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2009
ATM 25th Anniversary Magazine
 "Celebrating a quarter century of
environmental stewardship for our clients."
Learn more about ATM and its history by downloading the
ATM 25th Anniversary Magazine: "Celebrating a quarter century of
environmental stewardship for our clients." |
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December 2009
Florida Specifier
(www.enviro-net.com)
"Florida coastal communities struggle to maintain coastal programs"
"Beaches are a critical asset to the state of Florida in terms of its
economy, quality of life and environment. However, as with all
government programs, Florida’s robust coastal management programs are
now facing unprecedented pressures at many levels.
"Anecdotal reports suggest that there is still strong support for these
programs within the state, though communities face greater challenges in
sustaining them given the current economic downturn..." |
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Issue 7-4 2009
Euromarina Review
(www.waypoints-international.com/ form_euromarinareview.html)
"Marina Villages: Another model for marina developments and upgrades"
"The coastal village is an old urban feature that has had a notable
revival and reshaping with the name of 'Marina Village'. Historically,
vibrant urban centers evolved around harbours, the waterfront achieved a
special character and in many cases was upgraded with time.
"A marina village, however, is a planning concept that combines a
multi-faceted recreational marina with a village setting. The
master-planned marina village offers a fine model for both new and
revitalised waterfront development. With examples all over the world,
this planning approach has notably evolved and matured in the US and the
Caribbean..." |
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September/October 2009
Marina Dock Age
(www.marinadockage.com)
"Reviewing automated dry storage technology"
"The concept of automated dry stack systems has been around for many
years, but only recently has the industry seen any significant movement
toward implementing this technology. After decades of standardizing and
optimizing dry stack technology based on negativelift forklifts and
enclosed boat racks, the industry is presently considering a major
technological transformation. The first automated dry stack facility
became operational in 2005 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and many other
projects using various commercial systems have been announced.
"The question that many in the boating industry have been asking
about these new automated dry stack systems is, 'Do they work?'
"In 2008, Applied Technology and Management (ATM) found a unique
opportunity to address this question..." |
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May 2009
Florida Specifier
(www.enviro-net.com)
"Numeric nutrient criteria:
A difficult road ahead"
"In a letter received by the Florida Department
of Environmental Protection
on Jan. 14, 2009, U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency Region 4 Assistant Administrator
Benjamin H. Grumbles outlined
an expedited schedule for the development
of numeric nutrient criteria for Florida’s
streams, lakes, estuaries, and coastal waters.
The letter reflects a significant milestone in
a process that has been underway for many
years..." |
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May/June 2009
Marina World
(www.marinaworld.com)
"Megayacht spot in the southern Caribbean"
"The destination marina for the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC) is
now also the premier megayacht facility in the southern Caribbean thanks
to a successful and timely redevelopment. In December 2008, the newly
rebuilt Rodney Bay Marina in St Lucia welcomed sailboats arriving for
the annual ARC—as it has for the past 16 years—and opened its doors
to a glamorous new boating market. Kirby Marshall reports
"Rodney Bay Marina has long provided a haven for yachtsmen wishing to
explore the southern reaches of the Caribbean. Now these waters are open
to megayachts that have historically had limited berthing options this
far south. The completely redeveloped marina was designed by Applied
Technology & Management (ATM) for Island Global Yachting (IGY) and
features 32 dedicated megayacht slips for vessels up to 250 feet, 176
new fl oating slips for 40 to 60ft vessels, increased entrance channel
and basin depths and a completely revamped boatyard facility. The marina
serves as a gateway to the beautiful Caribbean island of St Lucia and is
the key economic driver for the local tourism..." |
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Spring 2009
Urban Land Middle East
(www.uli.org)
"Marina Magnet"
"The Middle East, which has experienced an explosion in waterfront
development, is currently the most dynamic arena for marina and boating
infrastructure projects in the world. Recent world economic events,
however, have affected the region, adding uncertainty and significant
volatility. Many of the projects proposed in the last few years were
still under design or being constructed when the crisis emerged. In
fact, some of the projects discussed below were on hold at the time this
article went to press. This article does not attempt to predict the
future of these projects, but to discuss the variety of planning
and design approaches in the Middle East. The variety of their site
conditions, owners’ visions, and other characteristics provide prime
examples of state-of-the-art waterfront development..."
