Project Use Type: Multi-Family Apartments / Townhomes
Client: Perennial Properties
Location: Atlanta, GA
Property Size: 4.1 Acres
Building Scale: 115,000+ SF
Services Provided:
– Civil Engineering Planning
– Infrastructure Planning Management
– Utility Sketch Development
– Sewer Capacity Certification
– Consultant Coordination Management
– Permit Process Management
Unique Solution:
Leveraged a specialized City of Atlanta ordinance to incorporate adjacent roadway and railroad rights-of-way into FAR calculations, expanding allowable density and increasing total units by 25%.
Case Study - Turning Urban Constraints into Square Footage: The LaFrance Square Story
Context & Services
As a dedicated infrastructure partner for LaFrance Square Apartments, we provided comprehensive civil engineering and infrastructure planning for this 103-unit residential community. Our “bread and butter” services included utility sketches, Sewer Capacity Certification, and consultant coordination for geotechnical and arborist studies. We managed the complex LDP and building permit process, navigating Atlanta’s stringent tree protection and NPU oversight to ensure a seamless transition from site plan to “As-Built” reality.
The Unique Solution
The primary anxiety in Atlanta residential development is design and scope creep paired with rising impact fees. To protect our client’s investment, we moved beyond standard permitting to act as a strategic advocate. We identified a specialized City of Atlanta ordinance allowing the project to incorporate half of the adjacent roadway and railroad rights-of-way into the Floor Area Ratio (FAR) calculations. By anticipating this regulatory opportunity, we maximized the site’s potential without increasing its physical footprint. This craftsmanship in land-use navigation expanded the allowable density, directly resulting in a 25% increase in total units. We delivered a high-density “missing middle” solution that prioritized ROI while maintaining the elegance and exploration promised by the brand.
Success & Impact
This strategic density play transformed a constrained infill site into a 103-unit success story. By adding 25% more inventory, we significantly boosted the project’s long-term financial viability. Today, LaFrance Square stands as a vibrant, walkable hub, proving that technical precision can turn regulatory hurdles into community value.
