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William “Billy” Almond

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William Pritchard

William “Buddy” Pritchard

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Eric Garner

Principal Land Surveyor

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Why work with us?

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During the design process of the new Ocean View El

During the design process of the new Ocean View Elementary School in Norfolk, VA, WPL was proud to be on the design team. The team worked tirelessly to create a modern, sustainable, and innovative school that would provide an excellent learning environment for students. From initial planning and site design to building layout and construction details, every aspect was carefully considered and executed. It was a challenging but rewarding experience, and we were honored to be a part of creating such an important community resource.

More than sixty years ago, a man set out with a vi

More than sixty years ago, a man set out with a vision. He saw the world in metes and bounds, and used his insights into the physical layout of our earth to single handedly start what has grown into a full service multi-disciplined design firm. That man, Wilfred P. Large, stuck with his vision and, through diligent hard work and character, kept his dream alive through the toughest of times. His creed of ambition, quality, and success resonates throughout the 25+ employees here at WPL today. It can be seen in the planning, layouts, and designs of municipal and institutional projects, local corridor and roadway projects, the accuracy of topographic surveys, and all the way to the detail given to a residential mortgage survey. At WPL, we stand behind our work, just like Wilfred P. Large stood behind his dream.

Land surveying may not be glamorous, but it's the

Land surveying may not be glamorous, but it's the backbone of every great project. We make sure the ground beneath your feet is on the level! #SurveyingLife #LandSurveyingFun #StraightAsAnArrow 🧭🌎📐

Pembroke Elementary School's 14,000 sq. ft. interi

Pembroke Elementary School's 14,000 sq. ft. interior courtyard was designated as a play space for students with physical and neurodivergent differences. However, it was less than optimal for use as a playground until WPL stepped in. The renovated space is now a setting where children are encouraged to create, explore, and grow, with accessible play structures, gardening, art rooms, and more. The design also provides a healthy and safe environment with special consideration for its patrons. Large-sized stones and subdued natural colors were selected to create a calming effect for children affected by sensory processing disorders.

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💌 Don't miss another update! Scan our newsletter QR code to stay in the know about some of our favorite and upcoming projects, things happening around Hampton Roads, and shout outs.

Exciting news! The groundbreaking at Atlantic Park

Exciting news! The groundbreaking at Atlantic Park in Virginia Beach has officially begun, and we can't wait for you to see what's in store! The development features an incredible surf park, where you can catch the perfect wave any day of the year. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a first-time surfer, the surf park at Atlantic Park is the place to be. Stay tuned for updates on our progress and get ready to hang ten in Virginia Beach! The WPL team is thrilled to help bring this innovative surf park feature to life.

From a country club to a recreation center, Bow Cr

From a country club to a recreation center, Bow Creek's evolution brought many challenges, including poor runoff rainwater quality. But, through the redevelopment of the brownfield site and the use of shallow ditches and a wetland BMP, the center now provides extensive pollutant removal, flood control, and recreational benefits. The sustainable strategies used also ensure potable water savings of over 375,000 gallons a year, a 32% reduction from baseline! In addition, the site's well field underwent extensive analyses, and a hybrid system was designed to balance the well field's size and location within the project budget.

Mid-week smiles from Derek, Tysha, Billy, and Nico

Mid-week smiles from Derek, Tysha, Billy, and Nicole! Remember, no matter what this week throws at you, you've got this!!

Did you know that one out of every three bites of

Did you know that one out of every three bites of food you eat relies on pollinators like bees and butterflies? That's why it's crucial to have pollinator plants in your garden! These plants provide a vital source of food and habitat for our little helpers, ensuring they can continue their essential role in our ecosystem. Don't underestimate the importance of weeds either - some of them are excellent pollinator plants! And let's not forget about managed meadows, which provide an excellent habitat for a range of pollinators. By incorporating these elements into our outdoor spaces, we can create a more sustainable and biodiverse environment for ourselves and our planet.

In the development of the Sandbridge Beach Access

In the development of the Sandbridge Beach Access Improvements project, WPL played a significant role in shaping the design guidelines and report. The project focused on enhancing the public parking and pedestrian facilities for the fifty-two beach access points in Sandbridge, aligning with the standards outlined in the master plan. The primary objective was to ensure safe and visually appealing access from the streets to the beach through existing rights-of-way. To achieve this goal, the guidelines proposed various recommendations for materials such as plant types, lighting fixtures, crosswalks, decking, grading, drainage, and other necessary materials along the corridor. The plans aimed to create consistent and easy-to-use access points that are accessible to both residents and visitors, ensuring more people can safely access the beach.

Formerly a landfill, the Beach Garden Park underwe

Formerly a landfill, the Beach Garden Park underwent a massive makeover! Fueled by the community’s need for open space and proper space to host Virginia Beach Middle School’s physical education classes, the 5-acre site was given top priority as part of the school’s overall replacement. Beach Garden Park features multiple baseball fields, a playground, basketball courts, picnic shelters, and a concession stand.
True to WPL’s sustainability practices, the site was also outfitted with permeable pavers, native plants, and rain gardens.

The concept for the Laskin Road Gateway (also know

The concept for the Laskin Road Gateway (also known as 31 Ocean Corridor) was born out of a design charrette hosted by the Resort Advisory Commission in the summer of 1997. With an emphasis on speed reduction and increased pedestrian foot traffic, the overall build- out configures two lanes of traffic with parallel parking for easy access to shopping and dining, multiple four-way intersections, and a grand roundabout. A beautiful four-star hotel, specialty shops, boutiques, restaurants, and an urban park venue for providing live entertainment throughout the summer and shoulder seasons are features of this project. This area has become a destination for tourists, and locals alike.
The 31 Ocean Corridor has had an exceptionally positive impact on the resort area, providing up-scale experiences and entertainment for tourists and locals. WPL continues to serve the economic development process of the 31 Ocean area.

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