I’ve previously written about the push to get more government workers to Return to the Office (RTO), notably federal workers. Given some recent announcements at the city and state levels, I’d like to focus this blog on the economic impact of government workers returning to the office as opposed to...

In recent years, I have been privileged to conduct security assessments for multiple school districts. Part of my job includes physically inspecting security measures already in place. Physical security elements play a significant role in protecting our students against a wide range of threats,...

Many court jurisdictions have developed space standards describing the optimal quantity and quality of space for courtrooms, chambers, office, and secured areas. Space standards are useful in determining the amount of space needed and adjacency patterns. 

In recent years, inclusivity has emerged as a core value that is at the forefront of the planning profession. An inclusive built environment provides an experience that accommodates all user groups regardless of age, size, ability, disability, or background. 

It seems like there is a new security threat in the news every day, and schools are continuously faced with the formidable task of ensuring student safety. In my last two blog posts, we discussed well-known problems that affect students. School shootings and bullying are extremely serious threats...