Happy Pi Day!

Thursday, March 14th, 2019
Being engineers, any day that celebrates numbers is a great day for us!  So, happy Pi Day!  In case you aren't a mathematically focused individual:  3.14159265 is the number known as Pi.  It is the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter.  For all circles of any size, Pi will be the same.  Pi is also the sixteenth letter of the Greek alphabet, so Pi (the number) is often represented with Pi (the letter).  All that said, we think it's a great excuse to eat PIE!
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Out and About: La Luna Cafe

Tuesday, March 12th, 2019
HDG enjoyed a delicious lunch - make that breakfast - on Tuesday at La Luna Cafe!  La Luna is a local, neighborhood cafe that specializes in brunch classics.  The breakfast-inspired food was delicious, and we enjoyed a little time visiting away from the office and deadlines.  What a tasty treat!
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100 Best Companies Celebration!

Thursday, February 28th, 2019
HDG was honored to attend Oregon Business Magazine's 100 Best Companies dinner Thursday evening.  Ranking among the 33 best small companies made us both proud and determined to do our best for our team every single year.  We were also humbled by the number of companies - large and small - who have developed incredible programs around employee wellness, happiness, and productivity.  It was an inspirational event!
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Puppy Love

Monday, February 18th, 2019
Meisje and Arlo, our neighbor's pup, have an across the hallway type of friendship.  They will watch each other like this for quite a while, wagging tails the entire time.  It's completely adorable.  
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The Navigation Center Groundbreaking!

Thursday, February 7th, 2019
A groundbreaking ceremony for The Navigation Center was held on Tuesday.  A public-private partnership, the new homeless shelter will house 100-beds for chronically homeless people in addition to support service space.  The Navigation Center is truly a community-based response to the growing issue of homelessness in Portland.  HDG is proud to be involved in this project!  
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The Vera Topping Out

Tuesday, February 5th, 2019
Bridge Housing held a ceremony today to celebrate the topping out of The Vera!  When completed, The Vera will offer 203 units of affordable housing consisting of one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments.  HDG is proud to be involved in the project, providing complete civil engineering design services.  Congratulations team!
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Welcome, Monica Regan!

Thursday, January 17th, 2019
HDG welcomes new team member Monica Regan!  A graduate of Gonzaga University with her Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Monica will provide civil engineering design services for a broad spectrum of site and public infrastructure improvements.  Welcome to the team, Monica!
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The Amazing Meisje

Monday, January 14th, 2019
Our sweet office pup never stops bestowing her love upon us all.  Here she is offering her full support to our Controller, Leigh.  Of course, Leigh tells her how pretty she is and gives her lots of love, so Meisje makes sure to offer her support often.
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Out and About: Geuro

Tuesday, January 8th, 2019
The HDG gang visited Geuro for lunch today, a casual place for Mexican sandwiches and bowls.  By all reports, the food was delicious!  Props to Guero for the great lunch!  
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It’s Meisje Monday!

Monday, December 31st, 2018
Meisje is always willing to lend a helping hand, or have you lend her a hand by holding her toy - but not without her holding it, too!  Here she is "lending a hand" to our Controller, Leigh.  So helpful!
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HDG named a 100 Best Company!!

Thursday, December 20th, 2018
We are proud to announce that Humber Design Group has made Oregon Business Magazine's 2019 list of the 100 Best Companies to Work for in Oregon!  We've worked hard to foster an outstanding workplace for our team and are honored to be included on this list alongside many fantastic Oregon companies.  The dinner recognizing winners and revealing the top 10 will be held on February 28th at the Oregon Convention Center.
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Throwback Thursday?

Thursday, December 20th, 2018
It's true, and we apologize.  We missed Meisje Monday!  Our adorable furry office companion was quite helpful this week, patiently waiting for Kristian, her human, to finish what Meisje clearly thinks is less than an exciting meeting.
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Happy Holidays 2018!

Thursday, December 13th, 2018
We truly enjoy our industry and our relationships.  We offer a heartfelt thank you to our clients, colleagues, and everyone we work with for the amazing year, wonderful memories, and the long list of successful projects for our community!  Happy Holidays!
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Out and About: Tamale Boys

Tuesday, December 11th, 2018
Humber Design Group hit the local restaurant scene this month with a trip to Tamale Boys!  The funky Mexican joint serves quite delicious food!  We had a great time.
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Will Work for Cookies

Monday, December 10th, 2018
HDG was the lucky winner of a fundraising auction item giving us cookies in the office once a month for a full year.  Rose Villa resident Bob - we call him The Cookie Man - delivers our cookies personally each month.  Thanks Bob!!  Your cookies are amazing!
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Meisje Monday reload!

