Planning, science and engineering for our clients and the environment
Begin with the end in mind
We start by understanding your Vision, Mission, Goals and Objectives. It’s about what you want to accomplish. Whether you are a heavy industry, private business, public agency, or a mission-driven nonprofit, we are committed to achieving your desired results and outcomes.
MFA is unique. I have come to expect having great people working on my project. Every person I meet from MFA is highly intelligent, consistently motivated and professionally competent.
–Daniel Silver, Successor Coeur d’Alene Custodial and Work Trust Manager
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Where are you from and where do you live now? I grew up in Indiana. It was very flat and I like the mountains so I decided to head west for college in Eugene and then Utah. I worked in the Portland MFA office for eight years and moved to...
Alistaire Clary, PEWhere are you from and where do you live now? I hail from Detroit—Birmingham to be exact. If you ever want to engage in a long conversation about Detroit history, I’m your man. I now live in West Seattle with my wife, Sarah, and two...
Michael P. Stringer, AICPProjectsView All
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Willamette Falls Legacy Project
Client: METRO
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Lower Grand Employment Area Action Plan
Client: City of Vancouver
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Adaptive Re-Use Study: Northern State Hospital
Client: Port of Skagit
Services
- Environmental
- Engineering
- Planning & Community Development
- Health & Safety
- GIS & Data Management
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Environmental
Transitioning sites from a substantial environmental liability into a productive asset requires applying science and technology with a deep understanding of regulatory requirements, available funding, market forces, and site conditions. Continue Reading
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Engineering
Engineering can be complex, and when you overlay environmental constraints it becomes more complex. An integrated approach to engineering from design, through construction makes projects simple, effective and implementable. Continue Reading
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Planning & Community Development
Redevelopment, job growth and leveraging existing assets demands problem-solving skills and creative insight to create opportunities, facilitate partnerships, and gain community support. Results oriented planning is focused on achieving desired outcomes and adding value to projects and communities. Continue Reading
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Health & Safety
An effective health and safety program makes a business better and employees safer. Developing this program includes regulatory compliance, risk reduction, clear communication, and practical solutions focused on improving business practices. Continue Reading
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GIS & Data Management
Information is mined to answer challenging questions and make better project decisions. Geographic, environmental, demographic and site data are analyzed and displayed graphically to create knowledge for informed decisions. Continue Reading