Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport

Program Planning

• Provided grant writing assistance to secure FAA funding for the program.
• Conducted a Noise Exposure Map Update (NEM) based on predicted noise levels of the F-35A military fighter jet program at the Vermont National Guard Base, located at BTV.
• Conducted Noise Compatibility Program Update (NCP) and recommended mitigation measures and future land use planning initiatives.
• Installed a flight tracking and noise monitoring system that measures noise levels associated with aircraft operations; the system includes an online portal where residents can track plane decibel levels and location.
• Worked with BTV and Vermont Gas Systems (VGS) to negotiate a partnership where VGS provides the 10% local match on behalf of BTV for the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grants.

Information Management

• Created an interactive website, providing homeowners instant access to status information.
• Utilized GIS mapping for NEM Update and utilizing GIS to analyze and pre-set the eligibility of properties.
• Developed, hosting, and currently maintaining a database to assist the NCP efforts.

Residential and Facility Sound Insulation

• Designed, bid, and constructed improvements for the Gertrude E. Chamberlin Elementary School; Included a positive ventilation upgrade with an Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV) that provides fresh air into the building and adds mechanical exhaust, reducing viral particle concentrations while providing air filtration.
• Completed construction of 15 homes in Phases 1 & 2.
• Designed and bid 67 homes over three phases.

Land Acquisition

• Managed land acquisition/relocation of residential properties located in 70+ DNL noise contour.