Monday, December 3rd, 2018
HDG office pup Meisje often walks about the office spreading her sweetness and cheer.  Last week she spread smiles too, showing off her brand new toy.  She loves everyone it seems, but is especially fond of you when you give her a new toy!
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Cheers!

Monday, December 3rd, 2018
The HDG team held our annual holiday party at McMenamins Edgefield this past weekend.  The food was amazing, the white elephant gift exchange brought more than a few good laughs, and the Dickens Carolers came to sing to us!  The carolers have keen eyes - it took them seconds to spot an opportunity with HDG team member Joel Hill and his festive jingle bell vest, which subsequently became the highlight of their song "Jingle Bells" with Joel jingling his vest on cue.  Such a great time!
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Welcome to Meisje Monday!

Monday, November 19th, 2018
Our sweet office pup, Meisje, makes her rounds multiple times a day to check on everyone in the office and ensure that all is well, work is being completed, and you've noticed how cute she is.  She also spies on our neighbors regularly, shares her toys and love with everyone, and delights in a good ice cube to chomp on now and then.  She is a joy to have in the office!  And so we begin this new and regular post,  sharing her joy and cuteness with you.  Hopefully it will make your day, too! Here she is checking on our Marketing Director, Teri, who is always willing to give her scratches and tell her she's a good girl.
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The Marilyn Grand Opening!

Monday, November 19th, 2018
Humber Design was a proud design team member for TMT Development's The Marilyn apartments, which opened this week.  The brand new, 57,000-SF apartment building features a blend of luxury and affordable housing in the heart of Southeast Portland.  20% of the units are reserved for residents making 80% of the median family income.  LRS was the architect and Bremik Construction was the general contractor.  
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2018 Portland Architecture Awards

Friday, November 2nd, 2018
HDG was a proud sponsor of the AIA's 2018 Annual Architecture Awards.  Twenty-one projects received recognition at this year's event, with a nationally renowned jury selecting the winners and presenting awards on November 2 at Revolution Hall in Portland.  Congratulations 2018 award recipients!  You can view the 2018 winning projects and firms at https://www.aiaportland.org/2018paa    
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Keeping it Green!

Thursday, November 1st, 2018
As Green Street Stewards, we regularly visit our assigned streets to keep the areas clear of garbage, debris, and weeds.  This week's crew had a good time, and our ten Green Streets certainly look nicer!  If you are interested in becoming a Green Street Steward, you can learn more about the program on the City of Portland's website.
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Way to go, Joel!

Tuesday, October 23rd, 2018
Congratulations to Humber Design Group team member Joel Hill, who passed his licensing exam and is now a registered Professional Engineer in Oregon.  Way to go, Joel!
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Women of Vision Award Winner!

Thursday, October 18th, 2018
Martha Williamson received her 2018 DJC Women of Vision award this evening at an event hosted at the Oregon Convention Center.  Way to go, Martha! The DJC's Women of Vision awards recognize women who are shaping our built environment with their leadership, mentoring efforts, community involvement, and promotion of industry diversity.  HDG team members Bill Brannan, Paige Miller, Joel Hill, Dave Humber, Kristian McCombs, and Brynne Haug attended the event to cheer on our award winner (pictured center).   It was a fun and inspirational evening!
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Out and About: Topgolf

Thursday, October 11th, 2018
The HDG team ventured out to Topgolf Hillsboro in October for a little fun and team building.  All skill levels participated and took in a swing or two with the clubs to score some points.  Our two climate-controlled hitting bays were full of laughs and appetizers.  What a great time!
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Four!

Friday, September 14th, 2018
Humber Design Group team members (left to right) Andrew Xu, Casey Jones, Bill Brannan, and Matthew Hlavaty pause for a quick photo during the Chris White AIA Portland Golf Classic.  The 18-hole scramble tournament acknowledges and remembers Chris White's focus on mentorship and development, with proceeds from the tournament helping to fund the Chris White Scholarship for Emerging Professionals.  In addition to participating in the tournament, HDG is a proud annual sponsor.
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HDG goes Hood to Coast

Monday, August 27th, 2018
Congratulations to our six Hood to Coast team members, who put some miles on their running shoes and had a great time!