Reprinted with permission of
The Urban Land
Institute. |
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April 2009
Great Lakes Boating Magazine
(www.greatlakesboating.com)
"The Future of Marinas: Marina Improvements
Benefits Boaters"
"Successful marina development must effectively accommodate the needs of
many interested parties.
"Boaters' concerns revolve around location and the marina experience as
a sense of place, as well as available targeted dockside and upland
amenities. Owners expect to make a return on their investment. Operators
must provide the boaters with the experience they expect and enjoy while
finding new and clever ways to stay in business. Navigating these
differing interests can sometimes be akin to walking a high wire..." |
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March/April 2009
Marina World
(www.marinaworld.com)
"Let's turn this boat around"
"The latest drystack technology provides greater revenue-generating
solutions over those of 30 years ago..."
SIDEBAR:
"Drystack working group" |
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March 2009
Marina Dock Age
(www.marinadockage.com)
"Marina Financing: Debt restructuring is still
possible in today's economy"
 "Many
marina owners are facing increasing debt obligations and decreasing
revenue stemming from a shaky economy. Making matters worse, financial
institutions have drastically cut back on the supply of credit, which
makes refinancing of debt a difficult, if not impossible, proposition
for many facilities..." |
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February 2009
Urban Land
(www.uli.org)
"Marina Villages"
"Marina villages integrate a marina with residential and commercial
development and create a single, inclusive facility that contains most
of the amenities necessary to be a self-contained community. They can
include apartments or condominiums, retail outlets, parks, promenades,
plazas, and a number of different kinds of recreational facilities. Not
only can they help increase adjacent real estate values and generate
construction and service jobs, they can also provide a solid base of
property and sales tax income for communities. For investors, marina
villages can often reap large profits while becoming, at the same time,
a magnet for nonboating tourists who frequent adjacent
hotels, restaurants, and retail centers..."
Reprinted with permission of
The Urban Land
Institute. |
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January/February 2009
Marina World
(www.marinaworld.com)
"Budgeting for your 'wish list'"
"Market strategy, financial awareness and a realistic and accurate
appraisal of your customer base are all key factors when planning marina
projects. Tim Mason of Applied Technology & Management (ATM) gives
guidance..." |
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January 27, 2009
Rhode Island Marine Trades
Associaion
(www.rimta.org)
"Marinas should plan for improvements even in
tough times"
"Charleston, SC — During a tough economy, many marina owners are
reluctant to tackle capital improvement projects. Even if an owner isn’t
ready to renovate or expand, owners should consider initiating advanced
planning, feasibility studies, and design so that a project will be
ready to go when financial standings improve. This is an especially
important time to start the permit approvals process..." |
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January 2009
DPC
(Dredging and Port Construction)
(www.dpcmagazine.com)
"Halting the Drift"
"It’s estimated that about 80% of coastal erosion within the State
of Florida is directly attributable to coastal inlets,
including ports...
"Which is why Governor Charlie Crist signed the Inlet Management Bill
into law in the middle of last year that not only affects Florida, but
also highlights a critical concern regarding ports throughout the US,
writes Dr Michael Jenkins, coastal engineering team leader with
Florida-based Applied Technology and Management..." |
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December 2008
Florida Specifier
(www.enviro-net.com)
"Florida coastal regions face multiple
challenges from rising seas"
"Sea level rise is increasingly noted as one of the key critical
challenges facing the state of Florida. Surrounded on three sides by
water, the state recognizes the issue as of particular interest to a
large segment of coastal communities.
