structure, while
also providing a unique and new pedestrian experience. The walkway
oers a glimpse into the rich history of Bethlehem Steel, and is enhanced
by a self-guided tour with interpre ve physical signage as well as an
interac ve digital applica on.
Much like the Hoover-Mason Trestle worked as a component of
the much larger Bethlehem Steel plant system, the reinvented and
repurposed HMT serves to enhance the community of Bethlehem, PA
by preserving the history and integrity of this magnificent site, and by
allowing visitors [including an en re legacy of Bethlehem Steel workers
and their families] the opportunity to once again stand at the foot of
the majes c and iconic Bethlehem Steel blast furnaces from atop the
Hoover-Mason Trestle.

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STEELSTACKS ARTS + CULTURAL CAMPUS AERIAL VIEW [TOP]

WORLD SOCCER GAME AT LEVITT PAVILION [BOTTOM]
ENTRANCE DESIGN ON THE HMT [RIGHT

STATUS: COMPLETED (2015)

PROJECT AREA: 9.5 ACRE + 0.5 MILES
CONSTRUCTION COST: $30M

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WRT

F.O.P
MARKET STREET
PUBLIC REALM
PHILADELPHIA, PA

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Fashion Outlets of Philadelphia at Market East will be the result of
an extensive eort to revitalize the exis ng Gallery at Market East as a
once again vibrant mixed-use downtown Center City development. This
transforma on will occur as a result of a thorough renova on that will
integrate the now disparate building elements into a unified and cohesive vision that resonates with commuters, workers and shoppers alike.
The proposed mixed-use development will be a significant des na on
within Center City.
The public streetscape and pedestrian experience adjacent to the
buildings will also be revitalized by a pale e of new materials. This will
consists of concrete pavers, integrally colored concrete, contemporary
paving pa erns and ameni es such as benches, bike racks, adver sing
and both digital and sta c way finding signage. The design team has
worked with the PCPC and CCD and the current design as proposed is
in support of the Complete Streets program being ins tuted by the
Philadelphia Streets Department throughout the City.
The connec on with the interior of the project will be enhanced with
the ability for restaurants to provide seasonal outdoor sea ng, while
the new plaza and entry proposed at 9th Street & Market will provide
flexibility for public engaging events throughout the year.

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STATUS: UNDER CONSTRUCTION

PROJECT AREA: 3 CITY BLOCKS
CONSTRUCTION COST: N/A

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WRT

FRINGE ARTS
PHILADELPHIA, PA
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
FringeArts (formerly Philadelphia Live Arts Fes val + Philly Fringe) has
engaged WRT to transform the historic High Pressure Fire Service building
at Race Street & North Columbus Boulevard at the foot of the Ben
Franklin Bridge and directly across from the new Race Street Pier into a
thriving arts center that will house its opera ons headquarters and serve
as its flagship venue.
Plans for the cataly c project include a 234-seat black-box theater, event
and rehearsal studio spaces, a plaza for outdoor seasonal events and
picnic-style outdoor dining, a gastro-pub type restaurant, and oce space
for the organiza on. The new theater opened for the Philly Fringe Fes val
in September of 2012, with further work on the building and the events
plaza space underway.

STATUS: COMPLETED (2013)

CONSTRUCTION COST: $8M

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WRT

CRYSTAL CITY
PUBLIC REALM
ARLINGTON, VA
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Parks and open spaces are part of the infrastructure network needed
to make a neighborhood an a rac ve place to live, work, and socialize.
To serve this purpose, these spaces need to be more than just green
and lush. They need to be busy with people and ac vity throughout the
day everyday to convey the message that the neighborhood is hip, cool,
exci ng, and full of energy.
While strides have been made, Crystal Citys open spaces simply arent
mee ng their full poten al. The real ques on to be asked is how do
we upgrade and transform Crystal City open spaces from simply being
visual ameni es to contribu ng heavily towards the quest for a healthy
neighborhood ecosystem that serves the people that live, work, and visit
the neighborhood.

STATUS: IN PROGRESS
PROJECT AREA: 4 ACRES
CONSTRUCTION COST: N/A

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WRT

500|501 N. UNION
STREET
ALEXANDRIA, VA
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
WRT in collabora on with Hickok Cole Architects for CityInterests
and Rooney Proper es, is transforming the approx. 6 acre industrial
site, formerly known as Robinson Terminal North, into a mixed-use
community. WRTs landscape design features a streetscape along
North Union Street that celebrates Alexandrias history, a waterfront
promenade that connects Founders Park and Oronoco Bay Park, a
railroad-inspired na ve plants garden, and a public pier with views of
the na ons capital and the Potomac River. The proposal provides a
number of public benefits, including the complicance with the Public Art
Policy. In addi on to the public spaces, WRT is also designing the tranquil
private residen al courtyards and green roofs on both buildings. The
redevelopment of Robinson Terminal North is expected to be completed
in 2018.

STATUS: IN PROGRESS
PROJECT AREA: 2.2 ACRES
CONSTRUCTION COST: N/A

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SEBAGO

THORNTON HEIGHTS PLEASANTDALE IMPROVEMENTS

SOUTH PORTLAND, ME
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
In the spring of 2013 Sebago Technics was engaged by the City of South
Portland to prepare a Preliminary Design Report for the Thornton
Heights and Pleasantdale Improvements project.
Ini ated as a combined sewer separa on project, the project delivery
included a comprehensive process of internal stakeholder involvement,
public outreach which iden fied opportuni es to address a number of
public infrastructure needs.
The scope of the project includes sewer collec on system improvements,
storm drains for combined sewer separa on and stormwater best
management prac ces (BMPs) to reduce infiltra on and inflow (I&I) in
the sanitary sewer system and to reduce combined sewer flows tributary
to the Pearl Street Pump Sta on and several upstream Combined
Sewer Overflows (CSO). In addi on to the sewer and storm drainage
improvements, the project includes improvements to Main Street
(U.S. Route 1) in the Thornton Heights area applying Complete Streets
approach balancing the corridors mobility func on with bike, pedestrian
and transit improvements.

