Environmental Design Group

Resurfacing season may be winding down, but planning for next year's street program starts now. In our latest newsletter, we break down five decisions to make before paving begins, from setting project limits to coordinating utilities, and how municipalities can fund resurfacing through federal, state, and regional programs.

Read it at https://ow.ly/bcmN50ZTh2y

We're proud to announce that EDG's Renee Carter-Whittenberger, PhD, PE, RSP2I, has been named the WTS Woman of the Year for her work advancing women and minorities in transportation. This recognition reflects her commitment to safer roadways for all users, demonstrated through more than 50 safety, active transportation, and Safe Routes to School studies across Ohio and her PhD research on older-driver safety. Her technical leadership is matched by her dedication to others, as she mentors women across our firm, builds women-led project teams, and creates opportunities for the next generation of transportation professionals. Congratulations, Reneé, on this well-deserved honor!

Wonderland came to life at our annual Open House this week as we celebrated clients, partners, and community leaders across Ohio. Amongst the festivities, we announced Susan Abdella, Mayor of Belpre, as this year's Community Impact Award recipient.

Since taking office in January 2024, Mayor Abdella has tackled aging infrastructure through a Capital Improvement Plan and a Water and Sewer Rate Analysis, and has reduced PFAS contamination in the city's drinking water. She is a strong advocate for her community, whether it's securing nearly $9M in project funding or making sure residents have safe, reliable utilities in their homes. We're proud to have partnered with the City of Belpre on water infrastructure solutions and to collaborate with a leader who is making a lasting difference in the communities we share.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our 2026 Open House!

Tomorrow's a very important date...don't be late!

EDG in Wonderland is 1 DAY away! Join us for an evening of celebration, connection, and a bit of madness. If you're attending, don’t forget to bring a school supply donation in exchange for a raffle ticket for a chance to win a prize! Learn more at www.envdesigngroup.com

Another section of Northeast Ohio's iconic Towpath Trail is on its way to completion. Environmental Design Group is partnering with the City of Dover on the next extension of the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail, adding approximately 1.3 miles along city roadways and closing another gap in the route that links Cleveland to Tuscarawas County. The extension will connect neighbors with the park, students to school and visitors with a pedestrian route.

Providing trail design services, our team is helping bring the full Towpath closer to the people it was built to serve and creating a lasting legacy for Northeast Ohio. Learn more at: https://www.yourohionews.com/tuscarawas-county/dover-approves-towpath-trail-design-contract/1064805

Dover approves Towpath Trail design contract The project runs from Canal Dover Park to the Dover-New Philadelphia border and is slated for completion in early 2029.

East Akron’s stormwater infrastructure is built to function on the ground and stand out from above. The Kelly Green Project uses bioretention cells, wetlands, and infiltration basins to slow and capture stormwater before it overwhelms the sewer system, reducing overflows into nearby bodies of water. From above, installations shaped around the neighborhood’s history are visible: a bootprint honoring generations of rubber factory workers, a butterfly-shaped rest stop for migrating monarchs, and a sunrise motif pointing toward the community garden. On the ground, community gardens and public green space are woven right into the neighborhood where residents walk and gather.

Environmental Design Group provided preliminary engineering, landscape architecture and design, ecological investigation and assessments, surveying and construction administration support services. https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/2026/08/07/east-akron-sewer-project-looks-like-art-when-viewed-from-the-sky/91126100007/

Camp EDG was officially in session! Our team came together for a camp themed Employee Experience Day, complete with food, activities, and a celebration of one year in our new Akron office. From barbecue to trivia, the day was dedicated to our team coming together and enjoying each other's company.

Campground wastewater plants are designed for variability, running from low levels in the off season to peak flow on a holiday weekend. The new wastewater treatment plant at Tar Hollow Campground in Hocking Hills is built for both, managing 12,000 gallons per day efficiently. Environmental Design Group provided plans and specifications for the replacement, including a new tertiary filtration building to house the disk filter, UV disinfection system, and effluent flow meter. The project also rehabilitated the park's pump stations, adding a new section of sanitary sewer that replaced two existing pump stations.

Our team provided civil engineering services for the plant improvement and pump station rehabilitation. Campers and day visitors benefit from improved water quality, and the campsite gains modernized equipment that is easier to operate and maintain season after season.

Learn more at https://www.envdesigngroup.com/services/water-and-natural-resources/water-wastewater-engineering/.