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Brian Miller, P.E., S.E. Joins TimHaahs as Senior Project Manager for Atlanta Office
 TimHaahs is proud to announce Brian Miller has joined our Atlanta office as a Senior Project Manager. Brian brings ten years of experience preparing functional and structural plans and specifications for both public and private clients in the industry. Prior to joining TimHaahs, Brian has served as a project manager in a multi-disciplined design firm and managed projects ranging from parking structure design and parking consultation, to bridge design. Brian has experience managing and coordinating the design and construction efforts for both cast-in-place and precast parking structures. He has also performed feasibility studies, shared-use analyses, and supply and demand studies for numerous parking projects. TimHaahs is excited to welcome Brian to our team. With Brian’s background and experience, we look forward to continuing to serve our growing client base in the Atlanta region, and beyond. Valdosta State University Celebrates the Opening of First Parking Facilities  TimHaahs was chosen by Valdosta State University to provide prime design services for two new parking structures on the university campus. The parking structures are the first to be built at VSU. TimHaahs led the design team in collaboration with Cooper Carry, and local architect McCall & Associates, Inc. The two parking structures, which total approximately 2,100 spaces, will also include a variety of mixed-use space. The Sustella Avenue Parking Structure includes 10,000 square feet of new office space for VSU’s Parking and Recreation Departments. The Oak Street Parking Structure includes over 20,000 square feet of office space for Auxiliary Services and Public Safety. Valdosta State University President Dr. Patrick J. Schloss, cut the ribbon to the Oak Street Parking Structure during a ceremony held Monday, August 11. TimHaahs is proud to have played an integral role in this milestone project for Valdosta State University as it will certainly improve parking conditions, provide exceptional space for several university services and enhance the campus atmosphere for students and visitors. International Parking Institute Honors Alfred I. DuPont Hospital for Children Garage Design  Timothy Haahs & Associates, Inc. (TimHaahs) was recently honored with an Award of Merit at the International Parking Institute’s (IPI) annual conference in Dallas, TX. The Alfred I. DuPont Hospital for Children received this design award recognizing excellence in parking structure design in a nationwide competition. The IPI Award for Excellence Program was created to recognize and commend the trend toward parking facilities that are aesthetically appealing as well as functional, and to encourage excellence in parking design. TimHaahs served as the prime design firm and provided architectural and engineering design services for the 1,800 space parking structure to serve the hospital. The new structure will provide essential infrastructure to serve the growing community of staff, parents, and visitors. TimHaahs Joins In Celebrating the Opening of the SEPTA Norristown Transportation Center _thumb.JPG) Located at Dekalb and Lafayette Streets, SEPTA’s Norristown Transportation Center, a state-of-the-art parking garage, provides additional access for passengers and increases parking capacity, more than tripling the capacity of the existing lot it is located on. This makes it even easier for customers to use SEPTA’s public transit as part of their daily commute. The garage was celebrated with an opening ceremony on June 4, 2008. The new facility by its size and strategic location, in combination with the existing Transportation Center, has created a significant urban node, the potential focus of future public and private development. Set above a rising landscape bank, the building design establishes the character and civic importance of the facility, while providing essential infrastructure for the community and SEPTA ridership. TimHaahs has played an integral role in recent redevelopment and revitalization efforts in Norristown and looks forward to further contributions to the community. Miami Parking Authority Breaks Ground on New Mixed-Use Courthouse Facility  On April 29, 2008 the Miami Parking Authority (MPA) celebrated the ground breaking for the new mixed-use Courthouse Garage. MPA Executive Director, Art Noriega, addressed attendees stating, “The Parking Authority is excited for the future of this new mixed-use facility and the opportunities it will bring to the downtown area.” The Miami Parking Authority is constructing a state-of-the-art multi-million dollar facility adjacent to the new Federal Courthouse in downtown Miami. TimHaahs is currently providing full architectural and prime parking design services for the 850 space facility. This garage will house two retail spaces on the ground floor and more than 20,000 square feet of office space, including the Miami Parking Authority's administrative offices. The new facility will serve as the perfect complement to the courthouse to its north. TimHaahs is proud to have played a role in contributing to this milestone project for the Miami Parking Authority and the City of Miami. Rahway Town Center Master Plan Receives Smart Growth Award From NJ Future _thumb.JPG) Timothy Haahs & Associates, Inc. (TimHaahs) is honored to receive one of NJ Future’s Smart Growth Awards for the Rahway Town Center Master Plan project in Rahway, NJ for the category of Town Center Revitalization Plan. These awards are comprised of a diverse group of innovative development and redevelopment projects located in cities, towns and townships across New Jersey. The awards recognize initiatives ranging from reuse of a historic building in Newark and major downtown redevelopment projects in Camden and New Brunswick, to an affordable housing project in Morristown and a revitalized town center and transit-friendly redevelopment project in Rahway. The New Jersey Future Smart Growth Awards honor projects and plans—approved or built – that reflect the most forward-looking development and redevelopment practices in New Jersey. The Rahway Town Center plan will help to maximize land