The plan includes trac lane realignments and streetscape and ligh ng
improvements recommended in the Citys Comprehensive Plan to
enhance the areas role as a community commercial center. The project is
an cipated to be constructed in phases over the next several years and
will include street scale bioreten on best management prac ces to treat
runo from Main Street. The bioreten on areas are to be incorporated
into specially designed esplanade and curb extension areas to treat
and infiltrate runo. The project will feature reduced impervious areas
and an aesthe cally pleasing green infrastructure solu on to the Citys
stormwater separa on work. Street runo from larger storms will be
conveyed and treated by a subsurface gravel wetland. The total project
cost is an cipated to exceed $13.5 Million. Phases 1 and 2 have been
completed and design is currently underway for the final Phase 3.

STATUS: PHASE 1 & 2 - COMPLETED

PHASE 3 - IN PROGRESS
CONSTRUCTION COST: $13.5M

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BLUECADET

HOOVER - MASON
TRESTLE
BETHLEHEM, PA
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The HMT walkway oers visitors a glimpse into the rich history of
Bethlehem Steel through a self-guided tour created by Bluecadet. The
tour includes plaques that describe how steel was made and explain
the significance of the sites structures and ar facts. An interac ve
appaccessible on any devicedelivers audio tours, oral histories, and a
treasure trove of historical images and interpre ve data. This responsive
web applica on provides a rich experience akin to a na ve app, but
without the obstacle of downloading and installing an app on ones
device. Bluecadet cra ed and curated the content for the app, which
includes photography, video, audio, and text. To develop the content
for the experience, Bluecadets content strategists worked with local
historians and community groups. The result is a narra ve experience
that delivers a comprehensive and engaging story using a wide variety
of media.

BLUECADET

PHILADELPHIAS
MURAL ARTS
PHILADELPHIA, PA
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
An innova ve collabora on between the City of Philadelphia Mural Arts
Program, the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, and Bluecadet, the
Beyond the Paint exhibi on showcased three decades of groundbreaking
mural ar stry while posi oning the Mural Arts Program within the
broader context of socially engaged art prac ces. Bluecadet was involved
with the project from concept to comple on, star ng with the thema c
framework and ending with the floorplan and graphics. On view at the
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts from November 2013 through
April 2014, the exhibi on was designed to tell a complex story about the
power of art to create community: art-making as a social prac ce, as an
educa onal tool, and as a way to help heal and transform lives.

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PATRICK CULLINA

THE HIGH LINE

NEW YORK, NY
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Highline was built in the 1930s to eliminate dangerous street-level
railroad crossings. Inspired by the melancholic, found beauty of the
Highline, the design team aims to re-fit this industrial conveyance into
a post-industrial instrument of leisure. The singular linear experience
of the new Highline landscape is marked by slowness, distrac on and
an other-worldliness that preserves the strange, wild character of the
Highline.
The overall ligh ng strategy is a consistent low-level plane of light along
the perimeter, li ing and floa ng the Highline above the city below.
This so light marks the edge and silhoue es the Highline for viewers
from the street, while crea ng a unique night walk experience along the
highline itself.

PATRICK CULLINA

ROSE F. KENNEDY
GREENWAY
BOSTON, MA
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
An ac ve civic space within the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway, the
Wharf District Parks connect Faneuil Hall and the Financial District with
Boston Harbor. Designed by EDAW and Copley Wol Design Group,
the parks contain areas of paved surfaces for ac ve public use and a
gathering space for public events known as the Great Room. You will
find two unique fountains, specialized ligh ng structures, and many
places to sit in these parks. Three open lawn areas, surrounded with
plan ngs, provide more informal space.
Workers from the Financial District, neighbors, and visitors from the
nearby hotels enjoy the wide spaces, walkways, benches and lawns
in these parks that stretch from Atlan c Avenue to High Street. Walk
under the London-plane trees that line the great boulevard or along the
Mothers Walk path to enjoy a boun ful variety of plants na ve to New
England and the northeast.

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REFERENCES

STEELSTACKS ARTS + CULTURAL CAMPUS

| HOOVER-MASON TRESTLE
PROJECT STATUS: COMPLETED (2015)
REFERENCE: TONY HANNA, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BETHLEHEM
CONTACT INFORMATION: 10 EAST CHURCH STREET, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018
(T) 610.997.7634

F.O.P MARKET STREET PUBLIC REALM

PROJECT STATUS: UNDER CONSTRUCTION
REFERENCE: MARJI ARON, ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT - DESIGN | MACERICH
CONTACT INFORMATION: 11411 N TATUM BLVD, PHOENIX, AZ 85028
(T) 602.953.6499

ROSE F. KENNEDY GREENWAY

PROJECT STATUS: COMPLETED (2008)
REFERENCE: JESSE BRACKENBURY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | ROSE F. KENNEDY GREENWAY CONSERVANCY
CONTACT INFORMATION: 185 KNEELAND STREET, 2ND FLOOR, BOSTON, MA 02111
(T) 617-292-0020

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WRT
1700 Market Street
Suite 2800
Philadelphia, PA 19103
wrtdesign.com