All News In: Thought Leadership
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April 10th, 2025Tariffs: what to expect in public- and private-sector development
President Trump has spent the first ninety days of his second term in office focused on international...
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March 26th, 2025When the going gets tough: Lessons learned from responding to Hurricane Helene
In the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Helene, WithersRavenel mobilized to provide emergency surveying...
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March 24th, 2025
Quality GIS data can help improve the health of municipal infrastructure
GIS, or Geographic Information Systems, data can unlock a world of possibilities for municipalities. A...
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March 20th, 2025
Why Surveying Services Are Essential for Community Development
Imagine trying to build a bridge without understanding the land’s contours or being aware of the...
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March 13th, 2025
Spring maintenance: Critical for Municipal, Public Works Facilities
Just as spring cleaning and preventive maintenance are important tasks for businesses and homeowners,...
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March 4th, 2025
Spring Maintenance: Efficient Municipal Drainage & Transportation Systems
Spring is just around the corner for North Carolina. With more pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists on...
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July 9th, 2024
Replacing Lead Service Lines 101
Copper and lead have been used in water pipes and fixtures in the United States for decades. While too...
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May 9th, 2024
The need for updating comprehensive plans and ordinances beyond Chapter 160D requirements
Ensuring the vitality and sustainability of our communities requires more than just envisioning grand...
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May 1st, 2024
MS4 Permitting 201: Ensuring Compliance
A Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) is a community’s system of infrastructure that carries...
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April 24th, 2024
MS4 Permitting 101: The Basics
Polluted stormwater runoff can have significant adverse impacts on the environment and human health. One...
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April 15th, 2024
Benefits of flexibility: Conditional zoning can benefit communities, developers, and allow innovative design
At WithersRavenel, our planners work with municipalities and developers on a variety of public and...
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April 3rd, 2024
Out with text: creating visual ordinances and plans
City or town ordinances aim to reflect community needs and aspirations. While an ordinance conjures up...
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