Gordon W. Perkins provides visualization services including 3D modeling, rendering, mapping and visual impact assessments for renewable energy, infrastructure and development projects. He has worked with over 50 clients in the renewable energy field, as well as municipalities, state agencies and private developers. His work involves using software such as Autodesk, Adobe and Global Mapper to create visualizations and maps for projects.

1. Gordon W. Perkins - Representative Work Samples
Cape Wind Associates
New York Regional Interconnect
Iberdrola Renewables
PPM Renewable Energy
Atlantic Renewable
Florida Power and Light (Nextera Renewables)
Dominion energy
Horizon energy
DestiNY Usa
Brookfield Energy
National Grid
Deepwater Wind
New Jersey Chamber of Commerce
Town of Cicero, NY
City of Syracuse, NY
Boreal Renewable Development
New York State DOT
New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation
Foresight energy
Waste Management
Village of Skaneateles, NY
Moresville Energy Center (06-065.61M)
Long Island Power Authority
New York Power Authority
Sithe Energy
Jamestown Board of Public Utilities
Invenergy
Everpower
City Of Buffalo, NY
Gordon W. Perkins 308 Catherine Street Syracuse, New York 13203 315.416.0051 www.gwperkins.com/quals

2. 3-D Visualization
Gordon W. Perkins
Project: Village of Hamilton, Municipal Building
Visualization
Client: McSweeney Architects 308 Catherine Street
Status: Under Development Syracuse, New York 13203
315.416.0051
Application: Autodesk 3-D Studio Max, Photoshop and AutoCAD www.gwperkins.com/quals

3. Rendering and Mapping
Property of Saratoga Associates
Gordon W. Perkins
Project: Hamlet of Brewerton Revitalization
Visualization
Client: Town of Cicero 308 Catherine Street
Status: Under Development Syracuse, New York 13203
315.416.0051
Application: AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop www.gwperkins.com/quals

4. Visual Impact Assessment
Property of Saratoga Associates
Gordon W. Perkins
Project: Confidential
Visualization
Client: NA 308 Catherine Street
Status: Demonstration Syracuse, New York 13203
315.416.0051
Application: Autodesk 3-D Studio Max, Photoshop and AutoCAD www.gwperkins.com/quals

5. Visual Impact Assessment
Property of Saratoga Associates
Gordon W. Perkins
Project: Confidential
Visualization
Client: NA 308 Catherine Street
Status: Under Development Syracuse, New York 13203
315.416.0051
Application: Autodesk 3-D Studio Max, Photoshop and AutoCAD www.gwperkins.com/quals

6. Rendering and Mapping
Property of Saratoga Associates
Gordon W. Perkins
Project: Moresville Energy Center
Visualization
Client: Invenergy LLC 308 Catherine Street
Status: Under Development Syracuse, New York 13203
315.416.0051
Application: Global Mapper, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign www.gwperkins.com/quals

7. Rendering and Mapping
Property of EDR, P.C.
Gordon W. Perkins
Project: DESTINY USA
Visualization
Client: DESTINY USA 308 Catherine Street
Status: Under Development Syracuse, New York 13203
315.416.0051
Application: Autodesk 3-D Studio Max, Adobe Photoshop www.gwperkins.com/quals

8. Visual Impact Assessment
Property of EDR, P.C.
Gordon W. Perkins
Project: Jamestown Clean Coal Project Simulation
Visualization
Client: Jamestown BPU 308 Catherine Street
Status: Under Development Syracuse, New York 13203
315.416.0051
Application: Autodesk 3-D Studio Max, Photoshop and AutoCAD www.gwperkins.com/quals

9. Visual Impact Assessment
Property of EDR, P.C.
Gordon W. Perkins
Project: Dairy Hill Wind Power
Visualization
Client: Horizon Wind Energy 308 Catherine Street
Status: Under Development Syracuse, New York 13203
315.416.0051
Application: Autodesk 3-D Studio Max, Photoshop and AutoCAD www.gwperkins.com/quals