use while providing a people place for gathering, eating, and shopping. The integration of parking will prove for a successful outcome of the town center plan. “Our firm is honored to be recognized for helping our client fulfill their vision, while also bettering New Jersey and the City of Rahway”, says Haahs. The seventh annual New Jersey Future Smart Growth Awards ceremony honoring the winners was held Thursday, June 5, at the Newark Club in Newark, NJ. TimHaahs Moves Toward Sustainable Design and LEED Accredited Staff  TimHaahs has been actively pursuing sustainable design and Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification for garage and mixed-use projects. As a member of The United States Green Building Council (USGBC), the firm recognizes the need to incorporate sustainable design principles to develop larger, more complex mixed-use projects and serve our evolving clientele. The USGBC is a non profit organization that certifies sustainable businesses, homes, hospitals, schools, and neighborhoods. USGBC is dedicated to expanding green building practices and education, and its LEED Green Building Rating System. LEED addresses all building types and emphasizes state-of-the-art strategies in five areas: sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials and resources selection, and indoor environmental quality. The firm would like to congratulate Nicholas Frezza, our first LEED Accredited Professional. Nick’s knowledge will contribute to the aspects of sustainability and revitalization sought by many of our clients. Green building and design will grow to greater significance in the years to come, and TimHaahs is poised to apply these important principles to our designs and the parking industry. TimHaahs Helps to Revitalize Norristown with a Mixed-Use Parking Facility _thumb.JPG) TimHaahs was chosen by the Montgomery County Redevelopment Authority to design a mixed-use parking structure at the corner of Main and Cherry Streets in Norristown, PA. On May 8, 2008, the garage was celebrated with a ribbon cutting ceremony including county officials, Governor Edward G. Rendell, and numerous others who have contributed to the project. Their remarks all spoke of a vision of revitalization for the community, and this facility as the beginning of that vision coming to reality. This facility will be important to the resurgence of the city by featuring retail and restaurant frontage along Main Street, to serve the surrounding historic commercial district and nearby courthouse. It will act as a “gateway” to the downtown district, and will create a positive first impression for all patrons. The parking facility will serve a wide variety of users throughout the day and evening and provide a catalyst for further development in the town center of Norristown. TimHaahs is proud to have played a role in this milestone project that will contribute to urban renewal and future growth in the City of Norristown. Union Station Parking Structure Expansion Receives DVASE Award for Outstanding Project  Timothy Haahs & Associates, Inc. (TimHaahs) is honored to receive an Outstanding Project Award for the Union Station Parking Structure Expansion in Washington, DC. The award was presented at the annual DVASE Awards Dinner on May 14, 2008. The purpose of the awards program is to recognize creative achievement and innovation in structural engineering. The historic Union Station Parking Garage, located in downtown Washington D.C., serves approximately 75,000 people each day, and over 32 million annually. As a gateway to some of the world’s most popular destinations, the facility serves rail passengers for AMTRAK and Washington Metro, as well as pedestrians and commuters who use the intercity buses, tour buses, taxis, and even rental cars. In addition, the station is also an exciting shopping destination, with countless specialty boutiques, fashion and gift stores, and a movie theater. TimHaahs served as the prime design firm for the complex expansion, restoration, and beautification project, joining with RTKL for architectural design for the landmark facility. Marilyn Etheridge, FSMPS Joins TimHaahs to Lead Business Development in the South _thumb.jpg) Marilyn Etheridge joins TimHaahs to lead business development efforts in the southern region, serving our Atlanta and Miami offices. Marilyn comes to us with over 10 years experience in the parking industry. She has extensive business development/marketing knowledge and a solid history of client development success. Prior to TimHaahs, Marilyn’s experience ranges from business development and marketing to management and strategic planning, including private business owner. Marilyn actively participates in community and industry related professional associations, having served on various board positions. TimHaahs is excited to welcome Marilyn to our team and looks forward to the opportunities and relationships she will bring to our firm. With Marilyn’s background and experience, we look forward to continuing to serve our growing client base in the south. TimHaahs Awarded Major Contracts to Design Five New Parking Structures for Georgia Universities Timothy Haahs & Associates, Inc. (TimHaahs) has been selected as part of a design-build team, led by H.J. Russell Construction, to provide prime parking design services for four new parking structures that are part of the University System of Georgia and the Department of Technical Adult Education. The four parking projects will total over 1,900 spaces and be built at the following campuses: Dalton State College, Southern Polytechnic State University, Gainesville State College, and DeKalb Technical College. The University of Georgia selected TimHaahs to provide master planning and prime design services for a new 1,000-space parking structure. TimHaahs is studying several sites for a new parking structure including one that could serve the Performing Arts and Visual Center on the campus. The project may consist of more than one parking structure, based on the preliminary analysis completed thus far. The parking structure(s) are needed to serve both special events and commuter parking needs. These structured parking facilities will provide the essential infrastructure for continued growth and