"While the sea level rise has increased in visibility, there is little
consensus between experts and elected officials regarding the extent of
the problem and appropriate measures to address the concern..." |
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July/August 2008
Marina Dock Age
(www.marinadockage.com)
"Marina Villages Boost the Good Fortunes of
Marinas"
"In recent years, a development model based on an old concept—the marina
village—has brought renewed life to neglected waterfronts and helped
boost the fortunes of new and renovated marinas. There are numerous
examples of successful marina village projects in the United States, the
Caribbean, and Mexico.
"A marina village compliments a marina by enable the facility to become
a destination that attracts more pleasure boats and charters, while at
the same time providing activities and attractions for boaters and
non-boaters alike. Given the right design, it can breathe new life into
marinas that have seen better days..." |
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April 2008
Marine Business Journal
(www.marinebusinessjournal.com)
"Grow Your Marina Offerings"
"In many popular boating areas, the supply of berths is not keeping up
with demand. It can be frustrating for marina owners to consider that
their business could grow if they had space to accommodate additional
boats.
"Dry stacks and mooring fields can offer a solution to the space crunch.
Each requires the right set of conditions to be viable, along with
substantial planning, permitting and proper design..." |
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January 2008
Boating Industry White Paper
"Optimizing marina and waterfront project
permitting"
"The loss of water access for the general public is fast reaching
critical conditions. While many properties are being sold to private
developers, one of the common complaints by existing marina operators is
that the permitting process for renovations and redevelopment has become
so complex that it is not worth the effort. In addition, the time lag
between developing an idea or master plan and obtaining the permits to
do the work can drive many planned projects to the brink of financial
disaster before the first pile is driven..." |
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December 2007
Florida Specifier
(www.enviro-net.com)
"Beach communities face challenge of long
term sources for beach nourishment"
"Healthy beaches are a valuable natural resource for the state of
Florida and an issue of ongoing concern for coastal communities. The
Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Bureau of Beaches and
Coastal Systems has identified 387 miles of Florida’s 825 miles of
shoreline as critically eroded, with 192 miles currently under some form
of active management..." |
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September/October 2007
Marina World
(www.marinaworld.com)
"Marina villages revive
waterfronts"
"Throughout history, people have been drawn to waterfronts. The
world’s great cities sprang up along rivers and harbours as boats were
the primary vehicles for transportation and trade.
"For decades, waterfronts in many places have been neglected. In some
cities where people have migrated out to the suburbs, city centre
waterfronts have become under-utilised zones of decrepit warehouses and
factories. The trend to revitalise such waterfronts, often spearheaded
by property developers, has led to the emergence of the marina
village..." |
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July 2007
DPC
(Dredging and Port Construction)
(www.dpcmagazine.com)
"The Charleston Phoenix: Large port projects in
the US must now address much more than impacts on the aquatic
environment,
writes JM 'Bo' Ellis"
"In about four years, a former US Navy shipyard in Charleston, South
Carolina, is set to be reborn as a thriving port—but right now it's a
site of vacant, decrepit buildings, contaminated soil and groundwater.
"The groundbreaking ceremony was held this May, but behind it has been
one of the most extensive environmental assessment projects ever
launched as the project's size and scope prompted a wide range of
concerns from both regulators and the community..." |
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February 2007
E-week Newsletter
(www.nefl-eweek.org)
"Marineland Dolphin Lagoon Reconstruction"
"Opened in 1938, Marine Studios was the world’s first underwater motion
picture studio and oceanarium. This visionary facility brought marine
life in their natural habitat to the public for the first time. Since
that time Marineland, as it was later named, with its trademark blue
arches has been a successful tourist attraction and is listed on the
National Register of Historic Places..." |
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February 2007
E-week Newsletter
(www.nefl-eweek.org)
"Utility Planning for Aging Infrastructure and
Changing
Water Quality Legislation"
"Engineering on the First Coast involves
helping local utilities expand, maintain, and improve their water,
wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure. Applied Technology &
Management, Inc. and J. Collins Engineering Associates recently worked
with the City of Atlantic Beach to help identify and plan for necessary
future improvements to their sewer system. Utility planning involves not
only making improvements to accommodate future growth, but also
identifying projects necessary to continue reliable operation of
existing facilities and addressing anticipated regulatory changes..." |
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February 2007
E-week Newsletter
(www.nefl-eweek.org)
"Engineering Students!