10. Visual Impact Assessment
Property of EDR, P.C.
Gordon W. Perkins
Project: Confidential Wind Project
Visualization
Client: NA 308 Catherine Street
Status: Under Development Syracuse, New York 13203
315.416.0051
Application: Global Mapper, AutoCAD, Adobe Illustrator www.gwperkins.com/quals

11. Visual Impact Assessment
Property of EDR, P.C.
Gordon W. Perkins
Project: Maple Ridge Wind Power Project
Visualization
Client: PPM Renewable Energy 308 Catherine Street
Status: Under Development Syracuse, New York 13203
315.416.0051
Application: Global Mapper, Adobe Photoshop www.gwperkins.com/quals

12. Visual Impact Assessment
Property of EDR, P.C.
Gordon W. Perkins
Project: Transmission Facility
Visualization
Client: National Grid 308 Catherine Street
Status: Completed Syracuse, New York 13203
315.416.0051
Application: Autodesk 3-D Studio Max, Photoshop and AutoCAD www.gwperkins.com/quals

13. Rendering and Mapping
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Brookfield Power Recreation Sites Raquette River Recreation Corridor Fascinating Facts
aquette River
See corresponding numbers on map. (Reverse Side) 12. Higley Flow Picnic Area and Boat Launch - Big
• According to some legends, the Raquette River
1. Piercefield - Canoe portage approximately 1/4 Rock Park and boat launch. Concrete boat ramp,
derives its name from the French word for
parking, canoe portage (less than 1/3 mile), fishing
mile long, ADA - accessible fishing platform, parking,
fishing access. access, and picnic facilities.
“snowshoe.” Some consider the mouth of the river
to resemble the shape of a snowshoe. Others point
Recreation Corridor
2. Parmenter Campsite - 16 campsites (fee charged) 13. Colton Portage - 3.5 miles along Pipeline Road to English transformations of Indian names for
with composting restrooms, boat launch, fishing. with rest areas. Stone Valley Trail parallels the river “swift” or “noisy.”
reach on each side. • The Raquette River is approximately 170 miles
3. Carry Falls Dam Site - Features a boat launch, day
14. Scenic Overlook and Portage - Roadside long and is the second-longest river in New York
use area and fishing access. Canoe portage around
parking and picnic facilities. Portage approximately State, exceeded only by the Hudson River.
the dam is approximately 600 feet long. There are
directional signs on site. 1.5 miles to canoe access area. Southern terminus of • The area is rich in history, dating back to escapes to
Red Sandstone Trail near scenic overlook. Canada during the Revolutionary War and frequent
4. Stark Hydroelectric Facility - features boat launch, travel in the mid-1800s.
picnic facilities, and fishing access. 15. Sugar Island Day-Use Area - Area located on
Sugar Island features canoe access, picnic facilities, • Boat launches and canoe or kayak access sites • Traveling from Blue Mountain Lake all the way to
5. Blake Boat Launch - Canoe access to Blake fishing access, and hiking trails. Day use parking at the St. Lawrence River, the elevation gradient along
Reservoir at boat launch. P15 (northern terminus of Red Sandstone Trail). • Hunting and fishing access areas, including ADA- the Raquette River changes 1,512 feet, from 1,662
accessible locations
6. McNeil Campsite - 70 campsites (fee charged) with feet above mean sea level at Blue Mountain Lake to
16. Norwood Boat Launch - Concrete launch, • Picnic areas
ADA accessibility, restrooms, showers, supervised 150 feet above mean sea level at the mouth of the
parking, ADA-accessible fishing platform, and picnic • Campsites with ADA accessibility
swimming beach, playground, boat launch, fishing facilities. Canoe access and portage (approximately river.
access, and picnic facilities. 1/3 mile). • Portage routes
• Hiking trails
7. Blake Hydroelectric Facility - 3/8 mile portage 17. Yaleville Hydroelectric Facility - Canoe access Tips and Guidelines
around Blake Dam. Access to Dead Creek from • Scenic overlooks
and portage (approximately 1/10 mile) and picnic • Wear a Coast Guard-approved life jacket or other
White Hill Road (north of Blake Dam Site) is available. • Day use and overnight facilities personal flotation device for water activities.
facilities.
Look for signage on White Hill Road for direction to an • Restrooms • Observe signs and barriers along the route – stay