Congratulations, Martha!

Thursday, August 16th, 2018
We are proud to announce that Humber Design Group Senior Associate Martha Williamson, PE, is an honoree of the DJC's 2018 Women of Vision!  The award program honors women who are shaping our built environment in Portland. If you would like to join us to celebrate Martha's achievements and contributions to the industry, you can learn more about the October event here: http://djcoregon.com/wovmagazine/women-of-vision-event/
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Welcome, Sierra Luke!

Thursday, August 16th, 2018
HDG welcomes new team member Sierra Luke!  As our new Project Assistant, Sierra will utilize her strong organizational and communication skills to manage project schedules, files, documentation, and keep systems functioning and organized.  She will also conduct project research, assist in developing produced materials and submittals, and manage offices supplies and equipment.  Welcome to the team, Sierra!
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HDG Promotes Rocco Nguyen

Thursday, August 9th, 2018
Rocco Nguyen, EI, has been promoted to Senior Project Designer at Humber Design Group.  Nguyen received his Bachelor of Science in Ecological Engineering from Oregon State University and is a certified Engineering Intern (EI).  As a Senior Project Designer, he routinely works on civil design and layout including design management, owner and project team coordination, drawing setup, project design and coordination, calculations, and report writing.  Nguyen is currently working on site improvements and expansions at Rose Villa Retirement Community, and Willamette View Retirement Community.
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HDG Promotes Paige Miller

Thursday, August 9th, 2018
Humber Design Group has promoted Paige Miller, EI, to Senior Project Designer.  Miller received her Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Portland and is a certified Engineering Intern (EI).  She routinely works on civil design and layout including design management, owner and project team coordination, drawing setup, project design and coordination, calculations, and report writing.  Miller is currently working on the Hallock McMillen Historic Renovation and the 72 Foster affordable housing development.
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HDG Promotes Joel Hill

Thursday, August 9th, 2018
Humber Design Group has promoted Joel Hill, EI, to Senior Project Designer.  Joel received his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities.  He routinely works on civil design and layout including design management, owner and project team coordination, drawing setup, project design and coordination, calculations, and report writing.  Hill is currently working on the Foster Shelter under the Multnomah County Emergency Housing program and Bridge Housing’s Riverplace Parcel 3 affordable housing development.
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HDG Promotes Alex Wesolovski

Thursday, August 9th, 2018
Alex Wesolovski, EI, has been promoted to Senior Project Designer at Humber Design Group.  A certified Engineering Intern (EI), Wesolovski received his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Portland State University.  He routinely works on civil design and layout including design management, owner and project team coordination, drawing setup, project design and coordination, calculations, and report writing.  Among other projects, he is currently working on the Lloyd Mall East and West anchor improvements and the PSU/OHSU/PCC/City of Portland 4MB development in downtown Portland.
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Volunteering for PPS, “Leap into 9th Grade”

Thursday, July 19th, 2018
As part of Portland Public School's "Leap into 9th Grade" program, HDG team members participated in a career panel with members from various professions.  Students had the opportunity to pose a series of questions to the panelists to determine each panel member's career.  The game show format creates a fun environment for learning.  After a panelist's career was guessed, the panelist shared more information about what they do in their job.
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Volunteering on MESA Day

Tuesday, May 22nd, 2018
HDG team members volunteered for Mathematics Engineering Science Achievement (“MESA”) Day at Portland State University on May 15th. This included operating as escorts for students and teachers who attended multiple competitions and conference events and working with other MESA volunteers to help attendees learn more about career paths and the opportunities that attending a four-year university can provide.
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Happy Birthday, Dave!

Friday, May 11th, 2018
Happy Birthday to our fearless leader, Dave!!!  Here he is celebrating his big day at iFLY Portland Indoor Skydiving  

Out and About: Harlow Restaurant

Tuesday, May 8th, 2018
Delicious lunch at Harlow Restaurant on a beautiful Portland day!

Out and About: Pips and Bounce

Friday, May 4th, 2018
Taking a well-deserved break for some fun and friendly competition at Pips & Bounce!

Out and About: Design Week Tour of Field Offices!

Thursday, May 3rd, 2018
2018 Design Week - touring one of our nearly finished projects with Hacker (Hacker), ^project, and Lango Hansen Landscape Architects (Lango Hansen Landscape Architects). Field Offices looks amazing!!
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Park(ing) Day 2018!

