Project Use Type: Senior Living Community
Client: Griffin Living
Location: Dalton, Georgia
Property Size: 6-Acre developed site (part of a 20.17-acre parcel)
Building Square Footage: ±50,000 SF
Services Provided:
– Civil Engineering Design
– Infrastructure Planning Services
– Jurisdictional Permitting Management
– Utility Connection Sketches
– Geotechnical Coordination Management
– Fire Flow Verification
– Stormwater Hydrology Analysis
– Zoning Certification Procurement
Unique Solution:
Anticipated stringent life-safety mandates by integrating aerial fire apparatus access roads and looped water main designs early in the process to prevent regulatory friction and scope creep.
Case Study : Building a Haven: Griffin Fine Living Dalton
A Vision for Specialized Senior Care for Griffin Living
We served as the lead infrastructure partner to bring a ±50,000 SF assisted living and memory care facility to life in Dalton, GA. Our team provided comprehensive civil engineering, infrastructure planning, and jurisdictional permitting. This included utility connection sketches, geotechnical coordination, and fire flow verification to ensure the 6-acre site met the rigorous life-safety standards required for high-density residential care.
Navigating Complexity with Precision
Developing senior housing involves intense pressure to transition from raw land to a safe, finished sanctuary while managing subsurface risks and stringent fire access mandates. We anticipated these anxieties by integrating aerial fire apparatus access roads and looped water main designs early in the process. By managing the LDP and DOT permit submittals and conducting thorough stormwater hydrology analysis, we protected the developer from the “scope creep” and regulatory friction that often derail specialized residential projects. Our focus remained on creating a seamless flow between the building footprint and the surrounding infrastructure.
Results That Matter
The 75-bed facility successfully opened its doors, providing a vital community asset for Dalton’s seniors. By resolving sewer capacity constraints and securing zoning certifications before they became bottlenecks, we delivered a high-functioning site that balances technical durability with the human need for a peaceful, accessible environment.
