Urbana and Woodstock, Ill.; Chapel Hill and Cary, N.C.; Loveland, Colo.; and Temple, Texas, have contracted with Southfield, Mich.-based Rich and Assoc. to perform downtown parking studies.

The Rivanna Solid Waste Authority of Virginia has contracted with Fairfax, Va.-based Gershman, Brickner & Bratton to develop a solid waste strategic plan.

Ponca City, Okla., has contracted with Morris Township, N.J.-based Honeywell to help implement an advanced metering infrastructure and energy-efficiency program for the city's utility services.

Oregon has contracted with Atlanta-based Heery International to provide quality assurance services for the restoration of the state capitol in Salem.

The New York City Economic Development Corporation has contracted with Omaha, Neb.-based HDR to provide on-call planning services.

New Orleans has contracted with Broomfield, Colo.-based MWH to manage and expedite post-Hurricane Katrina recovery projects, including the construction of police and fire stations, streets, recreation centers, court buildings, libraries, parks and museums.