Well designed parks and open spaces are vitally important to promote healthy active lifestyles and foster close-knit communities.  Diverse recreation opportunities are key components of livable communities and high quality of life.

Pennoni Associates has the expertise to properly develop recreation sites that are well-integrated with their environment.  Our services address open space needs from start to finish, including comprehensive planning, master site planning, feasibility studies, detailed design, construction documents and construction observation.  Our experience is broad covering informal open space, sports fields and courts, swimming pool, playgrounds, picnic pavilions, bicycle paths, walking trails and other specialty facilities.

Pennoni’s landscape architects have the team support of our planners, civil engineers and environmental engineers as needed for each specific recreation project.  Our overall approach is based on understanding the context, constraints, opportunities, and character of a particular project or site.  We have a thorough understanding of the importance of working with government leaders, park boards, gathering public input, and building consensus among various stakeholders, so that attainable, responsible and practical solutions are reached.  Our recommendations and implementation strategies move projects from concept to reality in measured steps, consistent with goals, objectives and budgets.
 

Well designed parks and open spaces are vitally important to promote healthy active lifestyles and foster close-knit communities.  Diverse recreation opportunities are key components of livable communities and high quality of life.

Pennoni Associates has the expertise to properly develop recreation sites that are well-integrated with their environment.  Our services address open space needs from start to finish, including comprehensive planning, master site planning, feasibility studies, detailed design, construction documents and construction observation.  Our experience is broad covering informal open space, sports fields and courts, swimming pool, playgrounds, picnic pavilions, bicycle paths, walking trails and other specialty facilities.

Pennoni’s landscape architects have the team support of our planners, civil engineers and environmental engineers as needed for each specific recreation project.  Our overall approach is based on understanding the context, constraints, opportunities, and character of a particular project or site.  We have a thorough understanding of the importance of working with government leaders, park boards, gathering public input, and building consensus among various stakeholders, so that attainable, responsible and practical solutions are reached.  Our recommendations and implementation strategies move projects from concept to reality in measured steps, consistent with goals, objectives and budgets.
 

Pennoni Associates routinely assists municipal recreation departments and schools in creating recreational facilities and preserving Open Space for the benefit and enjoyment of township residents.

Pennoni performs comprehensive planning for recreation, parks and open space, as well as design and oversight of the construction of recreation projects for our municipal clients including trails, bike paths, concession areas, comfort stations, playground areas, picnic areas, ornamental fountains and landscaped areas, skateboard parks, basketball courts, tennis courts, baseball/softball fields, soccer fields, multi-purpose artificial turf fields, football fields, and hockey rinks complete with bleachers and scoreboards.  Each municipality is unique in its recreational needs, and each project includes unique features for site layout that Pennoni carefully coordinates with the municipal directors and elected officials.

In addition to designing these projects, Pennoni also provides bid documents, solicits and reviews contractors' bids, makes recommendations for contractor award, and oversees the contractor's work including reviewing and approving construction submittals, coordinating and observing construction, and reviewing contractor pay requests.

Pennoni has also been instrumental in helping municipal governments preserve valuable open space by providing land title surveys, preparing legal descriptions, filing record plans, and updating tax maps.

In today’s economic climate, funding of these recreation projects can also be a challenge. Pennoni assists our clients by finding and submitting for grants that can make their recreational vision a reality.
 

The largest percentage of the current built environment consists of existing, previously constructed buildings and structures.  As a result, owners, property managers, and other  stakeholders are constantly faced with the task of maintaining their existing facilities in a fiscally responsible manner even in an environment of reduced and or limited operating budgets. To that end, Pennoni provides building, parking structure, façade, roof and other facility condition assessments to both private and public clients. Structural condition assessments can be performed on buildings (including historic and adaptive reuse facilities), industrial facilities, infrastructure and utility structures, near-shore marine structures (piers, wharfs, bulkheads, mooring facilities), and parking garages. 

A vital key to the prosperity and growth of any city is unlocking its’ leisure and entertainment value.  Entertainment venues including stadiums, casinos, and theaters provide added value that attracts city dwellers and tourists to its areas. 

The stresses of today’s society have taught us the value of having spacious, airy, well-designed entertainment and leisure outlets to enable people to break away from the daily grind. From small playgrounds, parks, and athletic fields to 40,000-seat stadiums, Pennoni Associates provides these projects functional, sustainable, and cost-effective support in design.

