Project Use Type: Multi-Family Townhomes
Client: Intown Renaissance / JackBilt Development
Location: Atlanta, GA
Property Size: 1.2 Acres
Building Scale: 43,000 SF
Services Provided:
– Civil Engineering Planning
– Infrastructure Planning Management
– Initial Entitlement Support
– Rezoning Support Services
– Civil Construction Design
– Subconsultant Coordination Management
Unique Solution:
Engineered a sophisticated stormwater and hydrology system that exceeded regulatory hurdles to protect an adjacent environmentally sensitive stream without sacrificing development density.
Case Study - Harmonizing Modern Living with Environmental Stewardship at Frederick Walk
Context & Services
Frederick Walk, an 18-unit modern townhome community in North Druid Hills, required a partner capable of navigating high-stakes transitions from raw land to finished structures. We provided comprehensive civil engineering and infrastructure planning, managing everything from initial entitlements and rezoning support to final LDP permit submittal. Our “bread and butter” scope included detailed civil construction design plans, covering grading, drainage, and erosion control, alongside complex subconsultant coordination for arborist and geotechnical studies to mitigate subsurface risks.
The Unique Solution
Residential developers often face significant anxiety regarding green infrastructure mandates that consume valuable land. For this project, the primary challenge was protecting an adjacent environmentally sensitive stream. Rather than a standard transaction, we acted as a dedicated advocate, engineering a sophisticated stormwater analysis and hydrology system. We implemented a unique design that significantly improved the water quality of stormwater discharge, exceeding basic regulatory hurdles. By anticipating the stringent requirements of the Georgia EPD and local tree protection policies, we integrated the 18-unit footprint into the verdant landscape without sacrificing density or environmental integrity.
Success & Impact
Our value-focused design fulfilled the promise of a high-density urban infill that respects its natural surroundings. The result was a seamless permit closeout and a community that provides modern housing while actively improving local water quality. The developer achieved their vision on schedule, free from the typical delays of environmental pushback.
