Rivers & Roads Publishes Kent County Housing Study, Identifying Priorities for Local Action

CHESTERTOWN, MD — Rivers & Roads Consulting has published a Kent County housing study examining how well the county’s homes meet residents’ needs and what local leaders can do to improve housing choices. Every Way Home: What Kent County Has, What Its People Need, and What Comes Next finds that local housing strategy needs to […]
New Maryland Housing Analysis Calls for 24 Local Housing Strategies

EASTON, MD — Rivers & Roads Consulting has released Twenty-Four Marylands: Why the State’s Housing Numbers Look Different in Every County, and What That Means for Local Strategy. The analysis examines all 23 Maryland counties and Baltimore City. Its central finding is that an effective Maryland housing strategy begins with the conditions shaping each local […]
Rivers & Roads Completes Redevelopment Feasibility Study for Underutilized Municipal Land

EASTERN SHORE, MD — Rivers & Roads Consulting has completed a redevelopment feasibility study for an Eastern Shore town’s municipal maintenance yard, identifying a clear path for transforming the underutilized public property into a long-term community asset. The study was funded by the Upper Shore Regional Council and examined how the Town could reposition the […]
Rivers & Roads Completes Comprehensive Needs Assessment for Older Adults on Maryland’s Upper Shore

New report reflects extensive community engagement, regional analysis, and long-term planning for aging services Chestertown, MD — Rivers & Roads Consulting has completed a comprehensive Needs Assessment examining the evolving needs of older adults across Caroline, Kent, and Talbot Counties. The report was led and developed by Chris Wheedleton and Margaret Knudsen of Rivers & […]
Preston County, WV Partners with Rivers & Roads to Explore Workforce Training Center Vision

Kingwood, WV — The Preston County Economic Development Authority (PCEDA) has selected Rivers & Roads Consulting to lead the Grace Chapel Workforce Training Center Feasibility Study, a project aimed at exploring the creation of a local workforce training center to expand job opportunities and strengthen the regional economy. The study will determine how a proposed […]
Wayfinding Study Completed for Downtown Cambridge to Support Improved Navigation and Visitor Experience

Cambridge, MD – Rivers & Roads Consulting is pleased to announce the completion and publication of a comprehensive wayfinding study for Downtown Cambridge, Maryland. Commissioned by Downtown Cambridge and developed in close collaboration with local businesses and community stakeholders, the study presents a roadmap for improving navigability, promoting walkability, and strengthening the cultural identity of […]
Upper Shore Aging Engages Rivers & Roads Consulting to Assess Senior Needs Across Mid-Shore Region

Chestertown, MD – Upper Shore Aging, Inc. has partnered with Rivers & Roads Consulting to conduct a comprehensive needs assessment focused on understanding the evolving needs of seniors across Caroline, Kent, and Talbot counties. The effort aims to ensure that programs and services offered by the agency remain aligned with the realities facing older adults […]
Rock Hall Marine Trades Workforce Study Completed, Outlining Strategic Next Steps for Industry Growth

Rock Hall, MD – Rivers & Roads Consulting, in partnership with regional stakeholders, has completed the Rock Hall Marine Trades Workforce Development Feasibility Study, providing a clear roadmap for addressing workforce challenges in one of Maryland’s most vital maritime sectors. Funded by the Upper Shore Regional Council, the study engaged key partners—including Chesapeake College, the […]
Rivers & Roads Consulting Delivers Strategic Economic Impact Study for Charlestown, Maryland

Charlestown, MD – Rivers & Roads Consulting is pleased to announce the completion of a comprehensive economic impact study for the Town of Charlestown. Funded by the Upper Shore Regional Council, the report offers strategic recommendations to help the town leverage regional developments, including the I-95 interchange, the expansion of Principio Business Park, and the […]
Rivers & Roads Consulting Unveils Scattered Site Housing White Paper

Easton, MD – Rivers & Roads Consulting is proud to announce the publication of a comprehensive white paper on scattered site housing, offering a forward-thinking solution to the affordable housing crisis impacting Maryland, particularly its rural areas. This white paper delves into the benefits of scattered site housing, emphasizing its role in fostering community integration, […]