Janus Research is currently implementing the Tampa Interstate Study (TIS) MOA, which contains stipulations for mitigating the adverse impacts to significant resources in the Ybor City National Historic Landmark District, West Tampa Historic District, and Tampa Heights Historic District. A major component of the MOA is the Historic American Building Survey (HABS) Level II documentation of the Ybor City National Historic Landmark District and all resources to be relocated or demolished in Ybor City and Tampa Heights. This involves large format photography of streetscapes, individual building exteriors, and interior building details; sketch drawings of floor plans; and narrative descriptions of the buildings and their history. Janus Research developed a relocation plan to insure the moved buildings remained contributing to the historic district. This project received awards from the Florida Trust for Historic Preservation and Tampa Preservation, Inc.

These projects included the rehabilitation of the Seven Mile Bridge, numerous significant structures on Pigeon Key and the historic wooden ramp that connects the Old Seven Mile Bridge and Pigeon Key. Janus Research helped FDOT District Six protect significant cultural resources while accomplishing sensitive rehabilitation, meeting modern safety standards, and avoiding impacts to a National Marine protected area. As part of the rehabilitation of the Old Seven Mile Bridge, Janus worked with the Pigeon Key Foundation and Marine Science Center to identify the precise location of, and avoid impacts to the Railroad Wreck, an underwater archaeological site near Pigeon Key. District Six and Janus Research received the Prudential Productivity Award for their cost-effective approach.

Under contract with the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), Janus Research provides a full range of cultural resource services to support the Everglades Restoration project. Projects are conducted in compliance with Section 106 and NEPA. The background research addresses the location, character, and significance of known cultural resources in the project area and the potential for the project to affect archaeological and historic resources. This multi-year project involves rapid mobilization of large field crews, as well as ongoing and extensive coordination with environmental, land survey, right-of-way, and construction crews. Our services include extensive and long-term monitoring of construction in archaeologically sensitive areas that required us to provide training to the construction crews, perform periodic site visits, and be on-call for emergency situations.

Janus Research is working with the National Park Service (NPS) on several Section 106 compliance projects within the Everglades National Park boundaries to document and assess historic resources and archaeological sites impacted by Hurricane Irma. Key elements of these investigations include the preparation of detailed Determinations of Eligibility (DOEs), and reports of significant mid-century resources, such as the Royal Palm Ranger Station, Pine Island Administrative Housing, Ernest F. Coe Visitors Center, West Lake Comfort Station, and Long Pine Key Mission 66 Historic District. Most of these resources are associated with the Mission 66 movement that greatly influenced the design and development of National Parks from 1956-1966.

Janus Research provided critical cultural resource services for the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to assist with plans to restore historic wetlands by removal of farming/ranching infrastructure, including drainage and irrigation ditches, roads, and impounds. The land is owned by the Alico Corporation and is to be managed by the NRCS via a permanent easement. Services included the recently completed additional testing of archaeological sites identified during previous limited scope surveys and the development of a Research Design for an intensive archaeological survey for the 9,275 acre property. The archaeological survey supports a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permit.

Janus Research provides ongoing Sections 106 and 4(f) services to FDOT District Six for the rehabilitation of the Venetian Causeway. The historic causeway connects Miami and Miami Beach and consists of twelve bridges, six constructed islands, and five earthen causeway landings that span Biscayne Bay. Decorative details still remain along the causeway including the distinctive railings and entry towers. Janus Research works with FDOT, FHWA, SHPO, Miami-Dade County, ACHP, USCG, Cities of Miami and Miami Beach, and Dade Heritage Trust to successfully complete the Sections 106 and 4(f) processes. Intensive affected parties consultation took place throughout the project and resulted in an MOA that outlined mitigation measures to offset the adverse effects resulting from the rehabilitation.