Who's Birthday is it? Happy Birthday Jan!

Here at WPi, we love a reason to celebrate! Birthday celebrations are definitely a reason, especially when it's for Jan! Happy Birthday Jan! Hope you enjoyed your birthday lunch and cupcake celebration!

Sneak Peak of the Recognition Plaque @ Springs Brooks Plaza!

The Springs Brooks Plaza at Williams-Brice Stadium is truly a master piece and was made possible through generous donations, supporters and a team of talented individuals! WPi is grateful to have the opportunity to work on such a unique project with such a great team! Go Cocks! Can't wait to experience the plaza live tomorrow during "Game Day!"

Game Day - Behind the Scenes at Williams-Brice Stadium Springs-Brooks Plaza...

The 1st Home Game of the Season is this Saturday for University of South Carolina football fans. We all know that University of South Carolina fans love their "Gamecock" football, but this Saturday the game day experience will be at a whole new level of excitement with the addition of Springs-Brooks Plaza! To get the behind the scenes information on the new addition of Springs-Brooks Plaza read this article Featured by The State.com 
#Creatinggreatplaces #WPi #Gamecocks 

Do you want to win a Kindle at FRPA?

Well, come and visit WPi at Booth#40 at the Hilton Orlando! When you visit, make sure to leave your business card in order to win a Kindle!

We will be there today from 6PM to 9PM and Wednesday from 8:30AM to 12:30PM. Two chances to win and so many opportunities to learn all about Parks and Recreation at FRPA! Hope to see you there!

Lunch & Learn with American Paving Design & Skipping Rock Imports!

At WPi, we are constantly looking for opportunities to educate our group on all of the products that are available to specify for projects. Today we had the honor of having American Paving Design and Skipping Rock Imports, LLC host a Lunch and Learn at our Hilton Head Office. Thank you so much for the presentation, lunch and taking time to educate us on your variety Natural Stone Paving Products. If you are interested in visiting and presenting a Lunch & Learn on a product or service for our Hilton Head Office or Tallahassee Office, please email info@woodandpartners.com

The Annual Chamber Community Conference Today through Sunday @ The Hilton Sandestin!

WPi's Shawn Kalbli, Vice-President, will be at the Annual Chamber Community Conference! If you want to meet all of the business members in the region and discuss real issues that affect your community, don't miss this event!  With a location like The Hilton Sandestin, how could you possibly resist attending for the weekend! Hope to see you there August 14-16th!

Who's Presenting at the 2015 Florida Main Street's Annual Conference....WPi's Charlie Johnson!

 Come and Celebrate Florida Main Street's 30th Anniversary!

This year's Florida Main Street Conference is located in St. Petersburg, FL from August 17th to 19th!
Learn all about how "Complete Streets Equal Stronger Main Streets" presented by WPi's Charlie Johnson on Wednesday, August 19th at 11AM to 11:45 AM! Click Here for more details on the Conference. 

We have a WPi Anniversary today...Happy Anniversary Brad Hix!

Brad Hix is a Project Planner at Wood+Partners Inc. and has been involved in a wide variety of project types.  They range from commercial redevelopment plans to large-scale master planning, including both single-family and multi-family projects, town centers, memorial gardens, streetscape design, retirement villages, hotels and retail facilities, park and recreation projects, athletic complexes and planning for colleges and universities, resorts, clubhouses, amenity center design and planning services to coastal environments.  Brad excels in all aspects of design from schematic design to construction drawings and construction detailing. 

Congratulations on your 2nd Anniversary! We are happy to have you as a part of our WPi Family!

Lunch & Learn Wednesday! Nicaragua Style

This week's Lunch & Learn was presented by Linda Youst our Marketing Coordinator. Linda and her husband traveled to Nicaragua on the their honeymoon back in January and stayed at Aqua Wellness Resort a 5 Star Eco-Friendly Luxury Resort located on the Pacific Side in Tola, Nicaragua. So many amazing photos to use as inspiration for projects! Thanks again Linda for the tour of "Little Costa Rica!"

Today's the last day in July...But there is still time to celebrate Parks Month!

July is Parks Month! 

Today is the last day to hashtag #JulyPRM30 with a picture of your favorite park! Check out WPi's park project that is featured along a historic river front district in Conway, SC. Conway Riverwalk & Waterfront Park included planning and urban design services for a historic river front redevelopment district. The plan re-established linkages of the City's central business district to the Waccamaw River. Conway Riverwalk includes a waterfront park and festival area, both on land and over water riverwalk facilities, pavilions, transient boat docks, a marina store and boat ramp, and enhanced streetscape. Honor Award for Design from the SC, GA, and NC Tri-State ASLA.

The Conway

Lunch & Learn Visit from Brentwood Industries

At WPi, we are constantly looking for opportunities to educate our group on all of the products that are available to specify for projects. This past Wednesday we had the honor of having Brentwood Industries host a Lunch and Learn at our Hilton Head Office. Thank you so much for the presentation, lunch and taking time to educate us on your stormwater management products.

If you are interested in visiting and presenting a Lunch & Learn on a product or service for our Hilton Head Office or Tallahassee Office, please email info@woodandpartners.com

July is Parks Month! What is your favorite Park?

It's still July and we are celebrating Parks all month long!  WPi​ is featuring another one of our parks and this one is close to home!The Town of  Hilton Head Island, South Carolina​ Rowing & Sailing Center is a new 8 acre neighborhood park off of Squire Pope Rd that features a fixed pier for fishing, a floating dock, picnic facilities, storage for rowing shells and sailboats, swings a fire pit, restrooms and parking. The pier is handicapped-accessible and can be used for fishing and crabbing. WPi along with Lee & Parker Architects, Ward Edwards & ATM provided design, permitting and construction phase services.

Who's Gone Green? Sea Pines Beach Club is officially LEED Certified!

The Sea Pines Beach Club is officially LEED Certified according to the Island Packet! Clients and their design teams dream about becoming LEED Certified but not all actual pursue it. What many may not know is that the entire design team and client take on certain roles throughout the LEED Certification process, so the entire process is truly a team effort! The Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design also known as LEED is a program run by the U.S. Green Building Council and focuses on "green initiatives" that recognize best-in-class building strategies and practices. According to the USGBC website, To receive LEED Certification, building projects must satisfy prerequisites and earn points to achieve different levels of certification. WPi congratulates the entire team on a job well done! 

Construction Photo Update - Williams-Brice Stadium Springs Brooks Plaza!

More improvements have been made since the last aerial construction photos on The Springs Brooks Plaza at Williams-Brice Stadium! Way to go! Can't wait to see the final product! #Gamecocks #creatinggreatplaces #WPi