Andrea de Vries, Author at McElhanney

Saasak Hills Trail Planning & Design

British Columbia, Cities & Communities, Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Northern, Interior, Central BC, Planning, Recreation, Region, Services, Structural, Tourism, TrailsFebruary 2, 2023

The Nisga’a Village of Gitwinksihlkw was ready for a Trail Master Plan and Detailed Design for their Saasak Hills Trail and River Walk.

Living Waters Boardwalk

Alberta, Cities & Communities, Landscape Architecture, Parks, Shorelines & WaterfrontsFebruary 1, 2023

McElhanney used innovative mobile laser scanning to complete the Valleyview Airport runway study, resulting in cost savings for the Town.

Woolastook Mountain Bike Trail Master Plan

Central/Eastern Canada, Cities & Communities, Planning, Recreation, Region, TourismFebruary 1, 2023

RVC needed someone to guide their efforts as they developed Fredericton’s Woolastook Mountain Bike Trails into a premier riding destination.

Western Canada Mountain Coasters

Alberta, British Columbia, Cities & Communities, Engineering, Lower Mainland, Northern, Interior, Central BC, Planning, Recreation, Region, Services, TourismJanuary 31, 2023

By expanding its summer operations to include a mountain coaster, Cypress Mountain aimed to further secure its reputation as a summer destination.

Watson Island Redevelopment Project

Award-Winning Project, British Columbia, Cities & Communities, Construction Surveys, Drones & Robotics, Energy & Resources, Environmental, Environmental Assessment, Environmental Site Assessments & Remediation, Geotechnical, GIS & Remote Sensing, Legal and Engineering Surveys, Lower Mainland, Mapping, Market Sectors, Mitigation, Compensation, & Restoration, Northern, Interior, Central BC, Reclamation, Region, Regulatory Approvals & Agency Liaison, Structural, Sustainable Feature, Vancouver Island, VertiseeDecember 14, 2022

Because of the Watson Island Redevelopment Project, the Prince Rupert community has witnessed a new beginning for the site of a former pulp mill.

Penticton Outdoor Public Skating Rink

British Columbia, Cities & Communities, Community Sustainability, Engineering, Northern, Interior, Central BC, Recreation, Region, Services, SurveyingNovember 22, 2022

This free, outdoor, public skating rink in downtown Penticton would add vibrancy to the community. Could McElhanney be involved?

City of Kamloops North Shore Neighbourhood Plan

British Columbia, Cities & Communities, Community Planning & Policy, Land Use & Approvals, Northern, Interior, Central BC, Planning, Region, Shorelines & Waterfronts, Stakeholder Engagement & Communications, Urban DesignNovember 22, 2022

McElhanney’s province-wide presence and knowledge of local requirements offered a blend of expertise and familiarity that supported project success.

LakePointe Village Multi-Family Project

British Columbia, Cities & Communities, Community Development, Landscape Architecture, Northern, Interior, Central BC, Region, ServicesNovember 22, 2022

This multi-family housing would fill the gap between high-density townhomes and expensive single-family homes, but there was a time-sensitive challenge.

Inverness Culvert Watercourse Development Permit

British Columbia, Cities & Communities, Environmental, Environmental Assessment, Northern, Interior, Central BC, Region, ServicesNovember 21, 2022

McElhanney’s familiarity with the Ministry of Forest’s approval requirements translated to a streamlined reporting process.

Dinsmore Environmental Impact Assessment

British Columbia, Cities & Communities, Environmental, Environmental Assessment, Northern, Interior, Central BC, Region, ServicesNovember 21, 2022

McElhanney contributed to the protection of at-risk ecosystems and species, while allowing a new housing development to move forward.