Unpack Your Assumptions


Ski Area Management November 2021

COVID has forced a broad rethinking of resort operations, the guest experience, and the use of space. In this article for Ski Area Management, Carolyn McShea and Claire Humber examine the operational assumptions that COVID disproved – and how resorts can continue to turn last year’s challenges into this year’s opportunities.

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Lift-Served Mountain Biking


NSAA Journal  Summer 2021

SE Group’s  Patrick Olstad and Drew Pollck-Bruce co-authored an article about the potential for lift-served mountain biking growth opportunities at ski areas and mountain resorts. Their findings are based on the insights and trends identified in a national survey of current riders and guests.

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Montpelier Elementary School Playground


Advocate, Vermont Recreation and Parks Association Newsletter Summer 2020

SE Group’s Tom Hand and Drew Pollak-Bruce provide insight to the recently completed Montpelier Union Elementary School Playground project, and how the new design achieves key upgrades to the school facilities and grounds while providing education and play opportunities for students and the community at large.

 

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Moving Forward


Ski Area Management magazine

SE Group’s Claire Humber, along with Collaboratory’s Regina Connell and Bull Stockwell Allen’s John Ashworth, discuss best practices as resorts begin to re-open during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Vermont Planners Association Recognizes SE Group Projects


Two SE Group projects have been recognized by the Vermont Planners Association as part of its annual awards program.  The City of South Burlington’s Market Street Reconstruction Project was awarded Project of the Year, and Enosburg Falls Vital Village Master Plan won Plan of the Year.

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SE Group Presenting at the 2019 Northern New England APA Conference


Mark Kane, APA ASLA and Ellie Wachtel are presenting at this year’s NNECAPA Annual Conference at Mount Washington Resort in Bretton Woods, New Hampshire. “The Town Forest Planning Toolkit: Supporting recreation planning in small towns” will focus on the planning process undertaken by 10 Town Forests in Vermont to develop action-based forest recreation plans.

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SE Group Hosts the Rail Trail Roundup


SE Group’s Recreation Planning team is working in partnership with The Path Less Pedaled on the Missisquoi Valley Rail Trail Wayfinding, Marketing and Branding Project.

Watch a video created by The Path Less Pedaled of the recent Rail Trail Roundup, which takes a behind the scenes look at the planning and public engagement process.

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SE Group Recognized with Rocky Mountain Regional Forester’s Award


SE Group’s Environmental Services team was recognized at the Regional Forester’s Awards as part of the White River National Forest Mountain Sports National Environmental Policy Act and Planning Team for their innovative and impactful work.

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SE Group Projects Receive 2019 Vermont Public Places Awards


The Vermont Town Forest Recreation Planning project and the Underwood Park Master Plan have both been recognized with Vermont Public Places Awards.

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The Adventure Continues


Ski Area Management  January 2019

Claire Humber and Jason Hoover, along with Maura Trumble of Cottle Carr Yaw Architects, have authored an article about the need for a shift in focus to summer operations at mountain resorts.

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