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Creativity: We balance our technical competence with our understanding of people to create out of the box ideas to facilitate success. Nothing is impossible: Our positivity is undeniable. We believe there are no limits to what is possible. This attitude allows us to inspire innovation. R-‐E-‐S-‐P-‐E-‐C-‐T: We respect our clients, our employees, and their families. We exploit laughter, fun and enjoyment, yet we do it at no one’s expense. Nspiregreen, LLC is an environmental and planning consulting firm where we combine our professional backgrounds in engineering and urban planning with our volunteer backgrounds in grassroots community organizing. We have a strong desire facilitate the empowerment and transformation of every community on the planet. Despite being a young company, we have established ourselves as an industry leader in the Washington, DC regional market. We have the unique ability to deliver technical and community-‐driven solutions using our Listen, Engage, Analyze, and Feedback model (L.E.A.F. ModelTM). We translate engineering into English, so communities can participate in technical processes in a meaningful way. We provide solutions that transform communities through our core service areas: Environmental Services, Urban Planning, and Public Engagement. Environmental Services •
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Sustainability Analysis Environmental Policy (Analysis and Development) Resource Management (air, waste, and water) Solid Waste Management Environmental Audits and Assessments Environmental Regulatory Reporting and Compliance What We Deliver Technical background report: Reviews literature and data such as best practices and existing conditions. Feasibility study: Evaluates the practicality of a solution including technical flaws and recommendations. Compliance report: Demonstrates compliance with relevant regulations. Resource management report: Presents existing conditions, establishes goals, and outlines implementation plan to achieve goals. Policy and legislation technical analysis report: Evaluates the technical practicality and provides guidance for implementation of policy and legislation. Proven Experience in Stormwater Consolidated Total Maximum Daily Load Implementation Plan and Revised Monitoring Program, District Department of the Environment, Washington, DC (On-‐going) Our role includes creating inputs to model the baseline analysis, GIS mapping, land use forecasting, technical research on pollutant load reduction from best management practices, conducting a Gap Analysis, creating and maintaining the project website, and stakeholder outreach. Green Infrastructure Challenge, DC Water, Washington, DC (On-‐
going) We are part of a team to convert underused triangle parks into a community gathering spaces that retain a 1.2-‐inch storm. Stormwater Management Programs, Low Impact Development Center, Prince George’s County, MD (On-‐going) We are assisting municipalities by creating MS4 guidebooks to train administration and staff. Additionally, we are assisting with the Alternative Compliance Task, which provides materials and training assistance to faith based organizations. Lastly we will help each municipality with the development of stormwater management programs including stormwater pollution prevention plans. Proven Experience in Energy Comprehensive Energy Plan, District Department of the Environment, Washington, DC (Complete) We co-‐authored the energy profile, researched environmental impacts of energy usage, and led public engagement. In addition, we manage a team of local experts. Urban and Transportation Planning •
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Transportation Planning Environmental Impacts Land Use Planning Adaptive Reuse Analysis Master Planning Transit Oriented Development Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning Proven Experience in Urban Planning North-‐South Corridor Planning Study, District Department of Transportation, District of Columbia (On-‐going) We led the public engagement and provided technical support for planning that included creating alignments for streetcar operations and evaluation criteria to narrow the alignments to four end-‐to-‐end alternatives. The alternatives will be analyzed further in the environmental review process.
MoveDC -‐ Multi-‐modal Transportation Plan, District Department of Transportation, Washington, DC (Complete) Nspiregreen had the opportunity to work on the 30-‐year multimodal transportation plan for the Nation’s Capital. Alexandria Waterfront Small Area Plan, Department of Planning and Zoning: Alexandria, VA (Complete) Ms. Davis was directly responsible for analyzing existing conditions to determine project constraints, challenges, and opportunities. The existing conditions analysis included current and projected demographics, zoning restrictions based on Federal settlement agreements, identification of historic properties, property ownership, parking utilization rates, existing transportation and circulation, and economic development potential. Troy Riverfront Revitalization, State University of New York-‐ University at Albany, Albany, NY (Complete) Ms. Mayeur’s role was to design and plan bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure to expand trails to pass along the historic Troy, NY waterfront and provide multimodal options, while also enhancing the sense of place and increasing trail amenities. Public Engagement
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Press Releases Public Meetings Content Social Media Rack Cards Project Branding Games and Interactive Activities Proven Experience in Public Engagement DC Circulator Transit Development Plan 2014 Update, District Department of Transportation, Washington, DC (Complete) We were responsible for six pop-‐up meetings around to solicit feedback from current and future riders of the DC Circulator bus system. Our role included writing a press release, developing a social media schedule, branding, and creating a format to engage residents at the pop-‐up meetings. Solid Waste Management Study, Department of Public Works, Washington, DC (Complete) We developed a game to help the public understand possible scenarios for Department of Public Works to manage solid waste, which includes source reduction, collection, disposition, and diversion. Bloomingdale/LeDroit Park Surface Water Management: District Department of Transportation, Washington, DC (Complete) We provided Engagement services for a civil infrastructure project that provides a short-‐term solutions to help alleviating overland flooding in Northwest Washington, DC. Nspiregreen’s Profile Veronica O. Davis, PE (Co-‐Owner) Master of Regional Planning, Cornell University MEng, Engineering Management (Civil), Cornell University BS, Civil Engineering, University of Maryland Chanceé Lundy (Co-‐Owner) MS, Civil (Environmental) Engineering, Florida A&M –Florida State BS, Environmental Science, Alabama A&M University Christine Mayeur Master of Regional Planning, State University of New York BA, Urban Studies, State University of New York Robyn Jackson, EIT, LEED-‐AP BS, Civil Engineering, University of Southern California Fabiana Paez MS, Geographic and Cartographic Science, George Mason University BS, Geography, George Mason University DBE/MBE/WBE Certifications Economically Disadvantaged Women-‐Owned Small Business District Department of Transportation (DC) Maryland Department of Transportation Virginia Department of Transportation Michigan Department of Transportation Prince George’s County, Maryland City of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Southeast Pennsylvania Transportation Authority Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Washington Suburban Sanitation Commission Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority
Memberships American Planning Association American Society of Civil Engineers Conference of Minority Transportation Officials Order of the Engineer National Society of Black Engineers Women’s Transportation Seminar Water Environment Federation Awards Employer of the Year – Women’s Transportation Seminar, Washington, DC Chapter Small Businesswomen of the Year – Congress Heights Community Organization Community Development Award – Small Business Majority Award