The Challenge
Old Dominion University’s Institute for Coastal Adaptation & Resilience (ICAR) needed a website to support their grant-funded initiative: the Coastal Virginia Adaptation & Resilience Consortium. The Consortium’s mission is to help local business communities better understand and prepare for the realities of sea level rise.
ICAR was looking for more than a developer. They needed a strategic partner with the content and UX expertise to clearly communicate complex environmental topics while meeting grant visibility requirements and engaging local audiences.
The Solution
TechArk was selected through an RFP process to build the new website, covaresilience.org. We worked hand-in-hand with the client to develop a content strategy that clarified the Consortium’s message and made technical topics more accessible.
From there, our team designed and developed a responsive, user-friendly site that met accessibility standards and delivered a clean, modern experience. We also incorporated interactive graphics to explain environmental concepts like shoreline protection.
Following the success of the first project, the client returned to us to rebuild oduadaptationandresilience.org, ICAR’s primary site. We refreshed the sitemap and content, giving the client a strong, sustainable platform for long-term use.
Performance Snapshot
- Launched covaresilience.org on time and within scope
- Created custom visuals to explain shoreline protection strategies
- Ensured WCAG accessibility compliance and brand alignment
- Engaged stakeholders with a clear, intuitive site experience
The Results
- Two new websites launched for the Consortium and ICAR
- A scalable content structure that supports future updates
- Renewed confidence in web communications among project stakeholders
- Continued partnership with ICAR for additional digital needs
