Sasaki's University of California, Davis, Graduate School of Management has received an Honorable Mention from the AIA TAP Building Information Model Awards. The award recognizes outstanding sustainable design for projects that employed BIM. It also won an Award of Merit in Sustainable Design from the SEAONC Excellence in Structural Engineering Awards Program. The project is pending LEED® Gold certification.

In the seminar "Master Planning: Moving Toward a Sustainable City" Sasaki Principals Dave Hirzel, Fred Merrill and Dennis Pieprz will lead a discussion on the complex and continually evolving process for planning sustainable cities. This Harvard University Graduate School of Design Executive Education course includes case studies ranging from new cities in emerging and urbanizing countries to mixed-use urban infill of American cities. The two day seminar will be held July 12 and 13.

On July 20 and 21, Sasaki Principals Dan Kenney and Greg Havens will lead a two day Executive Education seminar at the Harvard University Graduate School of Design entitled "Planning and Building Sustainable Campuses." It will focus on how to develop an integrated framework that includes an overview of campus sustainability, systems best practices, planning for a reduced carbon footprint, making sustainable communities, and sustainable planning in an international context.

The National Grid New England Corporate Office wins another award. For the second year in a row, the USGBC Massachusetts Chapter has awarded Sasaki with an Innovation in Green Design Award. The project was praised for providing a sustainability model that others can apply to their own buildings. Last year Sasaki received the award for Chase Mills, our Watertown, Massachusetts office.

On July 10, 2010, The Society for College and University Planning (SCUP) workshop "Integrating Sustainability in the Master Planning Process" will be led by a team of experts including: Dan Kenney, Principal; Stephen Benz, Principal; Greg Havens, Principal; Nathalie Beauvais, Director of Sustainable Planning [Sasaki]; and Mike Walters, Sustainability Practice Leader [AEI]. The pre-conference workshop will focus on emerging methodologies for evaluating environmental performance indicators and for integrating sustainability in a comprehensive master plan.

In April, Sasaki planner Perry Chapman was inducted into The American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) College of Fellows at a ceremony held during the American Planning Association’s (APA) 2010 National Planning Conference in New Orleans. AICP President Paul Inghram said that "The Fellows have devoted their careers to excellence in planning and they set the highest standards for professional planners today." Perry has developed master plans for over 85 campuses and has written extensively about campus planning.

The Graduate School of Management at University of California, Davis, has been published as an Autodesk case study. Using Revit, the team was able to design and construct the building to reach sustainability and cost goals while also delivering the completed project a month ahead of schedule. “BIM provided deep insights into the project’s characteristics from the very beginning, completely transforming traditional expectations about how quickly and cost-effectively we could deliver a noteworthy project,” said Strachan Forgan, Director of Digital Design at Sasaki.

Two Sasaki teams presented at the National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA) National Conference in Anaheim, California April 21-23. Architects Nancy Freedman and Bill Massey discussed sustainable design for recreation centers for "Beyond LEED to 2030: Transforming your Rec. Center to meet Environmental and Financial Goals." Interior designer Julie Houghton Sheridan and architect Russell Stevens presented "Living in a Material World: Facility Planning & Design" which focused on sustainable materials.

On a recent visit to Indianapolis, journalist Steven Litt of the Cleveland Plain Dealer looked at the city's development over the past few decades and believes that "There is a lot for us to learn." He praises the city's riverfront development for which Sasaki did the master plan as well as landscape design, urban design, civil engineering and environmental permitting. The project has received awards from the American Society of Landscape Architects, the US Army Corps of Engineers, Boston Society of Landscape Architects, as well as recognition as the best project in Indianapolis in 25 years by the people of Indianapolis themselves.

As part of her work as co-chair of the Local Arrangements Committee for the Urban Land Institute's (ULI) Spring Meeting, Lynn Hoffman Carlton successfully lobbied to have local Young Leaders invited as guests to all of the US Product Councils. The spring meeting was held in Boston April 14-16. She and her co-chair also organized the YLG Leadership Summit.

The recently completed Wildcat Recreation Center at California State University, Chico, has received three awards: Outstanding Sports Facilities Award, National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association, 2010; Innovative Architecture & Design Award, Recreation Management, 2010; Honorable Mention for “High Res Impact”, 3 Form Best Installation Contest, 2010. Seen as the 'family room' of the campus, the new building augments its recreational facilities with generous social space. The emphasis on sustainability makes it a very healthy space housing healthy activities.

