Morris-Depew is proud to highlight our role in the Legacy 5000 project, developed by Geis Companies, bringing to life two buildings totaling 500,000 SF of flex industrial space, located near the fast-developing Alico Rd Corridor.Our expertise in site design, permitting, surveying, engineering, planning, and landscape architecture played a pivotal role in creating and executing a…
Morris-Depew Associates Celebrates Brendan Hartley’s Academic and Professional Achievements FORT MYERS, FL. (Feb 21, 2024) – In a proud announcement, Morris-Depew Associates, a leading consultant in the surveying and civil engineering sector, has shared the news of a significant milestone achieved by one of its own. Brendan Hartley, Assistant Surveying Director at Morris-Depew Associates, has…
Morris-Depew Associates Promotes Matt Lincolnhol to Director of Landscape Architecture FORT MYERS (September 12, 2023) The Beautification Advisory Committee of the City of Fort Myers successfully completed the Rotary Clock Beautification Project at Centennial Park. Collaborating as a committee, members Piper Smith, Debbie Hughes, Margie Willis, and Pattie Robinson worked in partnership with The City of…
Morris-Depew Associates Promotes Matt Lincolnhol to Director of Landscape Architecture FORT MYERS, Fla. (March 7, 2023) – Matt Lincolnhol has been promoted to Director of Landscape Architecture at Morris-Depew Associates, announced Bill Morris, president of Morris-Depew Associates. He will oversee operations of the department and the preparation of landscape plans and conceptual land plans for…
Morris-Depew hires Kissida as survey rodman Fort Myers, FL. (July 25, 2022) — Surveying and mapping are essential parts in the beginning stages of any development and critical to the expert work conducted by Morris-Depew, one of the state’s top consulting firms offering civil engineering, land planning, landscape architecture, surveying and mapping services. Now, Tim…
Morris-Depew helps complete treatment center for Florida Cancer Specialists Fort Myers, FL. (July 26, 2022) — Morris-Depew Associates, a fully-resourced design, planning, engineering and landscape architecture firm, recently completed another cancer treatment center for Florida Cancer Specialists at the northwest corner of Colonial Boulevard and I-75. Project manager Stephen VerVaecke and landscape architect Matt Lincolnhol,…
Morris-Depew Challenge Coin Fort Myers, FL (July 5, 2022) – Serving Southwest Florida since 1989, Morris-Depew is a multidiscipline consulting firm with specialties in Civil Engineering, Land Planning, Expert Witness, Landscape Architecture and Surveying, and Mapping services. The company also strives to contribute to our community by facilitating ways for staff to effect change not only…
Morris-Depew Associates completes site design and permitting on four Florida Cancer Specialists locations FORT MYERS, Fla. (April 19, 2021) – Morris-Depew Associates (MDA), Southwest Florida’s premier civil engineering surveying, land use planning, and landscape architecture firm, has completed services for Florida Cancer Specialists, a leading healthcare institution providing access to world-class cancer care and research.…
Morris-Depew Associates completes engineering work on Evans Avenue FORT MYERS, Fla. (March 9, 2021) – Morris-Depew and Associates, Southwest Florida’s premier civil engineering and land use planning firm, has completed engineering services along Evans Avenue. As part of the City of Fort Myers’ Capital Improvement Program, Evans Avenue recently underwent extensive roadway enhancements to improve…
Morris-Depew Associates, Inc.Spring 2021 – NewsletterSpring 2021 This time last year, we were responding to the changing dynamic of an unprecedented pandemic, re-evaluating operations, and seeking out new ways to ensure our community continued to thrive. Today, we are seeing the result of our continued commitment to client service, and the realization of new projects…
Morris-Depew Associates, Inc.Winter 2020 – NewsletterWinter 2020Happy Holidays! With the holidays upon us and a new year ahead, the Morris-Depew Team is reflecting on 2020 and the significance of all that has transpired this year. We appreciate the opportunities 2020 has brought and are thankful for the trust our clients have placed in us to…
