For over half a century, the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History (The Wright) has been dedicated to exploring and celebrating the rich cultural legacy of African Americans. Project Scope Culturally influenced site design Green Stormwater...
Climate Resilience
Integrated Site Enhancements for the Highlands at Blandford Nature Center
For over 50 years, the Blandford Nature Center has been dedicated to fostering a deep connection between people and nature. Their mission is to enhance community engagement and environmental education by creating a welcoming and inclusive space where everyone can...
Climate Resilience Benefit-Cost Analysis Tool for Water Utilities
The Water Research Foundation (WRF) is the leading research organization advancing the science of all water issues to meet the evolving needs of the water sector.Project Scope Benefit-Cost Analysis Research and Analyses Stakeholder Engagement Tool Development...
Northville Green Ordinance Audit
The City of Northville initiated a review of its codes, policies, and procedures that may affect the implementation of green stormwater infrastructure. Project ScopeWorking as a subcontractor to Birchline Planning LLC, CIS is providing research and review support to...
Capital Bikeshare Green Mobility Hubs Program
Capital Bikeshare, operating in seven jurisdictions in and around Washington, D.C, is the second largest bikeshare system in the U.S. Project Scope Transportation and Mobility Stormwater Management Best Management Practices Due Diligence Permit Compliance Construction...
Northeast and Midwest Community Change Equitable Resilience Technical Assistance
Climate Resilience Consulting, a small women-owned firm, has contracted CIS to provide technical assistance to disadvantaged communities to overcome environmental and climate justice challenges.Project Scope Green Stormwater Infrastructure Site Planning and Design...
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility Plan for an NSF Regional Innovation Engine
The Water Council is a global hub dedicated to solving critical water challenges by driving innovation in freshwater technology and advancing water stewardship. Project Scope Research & Development Organizational Planning Stakeholder Engagement Workforce...
Offshore Wind Energy Development in the Great Lakes Region
The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is a global environmental nonprofit committed to creating a world where people and nature thrive. Project Scope Research & Analyses Renewable Energy Tool Development Geographic Information System Support TNC’s priorities for 2030...
River Hills Conservancy – Constructed Wetlands
The River Hills Conservancy project restored former agricultural land to a prairie with constructed wetlands capable of storing nearly 2.5 million gallons of stormwater. The project balances land stewardship and stormwater management with the need and intention for...
Harley-Davidson Hub Park
Located in the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District’s Combined Sewer System Area, the Harley-Davidson Hub Park uses an eye-catching design to capture over 225,000 gallons of stormwater. The multi-tiered landscape functions as a park that seamlessly integrates...
Scaling-up Green Stormwater Infrastructure in Underserved Communities Across Greater Chicago
Under the umbrella of Resilient Infrastructure for Sustainable Communities (RISC), CIS, supported by The Delta Institute, led the writing of a report that assessed the viability of using a community-based partnership (CBP) to scale-up green stormwater infrastructure...
Incorporating Environmental Justice in the GLRI Action Plan
In 2023, the National Wildlife Federation – Healing Our Waters Coalition (HOW) hired CIS to identify environmental justice (EJ) principles and goals to be included in the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) Action Plan.Project Scope Research and Analyses GLRI...