TDM Policies for Developers in the DMV: Virginia, Maryland, and DC
While TDM policies are enacted to produce a public good for particular communities, they are also “good for business” – encouraging developers to build or... Read
Courtney Menjivar Speaks at Beyond Bricks Conference: Enhancing The Tenant Experience Through PropTech-Driven Mobility Solutions
W+A Vice President Courtney Menjivar spoke about PropTech’s transformational effects on the commercial real estate sector and urban development at the Beyond Bricks conference in... Read
Congratulations to Our Team Members for Well-Earned Staff Promotions: Linsey Burch, Griffin Kuhn, Brant McKinney, and Nate Selden
As we move deeper into 2025, we take pride in announcing staff promotions of a number of our key team members: Linsey Burch, an... Read
Marie Cox, TDM-CP, Promoted to Principal at Wells + Associates
Wells + Associates is pleased to announce the promotion of Marie Cox to Principal at the company. She joins our leadership team in shaping and... Read
Frequently Asked Questions About Fairfax County’s SSPA Process
And yet, many questions arise when proposed changes involve issues such as increasing density, converting old land uses, or changing the mix of uses of... Read
A transportation wish list for 2025 …
As we prepare to start a brand new year, we can’t help but think about possible opportunities in 2025. While we’d love to lower interest... Read
Infographic: Transportation Components of Fairfax County’s SSPA Process
In early 2025, property owners and prospective property purchasers in Fairfax County have a unique opportunity to propose changes to the County’s Comprehensive Plan as... Read
Fairfax County’s January 2025 SSPA: Take Action to Increase or Modify the Density of Your Development
Data Can Explain That Changes to Proposed Developments Won’t Lead to a “Transportation Apocalypse” Our ability to forecast trip reductions based on firsthand experience implementing... Read
American Planning Association’s Outstanding Tool Honor Is Awarded to Project Team That Includes Wells + Associates
Wells + Associates was pleased to be part of the team recognized with the Outstanding Planning Tool Award by the American Planning Association’s National Capital... Read
Video: Explaining Fairfax County’s SSPA Process for 2025
The process for submitting nominations for Fairfax County’s SSPA (Site-Specific Plan Amendment) Process begins in January 2025, but it’s never too early to start the... Read
Dear Property Manager: Have You “Earned the Commute” of Your Tenant’s Employees?
For companies and the office buildings they occupy, the post-pandemic reality means that workforces now demand a hybrid working environment. Put another way, employees want... Read
The Important Role of Professional Certifications in Transportation Consulting: P.E., AICP, PTP, PTOE, TDM-CP, ActiveScore AP
Whether it is a matter of meeting regulatory requirements or achieving a measure of competitive advantage by providing better access, a variety of acronyms identify... Read
Fairfax County Revamps Parking Requirements with Parking Reimagined Initiative
Fairfax County recently took concrete steps to address both of these issues with its innovative “Parking Reimagined” program. While our transportation team has long been... Read
New CTR Guidelines in Charlotte, NC: TDM Trip Reduction, Traffic Impact Studies, and More
Note: As of June 1, 2023, Charlotte’s Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) came into effect. Charlotte’s CTR process features three types of transportation assessments: TDM Assessments... Read
Panel Discussion: Sustainable Transportation + Increased Density at DCS Design Summit
A few of our team members were pleased to join DCS Design’s Sustainability Summit to discuss this evolution of transportation, density, parking, and real estate... Read