Landscape Architecture Principal Michael Grove will be speaking at Cornell University on April 16 as part of the "Contemporary Asian Design" lecture series, sponsored by the Department of Landscape Architecture. The focus is on recent work in China, with an emphasis on cultural considerations in urban design and landscape, urban transformation, and ecological restoration.

Sasaki Principals Janne Corneil and Beth Foster presented the Portland State University District Framework Plan at the Society for College and University Planning (SCUP) Pacific conference in La Jolla, California. Janne and Dan Kenney then presented it at the national American Planning Association (APA) conference in New Orleans on April 13. The plan is the result of a strong partnership between the City of Portland, Oregon, and the University. The talk explores the strengths created from this partnership, specifically sustainability, livability and economic benefits.

On April 23, Principal Greg Havens will be speaking on a panel at New England Board of Higher Education (NEBHE) Sustainability Summit 2010. The panel will be discussing "The Economic Dynamics of Sustainability on Campus." Intrinsic to Greg's extensive planning work with campuses is a highly sustainable ethic. His work at the University of Maine, and other institutions, has garnered much recognition for integrated sustainable visions.

Schenley Plaza has been selected as one of eight finalists for the Urban Land Institute's (ULI) inaugural Amanda Burden Open Space Award. This new award celebrates spaces that demonstrate a significant impact on the enrichment and revitalization of its surrounding community. All finalists will be displayed on April 16 at the ULI Spring Council Forum and Awards Ceremony in Boston.

Principal Steve Benz offers critiques to Roger Williams University architecture students as they investigate, assess, plan and design a sustainable development at an urban design / neighborhood scale along the Woonasquatucket River in greater Providence, Rhode Island. Professor Ulker Copur's students are designing an Ecological Master Plan and Sustainable Learning Environments along the river corridor which must also include a stormwater management plan.

On April 26, 2010, Dennis Pieprz, President, will be presenting two Sasaki projects as part of the NYU Abu Dhabi Lecture Series. The new universities are examples of contemporary thinking for new educational environments in these evolving regions. Both projects have a completed Master Plan and are moving forward towards implementation. The series is cosponsored by the Academy of Arts and Sciences and the NY Chapter of the American Institute of Architects.

Sasaki President Dennis Pieprz spoke at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign. In his lecture "Intersection and Convergence: Sasaki Works in Interdisciplinary Design," Pieprz discussed a wide range of firm projects located in the US and across the globe. The lecture was part of the Hideo Sasaki Lecture Series, which was established in honor of Sasaki's founder.

The Commons at Bates College won the 2010 Association of College Unions International (ACUI) Facility Design Award of Excellence. ACUI Facility Design Awards recognize excellence in the design of student-centered facilities that support campus community building and student learning. The Commons is one of the first capital projects at Bates College in over a decade and reflects Bates College’s commitment to environmentally responsible policies. Working collaboratively with faculty, staff and students, the design team focused its efforts on reducing energy consumption, careful materials selection, and an innovative waste management plan.

In an article for Public News Service, Sasaki Sustainable Solutions Principal Steve Benz warns against green-wash in the consumer product marketplace. There are many terms used in advertising that are misleading due to broad and relatively undefined definitions of those terms.

After 12 years as the Principal in Charge of Sasaki's work at the University of Missouri, Perry Chapman turns over the reins to Principal Linda Eastley. In an article for The Missourian, Chapman and Eastley discuss a sustainable future for the campus. As a permanent display of gratitude for Chapman's work, a tree has been planted in his honor.

Sasaki Urban Designer and Architect Steve Wilson presented to the Boston Society of Architects (BSA) Urban Design Committee on March 18. Wilson presented four academic medical centers that demonstrate innovative design strategies and the significant effects that successful urban design can have on the vibrancy and health of the communities in and around these developments.

On March 18, the federal Commission of Fine Arts (CFA) gave final approval for Sasaki's work on the Lincoln Memorial and Reflecting Pool landscape in Washington, DC. This culminates seven years of effort by the CFA to resolve the many issues plaguing the aging site. Principal Alan Ward presented the design for the prominent landscape including new pedestrian circulation integrated with security measures, as well as sustainability initiatives for the Reflecting Pool.

