Albert A. Webb first came to Riverside to become Chief Engineer and General Manager of Riverside Canal Company in 1934. In 1945, Albert founded Albert A. Webb Associates (WEBB), and in 1948 moved the firm to its present location in Riverside. Throughout its history, WEBB's impact on the region is evident in regional infrastructure systems, planning programs, and land development of all kinds. From the vital role WEBB played in the formation of Western Municipal Water District in 1954, to the complex survey of the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway in the 1960’s, to the most recent impact of residential, commercial, and industrial development in one of the fastest growing areas of the country, Albert A. WEBB Associates continues to have a major impact throughout the region.