Daniel S. DiMucci, RLA, ASLA, serves as Senior Vice President and Principal-in-Charge for Higher Education. Dan is responsible for Higher Education business development and special projects, focused on Site Design and Landscape Architecture. Dan has vast experience in landscape architecture and site planning from conceptual design through project development, and has been recognized for excellence in landscape architectural design. Dan’s project experience includes revitalization of central business districts, parks and recreation facilities, campus facilities, corporate office centers, industrial parks and sports complexes. Dan joined Pennoni Associates in 1986. He has a BS in Landscape Architecture from The Pennsylvania State University, as well as a Masters in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Pittsburgh. Dan is a Registered Landscape Architect in five states.

When it comes to education, the campus fabric of green spaces, roads, parking, and walkways surrounding the buildings becomes the first and last impression of the institution for students, faculty, staff and visitors.  Good campus design through Landscape Architecture can enhance the image of a campus, improve vehicular and pedestrian circulation, and create a place of distinguished character.

Pennoni Associates interactively collaborates with representative members of the education institution; administration, faculty, staff and/or students as appropriate to develop and document an understanding of project goals.  A successful plan requires interaction and the confirmation of goals throughout the design process.  Our design expertise includes campus roads, gateways, parking, green space, landscape, walkways, plazas, athletic fields, play areas and selection of standard site amenities.  Our campus services include master planning, feasibility studies, detailed design, construction documents and construction observation.

Depending on the campus, Pennoni’s project design teams can consist of landscape architects supported with engineers and/or land planners whose combined knowledge and creativity leads to successful design solutions.  Pennoni’s design approach to campus projects is to analyze and design in context with the site and to leave a good lasting impression.  The lasting impression becomes a reflection on the education system and reaches far beyond the confines of the campus.
 

Roadways, sanitary and storm sewers, water distribution systems, streetscapes, sidewalks, parks, and bicycle paths are key components in a community’s infrastructure and critical to the enjoyment and quality of life experienced by its residents.  Existing residents expect infrastructure to be well-maintained and future residents evaluate these capital assets in their search for a home.

Pennoni’s Municipal Technology works closely with the municipality and regulatory agencies in providing design and construction management for roads, parks and recreation facilities, utilities, and Municipal Public Works Facilities including garage and office facilities, salt domes, and other storage facilities. 

Our services include to development of bid documents, bid solicitation, and review and recommendation of contractor’s bids.  Construction management services include oversight of construction, review of construction submittals, and review and approval of pay requests. Pennoni staff assist our municipal clients with developing their yearly capital improvement budgets by providing cost estimates for various projects and investigating potential funding sources.
 

The impact of engineering on our communities is ever-present.  From courthouses to libraries, recreation centers to municipal halls, parks and trails to preserved open spaces, communities thrive thanks to the engineering accomplishments that Pennoni Associates has spent more than 40 years providing.

Pennoni understands the importance of civic projects and their impact within the community.  Where we live, eat, work, where we go to be entertained, to learn or to worship, and the means in which we get from place to place, all rely on engineering.  Pennoni is proud of the impact we have had on the community around us through our civic work, and look forward to improving the quality of life in our communities for years to come.
 

Hugh J. Dougherty, PE, serves as Associate Vice President for Municipal Engineering. He is responsible for the operations of the Municipal Engineering projects and staff in New Jersey and the Philadelphia region. Hugh joined Pennoni Associates in 1985 and his experience includes strong emphasis in municipal engineering, including code compliance, reviews for planning and zoning boards, design of roads, parks, and municipal facilities, stream and watershed hydrology, hydraulics, flood control structure design, grading reviews, and site engineering.  He has extensive public involvement before Community Planning, Policy Making, and Advisory Boards.  Hugh possesses a Civil Engineering degree from Villanova University and completed supplemental coursework at the University of Pennsylvania. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, a Certified Municipal Engineer and a Certified Public Works Manager in New Jersey.

Markus Weidner serves as Associate Vice President and Director of Information Technology. He is responsible for technology strategy and vision for the firm. His broad responsibility also consists of the day to day operations of all technology related aspects of the business, including the built infrastructure as well as applications and processes which accompany them. He currently leads an IT department comprised of teams responsible for design support, IT infrastructure and helpdesk, and back office business applications. Markus has been involved in projects such as the implementation of a new financial accounting system, customer relationship management, human resources systems, and payroll. On the production side, his projects have included the almost yearly deployment of design software upgrades as well as training and standards for various technical and regional divisions in the firm. He earned both a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and a master’s degree in Management Information Systems from Temple University.

Markus is on the board of directors of the non-profit Friends of Seger Park Playground, and on the planning board position with the ACEC IT Forum. He is also a member of an independent AEC Large Firm Roundtable and volunteers his IT expertise in an advisory role to the PENJERDEL Council and The Engineers Club of Philadelphia.
 