The Boston Society of Civil Engineers Section (BSCES) hosted Sasaki Sustainable Solutions Principal Steve Benz to discuss LEED Version 3 along with John Dalzell, Board of Directors, US Green Building Council (USGBC). In an unprecedented move, the USGBC has extended Benz's term as Chair of the Sustainable Sites Technical Advisory Group so that he can complete his work on LEED Version 3.

Sasaki designed the new Ridley Intercollegiate Athletic Complex at Loyola University, which recently celebrated its opening. Loyola men's lacrosse coach Charlie Toomey said "We talked about it a bit in the pre-game that we feel like we've got the nicest facility in Division I," in The Baltimore Sun. "Recruits drive up the hill, and you can see their eyes just pop." The project is also highly sustainable. The facility is built on a reclaimed landfill, made possible because of a highly sophisticated, yet economical, design for site infrastructure, mechanical systems and landscape.

Sasaki Environmental Graphic Designer Brian Pearce was interviewed for the article "On The Waterfront" in the current issue of SEGD Magazine, the publication of the Society for Environmental Graphic Design. Brian discusses the interdisciplinary work at National Harbor and how important it was to integrate streetscape, EGD, and public art to create a real and enduring sense of place.

The Boston Society of Landscape Architects (BSLA) invited Steve Benz, P.E., Principal, to serve on the 2010 awards jury. Steve was selected to serve on the juries for both Excellence in Landscape Architecture and Excellence in Planning. BSLA award winners have yet to be announced.

As part of the National Ports and Harbor Committee for the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Principal Varoujan Hagopian worked on the book "Planning and Design Guidelines for Small Craft Harbors". The 200 page manual will be published and available at the Ports 2010 Conference in Jacksonville, Florida on April 25. These guides are designed to advance the knowledge, skills and sense of civic responsibility among civil engineers.

As part of the University of Kansas Studio 804, Sasaki architect Danielle Blodgett helped to design and build a LEED Platinum house in the Rosedale neighborhood of Kansas City, Missouri, that was featured in the February issue of Metropolis Magazine.

Sasaki's work at the Blair Academy in Blairstown, New Jersey, has been awarded a 2009 Facility of the Year by Racquet Sports Industry magazine. The award specifically recognizes the built tennis court design, however, Sasaki also did the athletic master plan and is currently at work on the design for the renovation and expansion of the sports and recreation center.

Merrill Discusses "Infusing Science into Sustainable, Master-Planned Communities"
Planning Principal Fred Merrill presented "Embracing Nature: Ecological Planning and Trends in Sustainable Community Design" at American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) annual convention in San Diego. The panel explored the current state and future of sustainability in community planning.

As a member of the Editorial Board for Stormwater Solutions Magazine, Principal Steve Benz advocates for the developing trend to integrate the design of stormwater solutions from the beginning of a project, rather than as an add-on, in an article regarding industry forecasts. In "Smarter Site Planning & Solutions," which appears in the February issue of Stormwater Solutions, Steve  writes, "Sustainable solutions will be fully integrated into projects and be more responsive to site-specific storm water issues than one-size-fits-all BMPs."

Principal Steve Benz has been selected to serve on the Greenbuild International Forum Working Group committee. This committee sets the program for Greenbuild International Forum, the US Green Building Council's (USGBC) annual international conference. The committee also works throughout the year on internationally focused education programs and events.

The American Public Works Association's publication, the APWA Reporter, features an article on Sasaki's work for Cedar Rapids. Written by Jason Hellendrung, Principal, and Laura Marett, Landscape Architect, the article describes the public process and close collaboration between the leadership of the City of Cedar Rapids, Department of Public Works, and Sasaki. The projects success is in great part due to an overwhelming commitment to collaboration between consultant and client.

Sasaki's interior design for National Grid's New England Corporate Office in Waltham, Massachusetts, was certified LEED® for Commercial Interiors Platinum by the US Green Building Council on January 6, 2010. The new Sasaki designed space is a model of efficiency and sustainability. It is only the second single-tenant facility in the world to earn LEED® Platinum certifications for both a corporate interior and a core/shell base building. The state-of-the-art workplace reflects National Grid's commitment to develop innovative energy efficiency and conservation initiatives and provides education, through example, of technologies that can be implemented by National Grid's customers.

