Project Use Type: High-Density Townhomes
Client: Miller Lowry
Location: Atlanta, GA
Property Size: 0.79 Acres
Building Scale: 54,500 SF
Services Provided:
– Civil Engineering Planning
– Utility Sketch Development
– Geotechnical Coordination Services
– Civil Construction Design
– Permitting Process Management
Unique Solution:
Engineered a specialized cement arch to bridge a 1900s-era, 60 inch high-pressure gas main, allowing the required roadway to be constructed over critical historical infrastructure without disturbance.
Case Study - A Seamless Path Forward for The Felix
Setting the Foundation for Urban Excellence
The Felix, a sophisticated 15 townhome development in Atlanta, required a partner capable of navigating the high-stakes transition from a compact .79-acre site into a high-density residential landmark. We managed the essential civil engineering and infrastructure planning, providing our “bread and butter” services, including utility sketches, geotechnical coordination, and comprehensive civil construction design plans. Understanding the anxieties of urban development, from stringent tree protection to the pressures of Neighborhood Planning Units, we acted as a steady hand through the permitting and jurisdictional verification process.
Engineering Around History
The project faced a significant hurdle: 1,000 feet of unimproved road right-of-way that the city required for completion. Beneath this path lay a 60-inch high-pressure gas main dating back to 1900. To protect this critical infrastructure without stalling the timeline, we designed a specialized cement arch to bridge the main. This precision-engineered solution allowed us to build the required roadway directly over the historical utility without disturbing it. By anticipating these subsurface risks and coordinating complex multi-disciplinary requirements, we ensured the structural integrity of the site while fulfilling municipal mandates.
Impact and Results
This creative engineering approach turned a potential deal-breaker into a technical win, providing the developer with immense relief and a clear path to 54,500 SF of new housing. The Felix now stands as a model of urban densification, successfully balancing modern infrastructure needs with the preservation of Atlanta’s historical utility network.
