Cole Went to the Dark Side…of the Moon

To celebrate the total solar eclipse on August 21, Cole hosted a Dark Side of the Moon Eclipse Viewing Party for clients and staff. With its open vistas, the parking garage roof at Cole’s St. Charles office located in the Streets of St. Charles served as the venue for unimpeded viewing. Food was provided by Bar Louie, a fellow Streets’ tenant, with water and beer from American-owned breweries. The Samurai Five band provided an eclipse-appropriate rocking ambiance, while we celebrated a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

If you were unable to join Cole, we hope you enjoyed the solar eclipse right here in our home town!

Announcing Cole’s Vice President of Engineering for Accessibility

Cole is pleased to announce that Melissa Anderson has joined our staff as the Vice President of Engineering for Accessibility.

Prior to joining Cole, Melissa worked at the US Access Board, serving as their Transportation Engineer, developing accessibility guidelines and assisting Federal, State and Local Agencies in meeting their obligations to provide accessible facilities for people who have disabilities. Her work involved refining the proposed Public Right of Way Accessibility Guidelines, updating the Transportation Vehicle Accessibility Guidelines and leading the Rail Vehicles Access Advisory Committee. Melissa also continues to participate as a subject matter expert on several research panels and remains a member of two committees for the Transportation Research Board.

Prior to her work for the Access Board, she was employed for 10 years with the Missouri Department of Transportation, where she was involved in traffic and safety data collection and analysis, research, standards development, and professional services procurement. Melissa became the statewide non-motorized transportation engineer, where she was responsible for developing pedestrian and bicycle policy, training staff and local agencies, and reviewing plans for accessibility.

Previously, Melissa also worked for two small local agencies on a wide variety of projects including water and waste water design, managing street and sidewalk programs, review of residential and commercial developments, and long range planning and zoning updates.

Cole is excited to have Melissa lead our ADA Team, providing expert guidance and working with our clients to understand their obligation to provide accessible facilities. We look forward to sharing her skills with our partners in the evaluation of their existing infrastructure and development of State and community transition and prioritization plans and accessible pedestrian networks.

AMC Theatre Opens this Month at Streets of St. Charles

The Streets of St. Charles continues to flourish into a premier mixed-use community. Among the latest entertainment offerings for residents and visitors is the AMC Theatre opening this month. A 40,000 square-foot theatre complex with eight (8) screens makes up this new movie going experience and adds to the state-of-the-art amenity options on the property. The theatre is adjacent to a 1,250-space parking garage and is part of a 400,000 square-foot multi-use building that is currently under construction – the latest phase of development at Streets of St. Charles.

Cole is proud to have been a part of the overall project since its onset and is excited to see the latest attraction come to life. Our civil engineering and design services on the AMC Theatre included the planning and layout of the building, grading and storm sewer design, utility coordination, and construction administration. Cole’s landscape architecture team was responsible for extending the layout of the theatre entrance plaza and the incorporation of existing design elements for a display wall, in addition to continued streetscape design, site furnishings, and plantings. As both consultants and tenants, we look forward to future growth and development at Streets of St. Charles.

Cole’s St. Charles Office Has Moved

Cole’s office in St. Charles County, MO, recently relocated from O’Fallon to downtown St. Charles. This new space puts us in a more central location to better serve our clients in St. Charles and the surrounding area. The office is located at the new Streets of St. Charles, a sophisticated 1.4 million square foot mixed-use development combining retail, dining, entertainment, hospitality, residential, and offices components. Cole has been involved in this project from its inception with contribution from all disciplines – planning, civil engineering, surveying, and landscape architecture. Our new space also allows us to have a daily pulse on the progression of Streets of St. Charles.

Please make note of our new address: 1520 S. Fifth Street, Suite 307, St. Charles, MO 63303

Cole Launches New Website

Our 2012 was kicked off with the launch of the new Cole website. We are pleased that you have found your way to it! We have refined the look of colestl.com to support our mission of taking quality to the next level and showing the industry our design-centric side. Among the updates, you’ll find a sophisticated feel and fresh take on our services and design solutions. It was created to provide a unique user experience and demonstrate a continued focus on client communications and partnership building. The new website is meant to have a strong impact and distinguished web presence that sets us apart in the industry and compels our clients to take note.

Cole Celebrates 20 Years

With genuine gratitude toward you, our loyal client base, Cole is celebrating 20 years in the civil engineering and design world. A world that continues to challenge us, bring about opportunities, and enrich our lives with new and existing partnerships. Knowing that relationships are the keys to lasting success, we understand that our success is purely a reflection of our client’s success. From the day Cole was established in 1991 as Cole & Associates, Inc., the relationships we have built, both inside and outside the office, have sustained our mission of providing professional services that exceed the expectations of our clients.

We reflect on our achievements and challenges faced over the last two decades with an eye toward the future. Through positive energy and excitement, we will continue to create our legacy. Our inspiration lies in learning and growing with our clients. We anticipate another 20+ years of great partnerships.