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 […]
Cumberland Sets a New Direction for Housing and Economic Mobility
Cumberland, MD – Rivers & Roads Consulting has completed the Cumberland Housing & Economic Mobility Strategic Plan, a practical roadmap designed to help the City strengthen housing access, expand opportunity, and build the structure needed to move from coordination to action. The project began with a clear need. Cumberland’s Attainable Housing Group had already brought […]
Rivers & Roads Consulting Sponsors Regional Placemaking Conference “The Vision is Yours”
Mount Rainier, MD — Rivers & Roads Consulting is proud to announce its sponsorship of The Vision is Yours, a regional conference focused on placemaking and community-driven design. The event, hosted by the Neighborhood Design Center, will take place April 23–24, 2026, in Mount Rainier, Maryland. This multi-day forum brings together planners, designers, community leaders, […]
Rivers & Roads Completes Lead-Safe Workforce Development Plan for the City of Cambridge
Cambridge, MD – Rivers & Roads Consulting has completed a comprehensive Lead-Safe Workforce Development Plan for the City of Cambridge. The plan gives the City a clear path to grow a certified workforce and reduce lead hazards in local housing. The effort supports Cambridge’s broader goal to create safer, healthier homes. It also addresses a […]
Rivers & Roads Consulting Completes First Phase of Strategic Plan Implementation for St. Vincent de Paul
Easton, MD — Rivers & Roads Consulting has completed the first phase of strategic plan implementation with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Easton, Maryland. The work focused on turning the organization’s strategic plan into clear actions that volunteers and leaders can execute. The Society of St. Vincent de Paul serves neighbors in […]
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 & […]
Chris Wheedleton Serves as Leadership Consultant for LEAD Maryland Class XIV
Frederick, MD – Rivers & Roads Consulting announces that Chris Wheedleton is serving as Leadership Consultant for LEAD Maryland Class XIV, guiding a new cohort of emerging leaders through a two-year fellowship focused on agriculture, natural resources, and rural communities. LEAD Maryland, a University of Maryland Extension Signature Program, brings together 20–25 leaders from across […]
Rivers & Roads Facilitates Strategic Prioritization Session for Richardson Maritime Museum
Cambridge, MD – Rivers & Roads Consulting recently supported the Richardson Maritime Museum (RMM) through a focused Strategic Prioritization Meeting designed to help the Board of Directors clarify direction, align around key priorities, and establish a disciplined path forward for the year ahead. Founded in memory of Capt. James B. Richardson, the Museum preserves and […]
Rivers & Roads Launches New Website to Reflect Team Growth and Bold Direction for 2026
If you’ve worked with us over the past few years, you’ve seen the growth firsthand. Our team has expanded.Our services have evolved.The complexity of the work we’re leading has increased. We needed a website that keeps pace. What began as a focused consulting practice has grown into a dynamic, multidisciplinary firm advising leaders across sectors. […]
2025 Year in Review: The Strategy Work Behind Our Biggest Projects (and What’s Next in 2026)
https://youtu.be/0zksxjK26Ek 2025 was a momentum year for Rivers & Roads Consulting. We took on more complex work, helped clients navigate higher-stakes decisions, and grew the capacity of our firm so we can serve more communities and mission-driven organizations across Maryland. This Year in Review is the written companion to our end-of-year recap video. If […]