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Designers of WFP's "21st Century Boulevard" Named Top Firm PDF Print E-mail
AECOM is now ranked as the #1 design firm by Engineering News-Record (ENR) magazine, a McGraw-Hill publication. AECOM also moves up 106 spots to #352 on Fortune 500.

LOS ANGELES, Apr 29, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --AECOM Technology Corporation (NYSE: ACM), a leading provider of professional technical and management support services for government and commercial clients around the world, announced today that it is ranked as the #1 design firm by Engineering News-Record (ENR) magazine, a McGraw-Hill publication that released its annual list of the top 500 U.S. design firms in the April 26 issue.

The survey ranks the largest engineering, architectural and environmental design firms according to their revenue in those areas. ENR is widely considered to be the industry's preeminent U.S. trade publication. In addition to its #1 ranking in the top 500 list, AECOM continued its annual strong showing in ENR's market segment listings, ranking #1 in Pure Design, International, Transportation, and General Building.

"We are proud to be recognized as the top U.S. design firm by ENR," said John M. Dionisio, AECOM president and chief executive officer. "AECOM's continued success reflects our commitment to be the best at what we do globally - and to serving the best interests of our clients around the world."

AECOM also advanced more than 100 places to number 352 on the 2010 Fortune 500 listing of America's largest companies. AECOM's progression from number 458, when it debuted on the list in 2009, is the eighth largest jump for a company listed by Fortune.

AECOM is also highlighted in a special Fortune online feature recognizing firms that recorded double-digit sales and profit growth in 2009. AECOM is the only company among its peer group included in the feature.

About AECOM

AECOM (NYSE: ACM) is a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets, including transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, water and government. With approximately 45,000 employees around the world, AECOM is a leader in all of the key markets that it serves. AECOM provides a blend of global reach, local knowledge, innovation, and technical excellence in delivering solutions that enhance and sustain the world's built, natural, and social environments. A Fortune 500 company, AECOM serves clients in more than 100 countries and had revenue of $6.1 billion during the 12-month period ended December 31, 2009. More information on AECOM and its services can be found at www.aecom.com.

Forward-Looking Statements: All statements in this press release other than statements of historical fact are "forward-looking statements" for purposes of federal and state securities laws, including any statements of plans for future operations or expected revenue.Actual results could differ materially from those projected or assumed in any of our forward-looking statements.Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from our forward-looking statements are set forth in our quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2009, and our other reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.AECOM does not intend, and undertakes no obligation, to update any forward-looking statement.

 
Grand Makeover Is Set for Maryland Strip City PDF Print E-mail

ROCKVILLE, Md. — Over the last century, Rockville Pike in Montgomery County, Md., has grown, unfettered and unplanned, into a sprawling strip city — a hodge-podge of shopping centers, parking lots and gridlocked traffic that frustrates motorists and discourages pedestrians.

But now, a grand makeover is planned for one section of the pike, which begins as Wisconsin Avenue in Washington and is officially State Route 355, that would create a pedestrian boulevard using the principles of the “smart growth” movement. Planners say it could be a model for transforming clogged suburban arteries into livable, walkable communities with denser development and less sprawl, an improved quality of life and a healthier tax base.

The project, called the White Flint Sector Plan, is a collaboration of major developers, planners, politicians and community groups whose interests are not often in sync. A partnership of six developers, normally competitors, got it off the ground.

“Developers got together three years ago and said ‘We can’t move forward unless we solve this traffic problem,’ ” said Rodney A. Lawrence, a principal of the JBG Companies. JBG, based in Chevy Chase, Md., is completing a 24-story apartment tower and retail complex known as North Bethesda Market, which was begun under a previous plan but is in line with the new one.

The White Flint plan, which is expected to take 20 to 25 years to complete, aims to create a new destination where residents live, dine, work and shop, all within walking distance. All together, there would be 9,800 new residential units and 5.69 million square feet of commercial space.

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Gaithersburg West and White Flint: A Tale of Two Cities PDF Print E-mail

Phil Andrews (D-Gaithersburg) is a member of the County Council, March 10, 2010

Ask North Bethesda residents about the proposed White Flint Sector Plan and they will say the plan was done with them. Ask Gaithersburg, North Potomac, and Rockville residents about the Gaithersburg West Plan, and they will say the plan is being done to them. In White Flint, there was a meeting of the minds; in Gaithersburg West, there were just meetings.

Major property owners and community residents were partners in the White Flint Sector Plan, a transit-oriented development around a Metro station. The vision for White Flint includes an attractive urban center with plazas, a street grid, and excellent pedestrian and bicycle connections to neighboring communities. The Sierra Club, the Action Committee for Transit, the Coalition for Smarter Growth, business owners, and many civic groups support it.

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Younger generation wants urban lifestyle PDF Print E-mail

Letters, February 26, 2010

In her commentary piece ("Wise growth doesn't have to mean more urbanization," Feb. 12), Gail Ewing had a number of questions of what a new White Flint will mean and if area residents would really prefer it over the suburbs. While there are never any absolutes, the evidence says they will.

An urban living experience is exactly what young professional and families that make up Generation Y have overwhelmingly demonstrated they prefer over suburbs. In fact, smart growth is more a reaction to this group than any other demographic.

This generation has demanded, and smart growth provides, a healthier lifestyle because residents walk more and drive less, and there's less carbon pollution, less frustrating traffic and there's the sense of community. These are the cornerstones of a new White Flint.

Neighbors will have abundant new opportunities for interaction while shopping, recreating and dining — unlike the suburbs where people wait at the one restaurant or other amenity serving thousands of homes.

The times have definitely changed. And it's exciting to see Montgomery County lead the way in providing an exciting, vibrant new living experience.

Greg Trimmer, Chevy Chase

The letter writer is with the JBG Cos. and the White Flint Partnership.

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Montgomery, Md., council takes step toward approving changes to zoning code PDF Print E-mail

By Miranda S. Spivack
Washington Post Staff Writer
Wednesday, February 24, 2010; B02

The Montgomery County Council endorsed major revisions to its zoning code Tuesday, the first stage of a broader debate over how to transform strip malls and commercial buildings into more walkable, livable settings.

The council took a series of straw votes on the details of a proposed "commercial-residential" zone that would encourage mixed-use projects while also reducing parking, allowing taller buildings and, in some instances, limiting required green space.

The goal is to set up a new zoning system that could be used to create urban suburbs, especially in places such as the White Flint area along Rockville Pike, where developers say they need clarity about what will be required. Many hope to be ready in a few years to reshape the jumble of car dealerships, strip centers and White Flint Mall into a more pleasant environment where residents can live, work, shop and find entertainment.

The proposed zone, which is also supposed to be easier for the general public to understand, would allow buildings as tall as 300 feet; currently, the tallest building near White Flint is about 289 feet. The tallest building in downtown Bethesda, widely viewed as Montgomery's most successful urbanized suburb, is about 200 feet, leading some critics to say that the proposal will lead to the Rosslynization of Montgomery.

Planning Board Chairman Royce Hanson (D) said he thought the zoning plans, which the council is expected to approve next week, would encourage developers to contribute to the creation of public spaces and provide urban amenities in exchange for more density.

"We are going to produce a really great environment," he said. The new zone also gives Hanson, soon to retire, a final chance to put his imprint on the broader rezoning effort, which will begin after his term expires in June.

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