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Tombstone Backcountry Campground

Alberta, Cities & Communities, Mitigation, Compensation, & Restoration, Parks, Recreation, TourismBy Andrea de Vries July 5, 2023

After thirty years of use with no upgrades and increased visitation, Alberta Parks was ready to redesign Tombstone Backcountry Campground.

Yamnuska Trail Refurbishment

3D Laser Scanning, Alberta, Cities & Communities, Interest Holder Engagement & Communications, Parks, Recreation, Tourism, TrailsBy Andrea de Vries June 27, 2023

As the popularity of the Yamnuska recreation area grew over recent years, so did the number of rescues. Could improved trails reduce risk?

Stoney Trail Network and Crossings Review

Alberta, Planning, Transportation & Transit, Transportation PlanningBy Jenn Kuhn May 31, 2023

During Phase 1 of this project, a network planning study was conducted to recommend the location(s) of future east-west flyovers over the Calgary Ring Road (Stoney Trail). With continued growth in and adjacent to northeast Calgary, additional travel corridors across Stoney Trail needed to be identified and planned in order to provide connectivity to new residential and commercial communities east of Stoney Trail.

the Benchlands Trail and Bow Valley Trail intersection — Zoom Details

Benchlands Trail & Bow Valley Trail Intersection

Alberta, Award-Winning Project, Cities & Communities, Construction Surveys, Engineering, Environmental, GIS & Remote Sensing, Landscape Architecture, Legal and Engineering Surveys, Market Sectors, Municipal Underground Infrastructure & Roadways, Planning, Services, Surveying, Transportation, Transportation & TransitBy Jenn Kuhn May 2, 2023

As part of its Transportation Initiatives Projects 2020, the Town of Canmore sought to transform the Benchlands Trail and Bow Valley Trail intersection with multi-modal safety improvements to better protect all road users. This included fully separated facilities for pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists to integrate with Canmore’s existing Complete Streets system and enhance active transportation in the area.

Ponoka Transportation and Urban Framework Master Plan, and Three-Year Trail Program

Alberta, Cities & Communities, Community Development, Community Planning & Policy, Interest Holder Engagement & Communications, Landscape Architecture, Parks, Planning, Trails, Transportation & Transit, Urban Design, Urban DesignBy Andrea de Vries February 28, 2023

Integrating a Transportation Master Plan with an Urban Framework Master Plan opened the door for multiple improvements to be made in tandem.

Living Waters Boardwalk

Alberta, Cities & Communities, Landscape Architecture, Parks, Shorelines & WaterfrontsBy Andrea de Vries February 1, 2023

McElhanney used innovative mobile laser scanning to complete the Valleyview Airport runway study, resulting in cost savings for the Town.

Western Canada Mountain Coasters

Alberta, British Columbia, Cities & Communities, Engineering, Lower Mainland, Northern, Interior, Central BC, Planning, Recreation, Region, Services, TourismBy Andrea de Vries January 31, 2023

By expanding its summer operations to include a mountain coaster, Cypress Mountain aimed to further secure its reputation as a summer destination.

Pine Valley Seniors Lodge Survey Support

Alberta, Cities & Communities, EngineeringBy Bob Mack October 26, 2022

McElhanney performed survey layout, survey as-built, private utility locates, and drone flights prior to demolition.

Hinton Disc Golf Parking Lot, Hinton, Alberta

Alberta, Cities & Communities, EngineeringBy Bob Mack October 26, 2022

McElhanney completed work on the Hinton Disc Golf course at a reduced cost, in support of the Hinton Disc Golf Association.

Valleyview Airport Runway Study

3D Laser Scanning, Alberta, Cities & Communities, Surveying, Transportation & TransitBy Jenn Kuhn January 12, 2022

McElhanney used innovative mobile laser scanning to complete the Valleyview Airport runway study, resulting in cost savings for the Town.