The results of municipal engineers' work can be measured by the quality of our everyday life. It is impossible to go through a day of work, recreation, or pleasure without encountering the results of their efforts. Nearly a century ago, there were only two types of engineers: military and civil.  Today, it is hard to imagine what our lives would be like without the municipal engineer. 

Pennoni Associates assists more than 100 communities in making decisions about engineering issues involving the maintenance and improvement of public works systems.  Our staff possesses a strong background in technical analysis and is capable of making recommendations on a wide range of everyday municipal needs, including road and stormwater maintenance, traffic safety, signing and signalization, waste management studies, building inspection, parks and recreation, plan and code review, grantsmanship, and regulatory application coordination. 

For more than four decades, Pennoni has provided municipal clients with a myriad of services upon which a quality community depends.  As Pennoni has grown, so has the range and depth of our services.  We continue to provide the level of service that communities need to improve and maintain their desired standard of living. 
 

Landscape Architecture at Pennoni Associates is a combination of art and science that from early project planning through implementation promotes wise stewardship of the land by being sensitive to the environment and the needs of people.

Pennoni Landscape Architects have the capabilities essential to integrate site development into the built and natural environment with professional concern for aesthetics, function, sustainable design, economics, and increasing quality of life.  Our design process from inventory through analysis and design synthesis provides an individualized solution for each project.  We provide an expertise in aesthetic site design and land development, urban design, streetscapes, park and recreation planning, and campus planning.

The landscape architect’s role within Pennoni can vary from leadership in project management to specialty designer as needed to collaborate on a comprehensive project team.  Pennoni Landscape Architects contribute creativity and alternatives to the site planning and design process which often results in lower development costs and the creation of more memorable places.
 

The results of municipal engineers' work can be measured by the quality of our everyday life. It is impossible to go through a day of work, recreation, or pleasure without encountering the results of their efforts. Nearly a century ago, there were only two types of engineers: military and civil.  Today, it is hard to imagine what our lives would be like without the municipal engineer. 

Pennoni Associates assists more than 100 communities in making decisions about engineering issues involving the maintenance and improvement of public works systems.  Our staff possesses a strong background in technical analysis and is capable of making recommendations on a wide range of everyday municipal needs, including road and stormwater maintenance, traffic safety, signing and signalization, waste management studies, building inspection, parks and recreation, plan and code review, grantsmanship, and regulatory application coordination. 

For more than four decades, Pennoni has provided municipal clients with a myriad of services upon which a quality community depends.  As Pennoni has grown, so has the range and depth of our services.  We continue to provide the level of service that communities need to improve and maintain their desired standard of living. 
 

A safe and efficient transportation system is a critical component to a community, county, state or region. Pennoni's Transportation Technology recognizes the importance of sound transportation infrastructure management in today's fast-paced world. Using state-of-the-art technology, we have been successful in effecting safe, efficient and attainable transportation systems for more than four decades. 

Working together with Pennoni's other technologies, our Transportation Technology provides the client with a user friendly, multi-disciplined engineering consultant capable of completing complex transportation projects in a cost-efficient and timely manner. We pride ourselves on being capable of working independently or as part of a team involved with multi-discipline projects. Our professional transportation staff provides creative, imaginative and innovative design for both complex as well as more typical transportation projects. 

The Pennoni Transportation Technology has provided a wide range of traffic engineering services to both public and private sector clients. Our assignments include individual projects and numerous open-end contracts. We provide on-call consulting services to state, county, and local entities, and we provide expert testimony using PTOE’s before Planning and Zoning Boards in the areas of traffic impact, site circulation, and shared parking. 

Pennoni Associates provides a wide variety of transportation system operations services to public and private sector clients. Our Professional Traffic Operations Engineers (PTOEs) and support staff provides these services to our Department of Transportation, municipal, university, and private clients. Pennoni’s project experience ranges from small specific studies to large, complex traffic corridor design projects to open-ended services contracts. Each project is unique and requires a specific approach, depending on the complexity of the issues and the stakeholders involved. Pennoni seeks to understand our clients’ traffic system operations needs and plan and execute the most effective solution.  Pennoni is also experienced in supplying staff to support Traffic Operations Centers as we have done for State DOTs.

Pennoni’s transportation system operations services include traffic planning, traffic operation studies, traffic design, maintenance and protection of traffic design for construction projects, parking facility design, services during construction related to traffic control installation, traffic study and design review services, traffic safety research and training, Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) planning and design (including design-build), municipal traffic engineering and expert testimony.
 

