Insights & Innovation
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FUNDING, WATER/WASTEWATER ENGINEERING
Integrated Water Planning in Action: Cleburne Builds for Growth and Resilience
Cleburne’s award-winning Integrated Water Plan safeguards the city’s future with an innovative, cost-effective recycling system that boosts capacity, conserves resources, and models One Water principles in action.
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David Jackson
Mohammad Haghighipodeh
Data Center Insights: Dealing with the Wastewater
In addition to considering data centers’ water use, public utilities should keep in mind the potential impacts on wastewater treatment and water reuse systems. Here are key questions to ask.
Learn MoreChris Bosco
Go Slower to Go Faster: What Transportation Engineering Can Teach Us About AI
According to our AI Strategic Initiative Leader Chris Bosco, transportation engineering and AI teach us a similar but counterintuitive lesson: go slower at the right moment, and the whole system moves faster.
Learn MoreAdam Conner
A Framework to Help Public Utilities Evaluate Data Center Impacts
As communities work to better understand the full scope of water use by prospective data centers, learn how Freese and Nichols can help with guidance on questions to ask.
Learn MoreDesigning Roundabouts for Safer Roads and Smoother Traffic Operations
Some communities are turning to roundabouts amid increased growth to reduce traffic congestion and improve vehicle safety.
Learn MoreBuilding Resilient Water Systems Across Kansas
Two milestone projects demonstrate how Freese and Nichols is partnering with Kansas communities to improve water reliability and support long-term growth.
Learn MoreDavid Jones
The ROAD to Housing Act: How Communities Can Prepare
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act introduces new federal incentives that could reshape how communities fund, approve and deliver housing projects.
Learn MoreKate Burum
Mark Evans
Funding Success Starts Long Before the Application
Learn how communities that maintain current data, updated plans, realistic cost estimates and funding-ready projects are best positioned to secure funding and deliver infrastructure improvements that benefit their residents.
Learn MoreGeorgia Water Main Project Featured in ASCE’s Civil Engineering Magazine
Learn how innovative strategies navigated a complex urban environment, saving on costs and time for DeKalb County’s crucial new transmission pipeline.
Learn MoreDustin Pope
Dallas Love Field Plans for More Sustainable Future
Dallas Love Field is advancing a comprehensive utilities master plan to modernize infrastructure and support sustainable growth.
Learn MoreEdith Peters, PE
Danny Wilson, AICP, ISA
Promoting Pedestrian Safety, Economic Vitality in Downtown Lenoir
The City of Lenoir, North Carolina, partnered with a multi-disciplinary team of Freese and Nichols experts to develop a conceptual streetscape design for Harper Avenue to incorporate community input with practical improvements.
Learn MoreDave Christiansen
Building Confidence into Water Infrastructure Planning
Choosing the right software and approach can make all the difference in your model’s value for water or wastewater master planning. Explore our guidance for deciding the best tools for your system.
Learn MoreRyan Slattery, AICP, ENV SP
Weathering Disasters With Comprehensive Planning
By integrating systems-level planning, community engagement and adaptive management, communities can build the capacity to not just survive disasters but emerge stronger and more prepared.
Learn MoreWe’ve found that our focus on quality and continuous improvement provides a natural incubator for innovation. Our level of innovation in our project work, client programs and internal processes helps our clients solve their business needs. We see the impact of these innovative techniques through our high client satisfaction scores, repeat business, and our many project awards.
Featured Authors
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Wendy Bonneau
Urban Planning + Design Practice Leader
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Craig Wells
Client Services Leader
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Nina Reins
Water Resources Engineer
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David Jackson
Water/Wastewater Treatment Practice Leader
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Adam Conner
Hydrologist