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Project Wrap-Up: Post Road Circle Traffic Safety Project

FHI Studio, alongside our partners at Tighe & Bond, is thrilled to announce the completion of the Post Road Circle Traffic Safety Project in Fairfield, Connecticut for MetroCOG! The FHI Studio team led the evaluation and conceptual redesign of the busy intersection of US Route 1 and... Read More

Hurricane Ida Sinkhole Repaired and Natural Resources Preserved in Time for Travelers Championship!

As a result of the heavy rainfall from Hurricane Ida last year, a track on the Wethersfield Secondary Freight Line was completely washed out, exposing a crucial pipeline alongside the 13th hole at the TPC River Highlands. FHI Studio was honored to have been tasked with the emergency wetland delineation... Read More

Battle of Ridgefield Consensus Planning: FHI Studio Partners with Ridgefield Historical Society for Community Design Charrette

In December 2019, the Battle of Ridgefield became the subject of intense interest when human remains were discovered in the basement of a historic 18th-century house. Though the remains have not been positively identified as either British troops, Continental Soldiers, or the militia, all other evidence suggests that they were casualties of the only inland engagement of the Revolutionary War fought in Connecticut. Read More

FHI Studio Welcomes Two New Community Engagement Planners

When we hire, we look for more than the best qualifications. We look for professionals who exihibit our core values of community, strategy, and connections. Join us as we welcome two new Community Engagement Specialists, Thalia Giraldo and Kevin Rivera! Read More

Our New President

With a 35-year history of strong female leadership, FHI Studio is pleased to announce the promotion of another strong woman leader - our new President, Carla Tillery! Read More

Earth Day: Protecting Local Amphibians

At FHI Studio, we are dedicated to analyzing and minimizing the environmental impacts of our projects and making sure they meet all environmental regulations. In honor of Earth Day... Read More

FHI Studio Introduces New Owners

FHI Studio has been an employee-owned company since our founding 35 years ago. Remaining employee-owned is our goal. To accomplish this, we have a Generational Ownership Succession model that promotes continued employee investment into FHI Studio while providing unique career and entrepreneur opportunities to our staff. Read More

FHI Studio’s Mike Morehouse Featured on “The Road That Killed A City” Podcast

Highway expansions may seem prosperous in theory, but in many cases, history can prove otherwise. FHI Studio's Michael Morehousejoins the conversation on The Road That Killed A City... Read More

To Design, LLC is now part of FHI Studio

We are pleased to share the news that FHI Studio has acquired To Design, LLC, a New Britain, Connecticut-based landscape architecture company. This acquisition expands our growing design practice. With this new partnership, we are now able to translate our creative planning solutions into design plans for parks, recreational facilities, trails, complete streets, housing, and other public spaces. Read More

Somerset County Presents “Excellence in Planning” Award to FHI Studio Team

We are honored to share that Somerset County, NJ has recognized the FHI Studio project team, supported by sub-consultant Phillips Preiss, with the “Excellence in Planning” award for their work on the development of a community-driven 10-year economic, land-use, and multi-modal vision for Downtown Raritan. Read More

Project Wrap-Up: Sleepy Hollow & Tarrytown Multimodal Commuter Transportation Strategy

Alongside our client and partners, Scenic Hudson and the Villages of Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow, we are so excited to share the completion of the Sleepy Hollow & Tarrytown Multimodal Commuter Transportation Strategy! Read More

FHI Studio Partners with Westchester County for Complete Streets Workshops

FHI Studio is happy to share that we were selected to lead two Complete Streets Workshops in Westchester County communities! FHI Studio kicked off the project in October 2021 and conducted a walk audit in Bronxville that identified opportunities to create a safe route to school through a combination of... Read More

Project Kickoff: FHI Studio Conducts Walk Audit for the Village of Scarsdale, NY

FWhat would encourage you to walk more in your community? Earlier this month, FHI Studio conducted a walk audit with elected officials and other community leaders of the Village of Scarsdale, NY to help inform the planning process behind the Village Center Strategic Mobility + Placemaking Plan. Read More

Graphic Designer joins FHI Studio!

FHI Studio is pleased to announce the hire of our newest Graphic Designer, Sara Grossman! Sara is a recent graduate of Quinnipiac University with a Bachelor of Arts in Graphic & Interactive Design. Sara has a passion for the variety of functions that graphic design can provide... Read More

Parker Sorenson is now a licensed PE!

FHI Studio is proud to announce that another one of our skilled engineers, Parker Sorenson, has officially received his professional engineering license. Parker is a University of Connecticut graduate and has been a valuable team member of... Read More

FHI Studio Partners with the City of Hartford to Update Neighborhood Revitalization Zone

We are thrilled to announce that FHI Studio has been selected by the City of Hartford to lead the update of the Neighborhood Revitalization Zone! Working alongside our partners Pirie Associates and 4Ward Planning, our team of planning professionals will explore ways to help residents and business owners identify... Read More

Project Wrap-Up: Understanding the Transportation Mobility Needs for an Aging New Jersey Population

It is always bittersweet when a great project comes to an end. Working with our partners at Rutgers University Vorhees Transportation Center and the FHWA, FHI Studio proudly assisted the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) with the publication of "Understanding the Transportation Mobility Needs for an... Read More