New hotel tower proposed for downtown near UT campus
By Cindy Widner, Curbed Austin Click Here To See The Original Article Austin might soon see another high-rise hotel in the central city—this one on
In The News
WGI’s clients, projects, and professionals are consistently making headlines as we positively impact the communities in which we live, work, and play.
An Emerging World
Lisa Nisenson, after decades in the field as a consultant, researcher, activist, entrepreneur, and planner, was recently named VP for New Mobility & Connected Communities at WGI, a firm with huge aspirations for the future.
New downtown office tower could rise 37 stories on coveted block
By Marissa Luck – Staff Writer, Austin Business Journal Click here to view the original article New details have surfaced about a roughly 37-story skyscraper
Kravis Center Breaks Ground on $50M Expansion Project
The project, dubbed Kravis 2020: The Future is Now, will increase the size of the lobby, create a pedestrian-friendly plaza opening onto Okeechobee Boulevard, build a new valet parking garage, add an access ramp to the existing garage and improve traffic flow.
Kravis Center breaks ground on $50M expansion
The 853,500-square-foot facility already hosts more than 500,000 patrons a year to its performances, but it wants a more modern and efficient layout.
Downtown El Paso parking study to seek long term solutions as demand grows
The City of El Paso is moving forward with a year-long study to identify problem areas and solutions, projecting demand over 10 years.
Parking problems persist on Rainey St. as more condos and hotels open
By Yoojin Cho – KXAN News Austin (Read the original article here) A new high rise is set to open early next year on Rainey Street.
South San Antonio apartment development to restrict rent of most units
By Ryan Salchert – Reporter, San Antonio Business Journal Click Here To View The Original Article While developers and community members wait for movement on
Wantman Group Reaches 400 Employees, Seeks Acquisitions
After growing rapidly in the past two years, a West Palm Beach-based engineering and planning firm is gearing up to get even bigger – with a planned expansion into other states.
NE Second Ave. improvements to enhance traffic safety
Phase I, which will cost an estimated $1 million, involves improvements to be made along Northeast Second Avenue from Northeast Eighth Street/George Bush Boulevard to Northeast 13th Street.
Northeast Second Avenue project to add sidewalks, crosswalks
The project includes reduction in travel lane width, 5-foot-wide sidewalks, dedicated bicycle lanes and decorative crosswalks.
WGI continues growth with acquisition of engineering firm
WGI has completed its second acquisition in less than a year by acquiring Royal Palm Beach-based Bridge Design Associates.
Wantman Group expanding HQ as business booms
WGI doesn’t need to look far to find qualified engineers and planners for its headquarters expansion project in West Palm Beach.
Family-owned WGI competes with bigger firms, lands major projects
Family-owned businesses are becoming more rare, but civil engineering firm Wantman Group Inc. in West Palm Beach, started by Joel Wantman in 1972, continues to thrive and grow.
