Advisory Projects

Resilient Stormwater Management in the Great Lakes Region

Resilient Stormwater Management in the Great Lakes Region

The Resilient Infrastructure for Sustainable Communities (RISC) project is a leadership initiative aimed at scaling sustainable stormwater solutions across the binational Great Lakes Region to improve climate resilience, water quality, and equity outcomes.Project...

Cook County Communities Climate Resilience Program

Cook County Communities Climate Resilience Program

Since 2024, CIS has been partnered with the Cook County Department of Environment and Sustainability (DES) to design and deliver innovative climate resiliency infrastructure solutions to five underserved communities of Bellwood, Franklin Park, Justice, Lynwood, and...

Creating Climate Ready Schools in Missoula County

Creating Climate Ready Schools in Missoula County

Missoula Public Health provides services to the County and City of Missoula to build conditions that support the health of people, environments, and communities.Project Scope Resilience Hubs Wildfires and Extreme Heat Resilience Hubs Site Planning and Design...

Integrated Site Enhancements at the Wright Museum

Integrated Site Enhancements at the Wright Museum

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 Benefit-Cost Analysis Tool for Water Utilities

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

Northville Green Ordinance Audit

The City of Northville undertook a comprehensive review of its codes, policies, and procedures to identify and address barriers to the implementation of green stormwater infrastructure (GSI).Project Scope Policy Research & Analysis Organizational Planning...

Capital Bikeshare Green Mobility Hubs Program

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  Permit Compliance  Construction...