About the author  ⁄ Colleen F. Blackwell, P. E.

Colleen F. Blackwell, P. E. is a Principal with EwingCole in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Member NCSEA, SEAOP and the Delaware Valley Association of Structural Engineers (DVASE). (cblackwell@ewingcole.com)

Essentia Health’s Vision Northland project, located on the shores of Lake Superior in Duluth, Minnesota, includes approximately 928,000 square feet of new construction and roughly 120,000 square feet of renovation to existing facilities and is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2023. The project has created a civic asset capable of being both the standard bearer of healthcare in the region and a physical celebration of the community it serves. This formidable project is a healthcare destination for Northern Minnesota. While receiving the benefits of world-class healthcare, facility occupants can enjoy year-round expansive views of Lake Superior.

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