News: Noteworthy
Mithun Volunteer Day at Clarke Beach
08.10.2009 Noteworthy
Last Thursday, August 6th, a few Mithunees joined EarthCorps' efforts to help restore Clarke Beach on Mercer Island. A total of 92 volunteers (15 adults and 77 youth) removed 17,993 sq ft. of invasive species: including blackberry, ivy, holly, and cherry laurel. The groups included Mithun, individuals and three youth organizations--YMCA, Voices, and Footprints. This effort prepared the area for planting of native trees and understory (shrubs and ground cover) in the fall to build a healthy forest that is more resistant to invasives in the future, and to create an overall a healthier habitat. There's another volunteer opportunity coming up on Saturday, August 22nd if you want to join in!
View the photos on EarthCorp1's Flickr set: 8/6 Mithun Clarke Beach volunteer event .
AIA Scholarship Winner to Study Seawalls Abroad
03.10.2009 Noteworthy
Cristina Bump, Associate AIA at Mithun, won AIA Seattle's first ever Emerging Professionals Travel Scholarship. Cristina proposed a study of innovative seawall designs in Australia and Canada that are beneficial to marine life. Her interest was prompted by Seattle's plans to replace the viaduct with a tunnel, which will require a seawall. Cristina sees this moment as a significant opportunity for Seattle really to build a more sustainable future. She will follow up with partners at the University of Washington, City of Seattle and US Army Corps of Engineers to develop a series of recommendations for the City...