unnamed road leading to a parking area for access to 18. East Norfork Canoe Portage - Over 1 mile from • Beaches clear of dams and intakes and other restricted
Dead Creek. the East Norfolk impoundment, to the Norfolk access areas near hydro plants.
• Park and recreation areas
location. South end of portage provides fishing
8. Rainbow Falls Hydroelectric Facility - Boat • Directional and access signs • Pack a first aid kit, compass, flashlight, matches,
access and parking. Access signs and directional
launch, picnic facilities, and fishing access. 1/3 mile • Informational brochures and map.
signs.
portage to Five Falls Reservoir. • Before departing, notify others of your plans.
19. Raymondville Cartop Boat Launch - Fishing • Please pick up litter and pack-out your trash.
9. Five Falls Hydroelectric Facility - Boat launch,
picnic facilities, and fishing access.The portage is
access, parking and picnic areas. There is a short Sample Recreational Uses • Disturbing wildlife, picking wild flowers, defacing
carry (less than 500 feet) around the Raymondville
just over 1/2 mile. Portage follows River Road to the One way to experience the Raquette River is to take trees, and cutting standing vegetation is
Dam to the canoe access area. prohibited.
access area. advantage of Brookfield Power’s facilities from the Carry
Falls Dam down to South Colton. Starting from location • Feel free to fish along the route.
10. Recreation Site (South Colton Reservoir) - Boat
launch and fishing access. 3 on the map, you can make use of the boat launch and • Please respect the rights of private landowners
portage area around the dam (approximately 600 feet and use only designated portage routes.
11. South Colton Portage - Portage along Raquette
River Road to canoe access passing ADA-accessible long). Fishing and hunting access is also available from • FOR YOUR SAFETY, AVOID AREAS SUCH AS
fishing platform on Stowe Lane. Or continue on this area. Alternatively, you may decide to simply stay DAMS, INTAKE STRUCTURES, GATES, WATER
Raquette River Road approximately 2/3 mile, crossing in this one area and enjoy the day use area. Similarly, CONVEYANCE STRUCTURES, POWERHOUSES
Rt. 56 to Cold Brook Drive (calm water access). the Stark Hydroelectric Facilities (map location 4) offers AND SUBSTATIONS.
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picnic facilities and fishing access. Directional and
Source: Adirondack Canoe Waters - North Flow by Paul access signs are provided along the 0.75 mile portage.
Jamieson (Adirondack Mountain Club) Campers will be pleased to find that 70 campsites are
available at the McNeil Campsite (map location 6), with
Amenities and Activities ADA accessibility, restrooms, and showers. There’s also
a supervised swimming beach, boat launch, fishing,
What’s your pleasure? Canoeing. Fishing. Hiking.
and picnic facilities. Blake, Rainbow Falls, and Five
Hunting. Camping. Bird watching. Picnicking. These
Falls reservoirs offer some of the most scenic portions
recreational activities and more are available to you as
of Brookfield Power’s route. Here one can experience
you experience the splendor of one of the Adirondacks’
quiet shorelines interrupted by sightings of beaver,
finest waterway corridors. Take a journey down the
deer, loon, kingfisher, or perhaps even bald eagle. This
Raquette River and discover the pleasures of wilderness
nature-rich area features a rich variety of conifers and
exploration. Your trek can be as brief as several hours
deciduous trees along forested shores. A trek from
or as long as several days. To make your journey safe,
the Carry Falls reservoir (map location 3) to the South
enjoyable, and convenient, multiple resources and
Colton site might take as much as two days, figuring in
amenities are available to you along Brookfield Power’s
time for portage and carry. For the sake of convenience,
Raquette River canoe route and recreation corridor.
your party might want to have a vehicle (or drop-off and
Brookfield Power facilitates your enjoyment of these
pick-up) available at each end of the journey.
recreational resources by providing: Regional Location Map
Property of EDR, P.C.
Gordon W. Perkins
Project: Recreational Brochure
Visualization
Client: Brookfield Power 308 Catherine Street
Status: Published Syracuse, New York 13203
315.416.0051
Application: Global Mapper, AutoCAD, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign www.gwperkins.com/quals