Morris-Depew’s Matt Lincolnhol and Stephen VerVaecke awarded professional designations FORT MYERS, Fla. (Feb. 5, 2021) – Two leading team members at Morris-Depew Associates have achieved professional designations in the engineering and landscape architecture division. Matt Lincolnhol received his Professional Landscape Architect license, while Assistant Project Manager and Project Engineer Stephen VerVaecke received his Professional Engineer…
Morris-Depew Associates kicks off 2021 with restructured executive leadership and operational expansion FORT MYERS, Fla. (Jan. 27, 2021) – Despite the challenges of 2020, Morris-Depew Associates wrapped up a banner year with the completion of several historic projects, three Summit Awards received by the Lee Building Industry Association at the 2020 Industry Awards, and the…
Morris-Depew Associates hires Michael Rooks as Director of Survey FORT MYERS, Fla. (Aug. 26, 2020) – Morris-Depew Associates is pleased to welcome Michael “Mike” Rooks to its team as the company’s director of survey. With more than 25 years of dedicated experience in the Survey industry, Rooks’ highly-detailed logistics and permitting experience in both the…
Morris-Depew Associates, Inc.Summer 2020 – NewsletterSummer 2020Mark Hatfield retires after more than 40 years of service to South Florida An instrumental and dedicated leader, Mark Hatfield has led the growth and expansion of Morris-Depew Associates’ Survey and Mapping division since 2004. During his time, Hatfield’s expert survey knowledge played a pivotal role in the firm’s…
Morris-Depew Associates, Inc.Spring 2020 – NewsletterSpring 2020MDA Welcome Message For more than three decades, the team at Morris-Depew Associates has been working to find creative solutions to difficult problems. Whether by using innovation to create forward-thinking results, or collaborating with other teams to develop new outcomes, MDA has made it their mission to help keep…
Morris-Depew Associates, Inc.Fall 2019 – NewsletterFall 2019 Portico by Lennar receives approval for additional units As part of Morris-Depew Associates’ ongoing land planning work with Portico, Planning Director and Principal Tina M. Ekblad, AICP recently worked with the developer to secure a Comprehensive Plan Amendment for the master-planned community located in the Caloosahatchee Shores Community…
Morris-Depew Associates, Inc.Spring 2019 – NewsletterSpring 2019 Celebrating 30 Years Serving Southwest Florida 2019 marks a historic year for Morris-Depew Associates. In September of 1989, two individuals – Dave Depew and William Morris – both well-respected in their industry and community, forged to create one of Southwest Florida’s premier civil engineering consulting firms. Celebrating 30…
Morris-Depew Associates hires Heather Urwiller as Principal Planner FORT MYERS, Fla. (Jan. 20, 2020) – Morris-Depew Associates is pleased to announce Heather Urwiller has joined the team as the company’s newest principal planner. Urwiller previously served as director of planning and zoning for the City of Tarpon Springs, where she played a pivotal role in…
Morris-Depew Associates secured development order approval for new Timber Creek community in Fort Myers FORT MYERS, Fla. (Jan. 2, 2020) – Located at the west corner of State Road 82 and Daniels Parkway, Timber Creek will serve as the future home for a new residential community that will expand options for eastern Lehigh Acres-Fort Myers…
Matthew Filus joins Morris-Depew Associates as new Assistant Director of Survey FORT MYERS, Fla. (Dec. 18, 2019) – Morris-Depew Associates is pleased to welcome Matthew Filus as the company’s new assistant director of survey. He most recently served as owner and professional land surveyor at the Excelsior Group in Wisconsin. Filus has nearly three decades…
Ekblad to present at upcoming 2019 APA Florida Conference FORT MYERS, Fla. (July 31, 2019) – Tina Ekblad, partner and planning director at Morris-Depew Associates, will be participating in a panel discussion on expert testimony and litigation skills at the upcoming 2019 American Planning Association Florida Annual Conference in Sandestin, Fla. This year’s conference, “Planning…