development at these institutions. Jim Zullo Joins TimHaahs to Lead New Jersey Office  Jim Zullo joins TimHaahs as Vice President, managing their New Brunswick, New Jersey office. Prior to joining TimHaahs, Jim was Senior Director of Real Estate and Economic Development for NJ TRANSIT, the nation’s third largest transit agency. In this capacity he oversaw the management of the agency’s real estate assets, including the management of commuter parking, station and retail leasing, property acquisition and sales, transit advertising, and the development of transit properties for mixed–use, transit oriented development. Prior to NJ TRANSIT, Jim served as Vice President of the New Brunswick Development Corporation, a non-profit real estate corporation responsible for the City’s economic resurgence. There, he managed several redevelopment projects, as well as serving as Executive Director of the City’s Business Improvement District. Previous to Devco (New Brunswick Development Corporation), Jim was senior project manager for Lockheed Martin IMS, where he served as project director for the privatization of the City of Raleigh’s Parking Services Division and directed the company’s marketing of photo enforcement services in New Jersey. Jim has also served as Executive Director of the New Brunswick Parking Authority, a quasi-public agency responsible for the operation, management and development of the city’s parking system and facilities. TimHaahs is excited for Jim to join our team and the opportunities he will bring to our firm. With Jim’s background and experience, we look forward to continuing to serve our growing client base in the planning and design of parking and mixed-use structures. TimHaahs Mourns the Loss of a Friend TimHaahs would like to take the opportunity to honor the memory of Sam Bhuyan, P.E., who passed away of a heart attack Saturday, January 5 in Kalamazoo, MI. Sam had just recently joined our firm last October, as Vice President in charge of our restoration division. Sam was well-known throughout the parking industry for his extensive work with restoration. Although he was only with us for a short time, it was evident from the beginning that Sam had a great deal of knowledge, talent, and passion for his work. Over the past few years, Sam dealt with a number of struggles in his life, including undergoing a heart transplant operation in 2005. However, these trials had provided him with a greater compassion and dedication to serving others. Sam’s experiences helped him to gain a greater, more meaningful purpose for his life, and this was especially evident during the last few weeks of his life. Please join us in remembering Sam’s family during this time. 
TimHaahs Recognized as “Hot Firm” and “Best Place to Work”Timothy Haahs & Associates, Inc. (TimHaahs) has been recognized as one of the fastest growing firms nationally by Zweig White’s Hot Firm list for 2007. This list is compiled of the fastest-growing architectural, engineering, and environmental firms. This annual list features the design and environmental firms that have outperformed the economy and competitors to become industry leaders.  TimHaahs also placed in The Philadelphia 100, an annual program conducted by the Entrepreneurs' Forum of Greater Philadelphia, Philadelphia Business Journal and Wharton Small Business Development Center to track the fastest growing, privately held companies in the Greater Philadelphia Region. This year, the firm also had the honor of being inducted into the Philadelphia 100 Hall of Fame, for firms who have been on the list five times.Structural Engineer Magazine named TimHaahs the sixth best structural engineering firm to work for in America for 2007 in a nationwide survey. The magazine honors firms that offer top-notch work environments to its employees, as well as to encourage continued excellence in structural engineering work-place practices. TimHaahs has ranked in the top 15 firms since 2004. We at TimHaahs, feel that being a “best firm” impacts more than just our employees. It has a direct and positive impact on our clients, our relationships, and the work we do. 
Allentown Transportation Center Contributes to City’s Revitalization EffortsThe Allentown Parking Authority retained TimHaahs to design the Allentown Transportation Center, a multi-modal bus transportation facility and parking structure that will accommodate public transportation service and parking in center city Allentown, PA. The recent ribbon cutting on September 14, 2007 highlighted the successful teaming with LANTA bus service and Allentown Parking Authority. An event heavily attended, it was a day marked as a turning point for revitalization efforts in the city. The facility includes a five tier parking structure with approximately 500 parking spaces, shell space for retail or restaurant tenants, an indoor transfer center for transit passengers, outdoor bus shelters, bus parking and surface parking. TimHaahs is also designing the new Allentown Government Area Garage, which will provide essential infrastructure to support continued economic development and growth.  
TimHaahs’ Design Unveiled at Camden County Improvement Authority’s Ribbon CuttingFor the Camden County Improvement Authority (CCIA), TimHaahs designed a mixed-use parking structure at the corner of South Broadway and Benson Street in Camden, New Jersey. On September 6, 2007, the garage was celebrated with a ribbon cutting ceremony including county officials, the mayor of Camden, and numerous others who have contributed to the project. All who were present spoke on the hopes of this mixed-use facility being one of the steps towards revitalization for the community. Constructed on an existing surface lot, TimHaahs served as the prime design firm for the nine level, 1,604 space garage, which includes approximately 9,000 square feet of retail space along South Broadway. The garage will be connected to Cooper University Hospital by an enclosed pedestrian walkway. It will serve hospital employees and visitors, as well as the surrounding neighborhood. TimHaahs is proud to have played a role in this important project that will contribute to urban renewal and future growth in the City of Camden.  
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