Buyers purchasing real estate need assurance that the building or facilities that they are interested in acquiring do not have structural integrity problems. In many cases, used buildings or facilities need some form of repairs in order make them operational, and potential buyers need some idea of the likely cost of repairs prior to closing on the property. Buyers often have an alternate use in mind for the property being purchased that may be slightly or significantly different from the original or current use, and the adapt reuse potential of the structure must be determined before the property is purchased. Pennoni has the capability and experience to provide real estate pre-purchase due diligence condition assessments that address the concerns of potential buyers of commercial, institutional, industrial, and near- shore marine structures for structural integrity, repair costs, and adaptive reuse potential. Pennoni provides structural due diligence investigations for buildings, distribution and manufacturing facilities, industrial structures, parking garages, and many other types of  structures.

C.R. “Chuck” Pennoni, PE, is Pennoni Associates’ Founder and Chairman. As a young engineer starting out more than 50 years ago, Mr. Pennoni learned early that reputation means everything when providing consulting services. Doing good work for clients at a fair price, and making sure to communicate with them every step of the way, helped him to build an excellent reputation as a professional engineer. That reputation provided the building blocks for the success of the firm that he founded.

In addition to his role with Pennoni Associates, Mr. Pennoni served in 2009/2010 as Interim President and CEO of Drexel University, the institution where he earned both his BS and MS Degrees in Civil Engineering.  This is a repeat service for him, having served as Interim President from 1994-1995, as well as having previously served as a University Trustee and Chairman of the Board. Mr. Pennoni received an honorary doctorate from the University in 1992.

Mr. Pennoni has been President of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and Director and President of the ASCE Foundation; a Trustee and President of United Engineering Trustees, Inc.; President of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology; and a member of the United States Council for International Engineering Practice. He served on the Engineering Advisory Boards of Widener University, the University of Pennsylvania and Drexel, and he is vice chair of the Board of Governors of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. Mr. Pennoni serves on the Corporate Boards of Parke Bank, GCA Services, Inc., and The Granite Group. He also serves on the Boards of the World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia, the University City Science Center, the Schuylkill River Development Corporation, and is a member of the National Academy of Engineering.
 

Today’s municipalities face significant challenges in serving their many constituents. Expanding populations, aging infrastructure, lack of available funding and the need to move towards more sustainable and renewable design are all issues our clients face every day. Each municipal entity is unique, requiring a consulting firm that knows their intricacies, workings and specific needs. The complex land use, infrastructure, and environmental issues facing municipal governments require experts in many different fields of engineering and consulting.

Pennoni Associates brings that unique advantage to our municipal clients. With our diverse service expertise, Pennoni is able to serve as an extension of the municipal team and a valuable community partner. As Appointed Engineers, Planners, Inspectors and Consultants, Pennoni Associates combines our extensive civil, planning, environmental and inspection skills with our understanding of the government at the local, state and federal levels. We dedicate staff as needed to serve our municipal clients, but they do not simply serve; they become trusted advisors and members of the community. We consider our municipal clients to be part of the Pennoni family, and their community’s success is our paramount goal.

As a full-service engineering firm, Pennoni provides services for infrastructure and public works, recreation, parks and open space, stormwater management, transportation, uniform construction code  and water/wastewater, as well as budgeting and cost estimating, contract administration, public meeting attendance and construction inspections.  We look for new ways to fund the projects needed to keep our client communities vital, and assist in obtaining the grants to move the projects forward. In addition, we bring our expertise in sustainable and “green” solutions to our municipalities, showing them how to save money while using renewable resources and bettering their world for generations to come.
 

A new housing development. An outdoor shopping center. A multi-story office building or parking garage. The Residential, Retail and Commercial industries are a part of our everyday life, places we live, work and play. While we have come to expect the places we live, the places we shop and the places we work to have modern facilities and amenities, it is easy to take for granted that all of these are dynamically impacted by the engineering world. 

• Can the proposed construction area sustain the utilities needed for the housing complex?
• Will traffic be negatively impacted by the new retail center, and are new roads and access necessary?
• Are the materials used to construct this new office building sustainable and safe for the environment?
• Is the structure of the high-rise condominium conducive to the safety and longevity of the structure?

Pennoni Associates takes a vertical engineering approach for residential, retail and commercial projects. We can start your project at conception, assessing the site for environmental issues, surveying the site to determine the property lines and physical features, and planning the layout of the site. We advocate at the local, state and federal level as necessary to gain the proper approvals and permitting, and we participate in public hearings to gain citizen support through education. We can provide the site engineering necessary to make your Architect’s vision a reality, as well as supporting that reality through structural and MEP engineering. We inspect the construction to ensure it is done properly and safely, as well as testing the materials used to complete the construction. We do all this in the most environmentally sustainable way, and can assist in achieving LEED certification for your project.

The backbone of any Residential, Retail and Commercial project is the engineering. Let Pennoni Associates give your project the quality services necessary to make it a success.