In the fall issue of Chico Statements, the California State University, Chico, campus publication, the new Wildcat Recreation Center is praised as a highly successful project. Immediately embraced by the students, over 2000 students use the facility each day. The Wildcat Recreation Center is seen as a “family room” for the campus. The building is more than just a recreation facility. It is the new hub for campus activity. "It’s amazing to be here at eight at night and to realize that there isn’t a machine that isn’t being utilized, that the courts are full, that people are in all the rooms," says Kimberly Scott, Director of Recreational Sports.

At a luncheon on December 18, 2009, the Massachusetts chapter of the American Planning Association (APA) presented Sasaki with two awards. The East Hopkinton Land Use Strategy and Zoning Recommendations and the resulting Open Space Mixed Use Plan was selected to receive the 2009 Outstanding Planning Award for a Planning Project (top: East Hopkinton community meeting). In the student category, Sasaki's summer internship team of 2009 won Honorable Mention for Return to Main Street: A Revitalization Plan for the Wollaston Neighborhood Center (bottom: Sasaki summer interns, 2009).

Sasaki's Cedar Rapids River Corridor Redevelopment Plan has been recognized by the Iowa chapter of the American Planning Association with an Achievement Award for a "Hard Won Victory." Following the extreme flood in June 2008 that inundated the river-edge neighborhoods and a large part of Downtown with a record-breaking 31.5 feet of water, Sasaki led the planning process to ensure that Cedar Rapids will not only recover from the flood, but will become a greater city for future generations. Comments from the awards jury include - “The effort demonstrates the versatility of planners to take on larger non-traditional roles and lead in proposing creative solutions.”  “Working on floodplain issues is difficult in the best of circumstances. Including community members during a psychologically trying time seems insurmountable. This plan seems to have surmounted the summit.”

Over 20 Sasaki volunteers joined Rebuilding Together Boston to complete a major renovation of the New England Center for Homeless Veterans' (NECHV) retail clothing store. Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino praised the effort. "We are pleased that so many volunteers have joined with Rebuilding Together Boston to keep NECHV in first-rate condition and to refurbish the clothing store which provides much needed clothing, shoes, and toiletries to our veterans at no cost." Rebuilding Together Boston is a non-profit organization that works in partnership with skilled labor and volunteers to restore homes and non-profit facilities at no cost.

The Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design's International Architecture Awards 2009 recognized Sasaki's collaboration with SOM for the Lakeside/Southworks Master Plan. The main goal of the plan is to create a vibrant new mixed use community on the largest undeveloped brownfield in the city of Chicago. Selected as a LEED® ND (New Development) pilot project, the district is the first with the potential to employ all of Chicago's sustainable design initiatives and will set a new standard for the sustainable design of new communities.

Perry Chapman, planning Principal, reviews Gumprecht's book The American College Town in the fall issue of Planning for Higher Education, the Society of College and University Planning's (SCUP) quarterly publication. Chapman calls the book "an illuminating read" sighting that the author's vast personal experience living in many different college towns enriches his knowledge and point of view. The fall issue also presents SCUP's 2009 design awards which include two Sasaki projects: Abu Dhabi University Education Park and the University of Maine 2008 Master Plan.

Sasaki's recently completed renovation of National Grid's Northeast headquarters is featured in the October 16-22 issue of the Boston Business Journal. The article, "Office Tour: Notable trends in office design," focuses on progressive local office design featuring openness and sustainability. A major goal of the project is to inspire and educate its residential and commercial customers to become better consumers by reducing their reliance on the vary sources of energy which National Grid provides. This bold move not only saves the utility money, creates a more people-friendly work environment, and reduces its carbon footprint; it also sets a new standard for responsible corporate citizenship among the nations major energy suppliers.

Steve Benz participated in Syracuse University's UPSTATE Project in October. He presented on sustainable water management systems to students at the School of Architecture and participated in a student project critique. Steve also helped the UPSTATE Team develop sustainable site design strategies for the Near West Side Project, a project to reinvigorate the blighted district of Syracuse. UPSTATE is an interdisciplinary center for design, research, and real estate at Syracuse University School of Architecture. The center focuses on engaging innovative design and development practices, addressing environmental and economic challenges, and strengthening the impact of planning and architecture in Syracuse and the region.

