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Connecting Communities through Parking Lot Design

February 20, 2025

Beyond Parking Lots: Can Better Designed Parking Lots Really Connect Communities? When you drive into a familiar or well-designed parking lot, you might not really notice it and go about… [ Read More about Connecting Communities through Parking Lot Design ]

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A Season of Hope and Community Impact

January 20, 2025

For many, the holiday season is synonymous with giving back. This sentiment rang true throughout Bolton & Menk locations across the region, showcasing our community impact through various initiatives. Raking… [ Read More about A Season of Hope and Community Impact ]

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Low Salt Design Strategies

November 29, 2024

The Low Salt Design (LSiD) Strategies provide a comprehensive approach to reducing the environmental impact of salt used in winter road maintenance. Our approach emphasizes the importance of minimizing chloride… [ Read More about Low Salt Design Strategies ]

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Planning Your Future with GIS Mapping

November 19, 2024

Many know Geographic Information Systems (GIS) as a mapping tool. While GIS mapping is still used daily at Bolton & Menk, this tool is becoming increasingly critical for communities to… [ Read More about Planning Your Future with GIS Mapping ]

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Winter Design Considerations for Chloride Reduction

November 4, 2024

Consider the agency you represent—how do you improve winter operations without impacting the environment we all work and play in? You may have been notified or required by local agencies… [ Read More about Winter Design Considerations for Chloride Reduction ]

Uplifting our Communities Through Disaster Relief Efforts
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Uplifting our Communities Through Disaster Relief Efforts

October 29, 2024

Communities across the United States have been severely impacted by the onset of severe, unexpected natural disasters in the last few months. Despite the unprecedented adversities experienced by both Bolton… [ Read More about Uplifting our Communities Through Disaster Relief Efforts ]

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Enhancing Corridor Safety with Wildlife Crossings

September 19, 2024

When we think about roadway safety for wildlife, we may picture deer and other large mammals navigating rural roads to return to their forest habitats. Many of us might also… [ Read More about Enhancing Corridor Safety with Wildlife Crossings ]

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Recondition or Overcoat?

August 22, 2024

The City of Isanti, Minnesota, has a 750,000-gallon water tower that was built in 2003, and has been considering either reconditioning or overcoating that tank. In 2017, Bolton & Menk… [ Read More about Recondition or Overcoat? ]

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Design it and They (The Funds) Will Come

August 13, 2024

Prior to initiating improvements in 2020, the Hoyt Lakes Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF) was as old as the city itself. The facility and city were born out of necessity to… [ Read More about Design it and They (The Funds) Will Come ]

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Brain Bags & Beyond: STEAM Education in the Southeast

July 17, 2024

Community is at the heart of all we do, and part of our mission includes introducing young minds to the wonders of STEAM education and careers. Our employees have been… [ Read More about Brain Bags & Beyond: STEAM Education in the Southeast ]

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