CASE STUDY: Designing Rhode Island’s First Overheight Vehicle Detection System

Posted on March 9th, 2026 by Ariana Hanaity

The Shippeetown Road overpass crosses I-95 along a heavily traveled stretch of interstate in Rhode Island. Repeated bridge strikes by overheight vehicles have become a persistent issue, resulting in infrastructure damage and unplanned traffic disruptions. Bowman partnered with the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) to design and implement Rhode Island’s first overheight vehicle detection […]

CASE STUDY: Improving Maintenance Access & Visibility for the Pawtucket River Bridge Architectural Lighting System

Posted on February 5th, 2026 by Christina Nichols

The Pawtucket River Bridge’s architectural lighting is a symbolic feature of Rhode Island’s I-95 corridor that’s seen by thousands of drivers each day. Over time, however, maintaining the lighting system became increasingly difficult and disruptive, causing operations to be inconsistent. Bowman was engaged by the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) to modernize the bridge’s […]

CASE STUDY: Next-Gen Dual-Sensor Technology Transforms Tree Canopy Assessment in Arlington County, VA

Posted on July 30th, 2025 by Ariana Hanaity

Arlington County, Virginia prioritizes urban forestry as a key component of its long-term planning. With over 755,000 trees contributing to the character of the community, habitat, pollution removal, carbon storage and stormwater management, its tree canopy is critical infrastructure. But protecting and enhancing such a valuable resource requires more than good intentions; it demands reliable, […]

CASE STUDY: Equitable Pricing Models to Support Long-Term Water Supply Strategy

Posted on July 7th, 2025 by Christina Nichols

Formed as a joint partnership of five cities and two water districts in Washington State, Cascade Water Alliance (Cascade) is responsible for developing and implementing a long-term strategy to meet the water demand of its member agencies. A core element of Cascade’s strategy involves developing its own source of supply. Cascade took the first step […]

CASE STUDY: Fast Track to Success: Snapdragon Stadium’s Two-Year Journey to Completion

Posted on April 15th, 2024 by Christina Nichols

Snapdragon Stadium is a multipurpose event center built by the campus of San Diego State University (SDSU) in California. The historic site was once home to the iconic Qualcomm Stadium and entered a new era under SDSU’s ownership in August 2020, marking the beginning of a transformative project. SDSU envisioned Snapdragon Stadium as more than […]

CASE STUDY: REVA Rahway: Transforming Urban Living Through Landscape Architecture

Posted on January 31st, 2024 by Christina Nichols

Project Overview REVA Rahway is a new multi-family residential building, situated on 3.5 acres of land in downtown Rahway, NJ. The project includes 219 residential units within a 5-story building with two exterior amenity spaces. Both amenity spaces are situated at the second floor. Bowman’s landscape architecture team played an essential role in the planning […]

CASE STUDY: Impactful Intersection Redesign: Inman Square’s Path to Safety & Sustainability

Posted on January 11th, 2024 by Christina Nichols

Inman Square (the Square), located in the city of Cambridge, MA, is a bustling commercial and residential community traversed by high volumes of motorists, pedestrians, cyclists and transit users. The intersection of Cambridge Street and Hampshire Street in the heart of the Square presented a complex and unusually large crossing with a confusing layout featuring […]