In October at Greenbuild 2009, Principal Michael Grove presented on regenerative landscapes in China and Principal Jason Hellendrung presented on bus rapid transit. To view their presentations please visit IDEAS.SASAKI.COM

Planner and urban designer Willa Kuh presented at the annual conference of the Association of University Research Parks (AURP) in October. She gave an introduction to research park master planning and highlighted Sasaki's work with the Colorado School of Mines. Sasaki is working with the school to determine the focus, mission, location and architectural design of its research growth. The work includes significant collaboration with the federal government and two other universities.

Landscape Principal Alan Ward presented "The American Rural Cemetery: Precedents and Influences" on Saturday November 21st. The presentation focused on the evolution of landscape design from the English Garden movement to the Public Park movement. The presentation is part of the Landscape Visions series held at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston.

Friday 6 November, Principal Peter Hedlund participated in Cornell University's Department of City and Regional Planning Alumni Career Forum. Peter gave a brief presentation on Sasaki and participated on a panel discussion focused on planning careers and career advice for students.

Dennis Pieprz, President, will be speaking at a major conference on Landscape Urbanism organized by Kongjian Yu, President of Turenscape and Dean of The graduate School of Landscape Architecture at Peking University, Beijing, China. Dennis's presentation will focus on The Urban Design Framework: Case Studies in Sasaki Design. Other speakers will include Charles Waldheim, Frederick Steiner and numerous distinguished academics and professionals from China and around the world. The conference will be held on November 1st and 2nd at Peking University, Beijing, China.

Sustainable Solutions and Sasaki Strategies co-developed and rolled out ideas.sasaki.com. This website features Sasaki's unique inspirations and approaches to design projects, sustainability and strategic planning. It is a forum for dialog on the issues designers face and the many processes involved in creative solutions to the challenges presented by our clients.

Principal Steve Benz was elected Chairman of the USGBC's Sustainable Sites Technical Advisory Group, and appointed to the LEED Technical Committee, where he is helping to craft the newest version of the LEED green building rating system for 2012.

Sasaki's renovation of Dockser Hall, at Northeastern University's Law School, has earned LEED NC 2.2 GOLD certification. Highlights: 40.9% reduction in potable water use; 17.8% reduction in energy costs, 95.4% of the existing wall, floor, and roof maintained; 96% (1,261 tons) of on-site generated construction waste diverted from landfill; 10.2% of building materials content, by value, have been manufactured using recycled materials; 12.56% of building materials value is comprised of building materials and/or products that have been extracted, harvested or recovered, as well as manufactured within 500 miles of the building; 56.92% of wood based building materials are harvested from FSC certified forests.

Marcus Springer, Director, has been selected to serve on the Technical Advisory Panel to Mayor Menino's Climate Action Committee. The committee will review the existing Climate Action Plan, set goals for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, recommend actions necessary to meet climate action goals, evaluate the risks to Boston from sea-level rise and other consequences of climate change. They will recommend actions to reduce these risks, prepare materials to motivate and assist residents and businesses taking climate actions, and identify opportunities for expanding the green economy and green jobs.

Steve Benz, Principal, has been making the lecture circuit, presenting various aspects of site sustainability and water management. In the past three months he has spoken at Harvard GSD's Executive Education Seminars, MIT, the Boston Architectural College, the APPA Institute of Facilities Management and at Syracuse University.

Fred Merrill, Principal, will present "Embracing Nature: Ecological Planning and Trends in Sustainable Community Design” at the 2010 American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Annual Meeting in February 2010. AAAS

Jason Hellendrung, Principal, will present "How Bus Rapid Transit Is Enabling the Renaissance of One of America’s Grandest Avenues" at Greenbuild. It addresses Cleveland's recent transit development and its positive affects on the area. Greenbuild

At Greenbuild 2009 on November 13, Principal Michael Grove presented "Regenerative Landscapes in China: Social, Cultural, and Ecological." The focus is stewardship in China, currently the world’s fastest urbanizing society. Greenbuild