What Happens After Graduation?"
"To many engineering students,
graduation is an exciting, yet scary,
experience of searching for jobs,
interviewing, and hoping to find a
good job. In many regards, searching
for a job is similar to searching
for a right college..." |
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March/April 2006
Marina World
(www.marinaworld.com)
"Recovering former glory in the USVI:
Recovering the USVI’s ‘crown jewel’ while setting a new standard for
megayacht facilities has proven to be an interesting challenge. Vince
Brown, Tim Mason and Kirby Marshall
report."
ATM authors cover article for international trade magazine (a more
in-depth article on Yacht
Haven Grande): "In the 1970s and ’80s, Yacht Haven in St.
Thomas was the ‘crown jewel’ of the US Virgin Islands yachting
community. Occupancy rates were high, the bar was hopping, the hotel was
bustling and spirits were soaring. Visitors came and went via private
yachts, sail and power vessel charters and cruise ships. Hotel
reservations had to be made weeks in advance for the 250 available rooms
and the 225-slip facility was so busy at one point that slips were
rented by the hour..." |
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January/February 2006
Marina World
(www.marinaworld.com)
"Destination megayacht: Demand grows for
facilities designed to serve megayachts, their owners, guests and crew.
Esteban L. Biondi reports"
ATM authors cover article for international trade magazine (including a
sidebar on Yacht
Haven Grande): "Megayachts are a unique breed of vessel,
growing in length and production rate each year, with over 7,000
cruising the waters worldwide and another 700 under construction. The
idea of attracting these 80+ foot yachts is not new, but few facilities
have been designed comprehensively to serve this highly specialised
market..." |
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May 2005
Florida Engineering Society Journal
"Shifting Sands: Truck Haul Dune Restoration
Helps Replenish Florida's Shores"
By Janet Bente Romero, former ATM director of marketing and former
ASBPA board member
(Vol. 58, No. 9, pp. 16-17, 24)
Florida Magazine Association
Charlie Award Winner 2006
BRONZE AWARD
"Best In-Depth Reporting – Association" |
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January 2005
Florida Specifier
"Measure twice, cut once - Bacterial source
tracking: Another tool for dealing with water quality impairment"
By April Grippo, ATM environmental scientist
(Vol. 27, No. 1, pp. 9, 16) |
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December 2004
Florida Specifier
"The proof is in the 'putting': Sand-nourished
beaches hold strong, lessen the brunt of the 2004 hurricane season"
By Mike Jenkins, PhD, coastal team leader, and Janet Bente Romero,
former ATM director of marketing and former ASBPA board member
(Vol. 26, No. 12, p. 6) |
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September 2004
Florida Specifier
"Stakeholder involvement key component of BMAP
process"
By April Grippo and Allison Barnes, environmental scientists in
ATM's Gainesville office
(Vol. 26, No. 9, p. 6) |
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June 2004
Shoreline
Newsletter for the Florida Shore and Beach Preservation Association
"SW Florida beach gets scarce, superb sand"
ATM's Peter Seidle, P.E., discusses the recently completed
renourishment of Bonita Beach in Lee County, Florida (pp. 1-2, 5): "In a
region of Southwest Florida where supplies of beach-quality sand are
scarce, Applied Technology and Management Inc. (ATM) was able to locate,
permit, utilize and place an abundance of white, beach-compatible sand
along Bonita Beach to restore the beach to its original glory..." |
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December 2003
Florida Specifier
"Dispelling the myths and misconceptions of
beach renourishment"
By Erica Carr-Betts, former ATM coastal engineer
(Vol. 25, No. 12, p. 9) |
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November/December 2003
Marina World
(www.marinaworld.com)
"Marina rebuild starts at Indian River"
Sam Phlegar, P.E., director of ATM's marina and coastal division,
discusses ATM's role in the Indian River (Delaware) Marina project
(Vol. 4, No. 2, pp. 16-17) |
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September 2003
Shoreline
(Newsletter for the Florida Shore and Beach Preservation
Association)
"Ambersand Beach Restoration Project"
"On Feb. 6, pumping began for the Indian
River County Ambersand Beach Segment Beach Restoration Project...
