Feeney, Inc. Case Study: THE CHALLENGE: The city of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin set out to revitalize the town’s waterfront, which would involve a significant overhaul of the existing public space, including replacing the railings at the perimeter of the shoreline and adding railings to a newly constructed t-shaped fishing pier. The city enlisted Milwaukee design and engineering firm Stantec to specify the railings. Challenges in selecting the new railing solution included the high level of moisture on the lakefront, which could cause the railings to degrade over time, as well as the tendency for cups and bottles to fall into the lake when placed on the railings. In addition, constant public use would make the railings susceptible to wear and tear. Moreover, because the metals in the previ

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