Interior Design Principal Elizabeth Meek will serve on a panel as part of a USGBC GreenBuild Conference Workshop. The Workshop, led by Alan Whitson, President of Corporate Realty, Design & Management Institute and Scott Muldavin, Executive Director of the Green Building Finance Consortium, will explore sustainable commercial real estate and green leases. Greenbuild

Principal Steve Hamwey will participate in a panel providing an "Introduction to Station Area Planning" at Rail-Volution 2009. The session will examine how station area planning — focusing on the half-mile radius around a station — can help promote transit ridership, pedestrian-oriented communities, buy-in from local neighborhoods and agencies, and long-term sustainable economic development. Rail-Volution

Sasaki's Watertown office, Chase Mills, will be presented with a 2009 CoreNet Global New England Awards of Excellence for Large Tenant Renovation in November.

Director of Sasaki Strategies Philip Parsons discusses current development trends on college campuses in the Higher Learning section of the October 2009 issue of Urbanite Magazine in an article entitled "Growing by Degrees - A sample of college and university building projects." Urbanite Magazine

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) officially unveiled Phase 1 of the new East Campus Athletic Village which includes a new stadium and home field, a basketball arena with a dedicated practice gymnasium and a sports training facility. The Athletic Village is the realization of a master plan framework designed to complement the residential, student life and athletic development. More than just sports and recreation activity, the fully developed East Campus will serve as an important pedestrian link between existing graduate student housing farther to the east and the main campus. RPI

On Saturday, October third, the Deere & Company World Headquarters became one of nine historic sites honored by Landmarks Illinois as part of the Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Preservation Awards. The 15th-annual event honored individuals, organizations and projects throughout the state that represent excellence in historic preservation.

John Coons, Principal, presented the University of California, Davis, Graduate School of Management at the University of California Irvine's annual "Align to Redefine." Coons discussed the topic of Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) and alternative project delivery methods. Presenting with him were representatives from Sundt Construction and University of California, Davis.

At the annual meeting of the American Society of Landscape Architects in September 2009, Principals Jason Hellendrung and Gina Ford presented "Post-Disaster Cedar Rapids: Rebuilding Society, Economy, and Environment." It addressed the city's use of sustainability—social, economic, and environmental—to drive its recovery and long-term planning efforts.

Principal Alan Ward and Alex MacLean of Landslides Aerial Photography presented at the American Society of Landscape Architects annual conference. In "Photography and the Built Landscape: Two Points of View," Ward and MacLean explored how landscapes are interpreted photographically from two points of view- eye level and from the air. The abstracting tendencies of photography are used to edit and amplify the distinctive characteristics of these landscapes.

Principal Mark Dawson discussed "Today's Job Market: Current Trends and Perceptions in the Hiring Process" on a panel at the American Society of Landscape Architects annual conference in September 2009. The interactive dialogue provided direct insight into the myths and realities of how employers decide whom they will hire.

In a ceremony held at the annual American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) conference in September 2009, civil engineering Principal Steve Hamwey was inducted into the ASLA as an honorary member. Through Steve's extensive work on large waterfront and transit projects, he has earned great esteem from landscape architect colleagues.

Principal Greg Havens and Director of Sustainable Planning Nathalie Beauvais presented "Sustainability in a World of Diminishing Revenue" at the "Greening of the Campus VIII" conference in Indianapolis this September. The conference was sponsored by Ball State University and the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE).

Susannah Ross, Senior Associate, served on the jury for the Lammy Awards, given to the best advertisements in Landscape Architecture Magazine. Award criteria includes: graphic quality, message, and persuasiveness.

Principal Perry Chapman publishes "'Colleges Should Create a 'Compact for American Places'" in the 7 September 2009 issue of the Chronicle of Higher Education. He advocates for colleges to form a national partnership to invest in the revitalization of struggling communities.

Principal Bryan Irwin presented "Library as Space and Place; Designing the Modern Academic Library" at the International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA) Annual Conference in Torino, Italy. Bryan was Principal-in-Charge for new libraries recently completed at Morgan State University and Lorain County Community College.

At SCUP-44, Philip Parsons, Director of Sasaki Strategies, discussed five areas where financial, academic, and physical planning can make a major impact on funding as well as specific opportunities for leadership, middle management, and faculty to turn the economic downturn to advantage.