Morris-Depew Associates hires Jack Morris as Project Manager FORT MYERS, Fla. (June 28, 2019) – Jack Morris P.E. has joined Morris-Depew Associates as an engineering project manager in the Fort Myers headquarters. He will be responsible for all professional aspects of engineering projects; coordination of other multidiscipline project team members; and supporting the engineering design…
Morris-Depew Associates secures permits for Meridian Center South FORT MYERS, Fla. (Jan. 25, 2019) – On the heels of the completion of Meridian Center North, a 200,000-square-foot warehouse and distribution facility located on 15 acres at 10400 Meridian Center Parkway in Fort Myers, Morris-Depew Associates has secured permits for phase two. Known as Meridian Center…
Morris-Depew completes work on Fort Myers Broadcast Center FORT MYERS, Fla. (Dec. 19, 2018) – Morris-Depew and Associates, Southwest Florida’s premier civil engineering and land use planning firm has completed work on the Fort Myers Broadcast Center. Located in downtown Fort Myers, the site called for a modern landscape and hardscape refresh that would complement…
Tina Ekblad participates in panel discussion at 2018 Real Estate Symposium FORT MYERS, Fla. (Oct. 8, 2018) – Tina Ekblad, partner and planning director at Morris-Depew Associates, recently participated in a panel discussion at the Real Estate Investment Society’s 2018 Real Estate Symposium. The program focused on the issues and impacts of rural land development…
Morris-Depew Associates launches new website FORT MYERS, Fla. (Sept. 24, 2018) – Visitors to the newly relaunched Morris-Depew Associates website at Morris-Depew.com will encounter an enhanced user experience as they learn more about the firm’s multidisciplinary approach through new restructured pages and photography. Morris-Depew’s company website has been completely redesigned – from site structure and…
Matt Lincolnhol appointed SWFL Section Chair for the American Society of Landscape Architecture FORT MYERS, Fla. (Sept. 10, 2018) – Matt Lincolnhol, a landscape architect associate with Morris-Depew Associates, was recently appointed to a two-year term as the regional Section Chair for the American Society of Landscape Architecture for their Florida chapter. ASLA is the…
Morris-Depew Associates, Inc.Winter 2018 – NewsletterWinter 2018 As we close the year and prepare for the holiday festivities ahead, we want to extend a special thank you to our clients, friends and community leaders for your continuous partnership. Your support allows us to continue creating meaningful and impactful projects throughout communities we serve. Below are…
Morris-Depew Associates, Inc.Summer 2018 – NewsletterSummer 2018 As summer comes to a close and we gear up for another season, we’re excited about the opportunities and projects ahead for our community and region. See below to read about what we’ve been up to these past couple of months. Morris-Depew Associates Launches New Website Visitors to…
Morris Depew provides engineering services to support new Gulf Coast Medical Center skilled nursing unit FORT MYERS, Fla. (Feb. 20, 2018) –With construction well underway for Lee Health’s new 57,000-square-foot, acute care skilled nursing unit on the Gulf Coast Medical Center campus, Morris-Depew Associates has secured approval of an additional planned development amendment that will…
Morris-Depew Associates move to new office space FORT MYERS, Fla. (Feb. 23, 2018) – Morris-Depew Associates, Southwest Florida’s premiere consulting firm with specialties in land planning, civil engineering, landscape architecture, and surveying and mapping, has relocated its corporate headquarters, increasing the size of its former home to accommodate a growing staff and menu of services.…
Morris Depew completes engineering services for first phase of Meridian Center North project FORT MYERS, Fla. (Feb. 20, 2018) – Morris Depew and Associates, Southwest Florida’s premiere civil engineering and land use planning firm has completed work on Meridian Center North, the first facility in the Meridian Center project slated to break ground this month.…