"Applied Technology & Management Inc. (ATM) conducted the sand source
investigation, nearshore hardbottom mapping and characterization,
project planning, design and permitting, and contract drawings and
technical specifications for the county’s first beach restoration
project. Construction oversight was conducted by Indian River county and
ATM..." |
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March/April 2003
Marina & Boatyard Today
"Don't dredge up your pocket"
Robert Semmes, ATM water resources specialist, offers some advice on
how to estimate dredging costs and where to go for funding. |
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January 2003
Marina & Boatyard Today
"Dredging unearths challenges: Stay competitive
by making site and dredged material management planning a priority"
Robert Semmes, ATM water resources specialist, discusses the
dredging issues facing marina owners and operators. |
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January/February 2003
Stormwater
"Nutrient Trading: A Bridge Over Troubled
Water?"
ATM Environmental Scientist April Grippo discusses the enforceablity
of pollutant trading systems that are used to improve water quality. |
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December 2002
Florida Specifier
"Sand, sand everywhere...But nary a bit to
borrow: The challenge of addressing Florida's beach nourishment needs"
By Michael Barnett, P.E., lead of ATM's coastal engineering team
(Vol. 24, No. 12) |
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October 2002
Florida Specifier
"Pollutant trading advice: Run with it"
By April Grippo, ATM environmental scientist
(Vol. 24, No. 10) |
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September 2002
Marina Business Today
"Don't take a blind leap"
ATM Coastal-Marina Division Director and Vice President Sam Phlegar,
P.E., discusses the importance of marina due diligence. |
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June 2002
Florida Specifier
"Watershed GIS: A valuable tool for addressing
surface water regulations"
By Casey Tift, former ATM GIS specialist
(Vol. 24, No. 6) |
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May/June 2002
Boating Industry International
"Brownfields redevelopment to grow marina industry?"
Robert Semmes, water resources engineer with ATM, comments on recent
legislation that promotes redevelopment of polluted industrial sites. |
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February 2002
Florida Engineering Society
Journal
"Are your tourism $$ eroding away?"
Michael Barnett, P.E., leader of ATM's coastal engineering team,
discusses the economic impact of Florida's beaches. |
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February 2002
Georgia and Southeast
Environmental News
"Created wetlands grow in popularity as tool
for addressing water quality issues,"
by Anthony Maglione, ATM vice president. |
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January 2002
Marina Business Today
"Breaking up
is hard to do"
ATM Coastal Engineer Tim Mason discusses the permitting process
faced by marina owners when installing a breakwater. |
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January 2002
Florida Specifier
"While becoming increasingly popular,
large-scale water reuse will depend on economics,"
By Carter Belvin, ATM environmental engineer |
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Dec. 31, 2001-Jan.
13, 2002
Charleston Regional Business Journal
"Urban waterfront development
becoming national trend"
ATM Coastal-Marina Division Director and Vice
President Sam Phlegar, P.E.,
discusses the trend of cities turning their attention to redeveloping
their once neglected waterfronts.
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December 3-16, 2001
Charleston Regional Business Journal
"Local Marinas Gearing Up To Accommodate
Larger Boats"
Former ATM Senior Associate Nancy Schilling
discusses how the trend toward larger boats (mega-yachts) is impacting
the marina industry. |