Saturday, April 14th, 2018
Our collaborative Park(ing) Day installation with Shapiro Didway is up on Water Ave by the Hair of the Dog Brewery! Come over and play a round of Bocce ball! #pbotparkingday #dwpdx #portlandinthestreets
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Out and About: Danwei Canting

Tuesday, March 13th, 2018
We had a fantastic team lunch at Danwei Canting today.  The food was delicious!

Greenstreet Stewards at Work

Friday, March 9th, 2018
Humber Design Group is a proud Green Street Steward for several green streets in SE Portland. This commitment includes regular outings to keep the green streets clean and clear of debris. Here’s a quick pic of last weeks’ cleaning crew. You can learn more about the Green Street Steward program at the City of Portland's website.
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Presenting at the New Urbanism Conference

Tuesday, March 6th, 2018
Several HDG team members presented at the 2018 Urbanism Next Conference on "Big Data and Mass Transit: The Missing Puzzle Piece."

Welcome, Justin Loveland!

Monday, February 26th, 2018
We are pleased to welcome new team member Justin Loveland, EI. Justin received his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Portland State University and is a certified Engineering Intern (EI). He is an accomplished professional with 13 years of experience working in a highly dynamic buyer’s environment before switching careers. He will apply his experience in organization, time management, multi-tasking, and problem-solving to his role as a Civil Designer at Humber Design. Welcome to the team, Justin!
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Welcome, Casey Jones!

Monday, February 26th, 2018
HDG welcomes new team member Casey Jones, EI. Casey is a graduate of Portland State University with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. He is a registered Engineering Intern (EI) and will apply his skills to his new role of Civil Designer at Humber Design Group. Welcome to the team, Casey!
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AIA Young Members Social Hour

Thursday, February 22nd, 2018
HDG sponsored the AIA Young Member Social Hour at our offices this month.  It was great to have the time to connect with people - new and already in the industry - and enjoy some delicious food!
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NW Raleigh Taking Shape

Thursday, February 22nd, 2018
Looking great at Broadstone Cadence this morning!

Out and About: Shalom Y’All!

Tuesday, February 20th, 2018
Shalom Y’all! recently opened their new restaurant in our building. To show our support, we swarmed the place for lunch and were greeted by fantastic wait staff and excellent Israeli food. Thumbs up from us! What a great place to eat!
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RiverPlace Parcel 3 Breaks Ground

Friday, February 16th, 2018
The City of Portland, BRIDGE Housing, and a host of partners celebrated the groundbreaking of the first phase of RiverPlace Parcel 3 on Friday, February 16, 2018.  Click here for more information.  Pictured breaking ground:  Margaret Salazar, Oregon Housing and Community Services; KeyBank; Todd Fabian, National Equity Fund; Nicole Peterson, Kimberly McKay and Cynthia Parker, BRIDGE Housing; Michael Buonocore, Home Forward.
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Way to go, Kristian!

Thursday, February 15th, 2018
Congratulations to Humber Design Group team member Kristian McCombs, who passed her licensing exam and is now a registered Professional Engineer in Oregon.  Way to go, Kristian!
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Happy Holidays 2017!

Thursday, December 7th, 2017
From all of us at Humber Design Group, Happy New Year!

Out and About: Brew Barge PDX

Wednesday, September 27th, 2017
HDG took to the water today for a self-powered, pedal-away brew bike tour of the Willamette with BrewBarge Cruises.  We had FANTASTIC Portland weather!

Welcome, Andrew Xu!

Friday, July 21st, 2017
A warm welcome to our newest team member, Civil Project Designer Andrew Xu.  Andrew is a graduate of Portland State University and holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.  Welcome, Andrew!
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Welcome, Riza Liu!

Thursday, July 20th, 2017
We are pleased to welcome our newest Civil Project Designer, Riza Liu.  Riza is a graduate of Portland State University and holds her Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. Welcome aboard Riza!
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Stumptown Reclaimed is amazing!

Tuesday, April 4th, 2017
Cheers to the guys at Stumptown Reclaimed for making this beautiful new kitchen table for our office!

Happy Holidays 2016!

Wednesday, December 7th, 2016
From all of us at Humber Design Group, Happy Holidays!

Out and About: Willamette Jetboat Excursion

Wednesday, September 21st, 2016
The HDG team had a great time on the Willamette Jetboat today!  A beautiful day with beautiful scenery!