Morris-Depew Associates, Inc.December 2017 NewsletterHappy Holidays The professionals at Morris-Depew Associates would like to thank all of our friends and colleagues for their support of our business over the past year. As we get ready for the Holiday Season, we would like to remind everyone our offices will be closed December 25th and will reopen…
Morris-Depew Associates, Inc.July 2017 Newsletter Happy Independence Day! From all of us at Morris-Depew Associates, Inc. we hope you had wonderful holiday celebrating our independence with family and friends. Boca Blooms Receives Unanimous Approval Morris-Depew Associates, continues to support the redevelopment of historic structures on Boca Grade. Recently, Ken Gallander, AICP, Principal Planner, Ryan Shute,…
Morris-Depew Associates, Inc.December 2016 NewsletterHappy Holidays The professionals at Morris-Depew Associates would like to thank all of our friends and colleagues for their support of our business over the past year. As we get ready for the Holiday Season, we would like to remind everyone our offices will be closed December 25th and will reopen…
Project Manager, Ryan Shute, PE and Michael Ekblad, PLA are currently preparing construction plans for the Youngquist Brothers. The plans are for water and sewer infrastructure to serve a 59 lot subdivision previously platted and entitled by Morris-Depew Associates. The property is located off of Corkscrew Road in unincorporated Lee County, approximately 1.5 miles west…
Morris-Depew Associates, Inc.December 2015 NewsletterGrand Resort – Fort Myers Beach The Morris-Depew Associates team lead by Bill Morris, PE, LEED ®AP is excited to be assisting TPI Hospitality to grow its brand and investment in the Town of Fort Myers Beach, FL. TPI Hospitality has purchased numerous contiguous parcels at the center of Downtown Ft. Myers Beach. The redevelopment project…
Morris-Depew Associates, Inc.July 2015 NewsletterGulf Coast Medical Center’s Expansion It’s official! Morris-Depew Associates is a key part of the team selected by Lee Memorial Health System for the next expansion of Gulf Coast Medical Center. Current plans call for adding three stories and 275 beds. Morris-Depew Associates will provide Land Use Planning, Civil Engineering, Surveying,…
Morris-Depew Associates, Inc.December 2014 NewsletterHarley-Davidson Six Bends Dealership Now Open Six Bends, the Harley-Davidson of Fort Myers dealership is now open for business. The 16 acre parcel located at I-75 and Daniels Parkway offers an outstanding 54,000 sq. ft. sales and service center as well as a training course for riders’ educations and a private…
Morris-Depew Associates, Inc.July 2014 NewsletterPine Island Takings July 9th, Judge McHugh ruled in the case of Cammilot Partners versus Lee County (09-CA-005630) stating, in part, that “…the actions of Lee County have inordinately burdened the real property…” as defined in 70.001(6)(b) – Bert J. Harris Act – moving the plaintiffs to a jury trial to…
Morris-Depew Associates, Inc.December 2013 NewsletterGulf Coast Medical Center Named One of Nations Most Beautiful Hospitals In a recent internet article posted July 3, 2013 in Health Care Finance, Soliant Health named their fifth annual Top 20 Most Beautiful Hospitals in the United States. Morris-Depew Associates is very proud to announce that Gulf Coast Medical Center…
Morris-Depew Associates, Inc.July 2013 NewsletterMedallion Homes vs. Manatee County On April 29, 2013, Circuit Court Judge Diana Moreland issued a ruling in the Medallion Home at Gamble Creek, LLC versus Manatee County summary judgment action. David W. Depew, PhD, AICP, LEED AP was retained by S. William Moore, Esq. of the firm of Moore, Bowman,…
David W. Depew, PhD, AICP, LEED® AP, brings with him more than 35 years of experience as a county development director, planning consultant, and expert witness and litigation support. Dr. Depew has been qualified as an expert in comprehensive planning, policy analysis, zoning, transportation planning, and related areas in a variety of circuit courts throughout the State of Florida, including the Eighth Judicial Circuit in Alachua County, as well as in Federal Court and in Florida Administrative proceedings conducted under Chapter 120, F. S. Additional areas of expertise include traffic analysis, policy analysis, eminent domain-related planning issues, demographics, and statistical modeling.
