This fast-track project included collecting the location (within 0.06 ft) of approximately 1,535 water gate valve locations for the city’s GIS database and future projects. Working closely with the city and in coordination with ongoing roadway construction activities, D&K staff collected water gate valve locations using survey-grade GPS units tied into the Vermont CORS network….
For an 11-acre, municipally owned parcel along Sunderland and Pit Roads, D&K provided wetland delineation, design, and permitting services for a new municipal office building. The one-story municipal office building is approximately 3,000 SF and has on-site water and wastewater disposal. Our engineers developed alternative site plans, coordinated with the state and federal regulators, and…
Robin Hood Park has been part of the fabric of the landscape for more than 100 years, but lacks a single, unifying aesthetic or clarity of placement. A 2019 study identified several pool deficiencies; the playground does not have an ADA-accessible route; and the tennis courts are in poor condition with broken lights and fencing…
Recognizing the opportunity that a completed Lamoille Valley Rail Trail Corridor would bring to their village center, area residents—through the Greensboro Bend Revitalization Initiative—sought to create a plan for redevelopment and future investment in the village. Collaborating with the town and stakeholders, D&K developed an engaging, illustrated plan with actionable recommendations to drive positive changes…
A small village with an unusually high number of recreation facilities and historic commercial concerns, Bethel sought to improve its streetscape, wayfinding, and access for persons with disabilities. To address these issues, D&K’s planners developed a first-of-its-kind accessibility plan for a Vermont community. The plan included design guidelines to help businesses improve access for patrons…
The Town of Fairlee needed a master plan for infrastructure and streetscape improvements and a detailed transportation and commerce plan to meet the needs of a year-round community with diverse age demographics. D&K worked with town officials and stakeholders to develop a plan to prioritize the next steps for safe multimodal travel by conducting a…
The Town of Chester needed to address hydraulic capacity and condition issues associated with a 165-ft-long by 15.5-ft-high earthen dam with a concrete spillway impounding a small recreation pond. The site was constrained and funding for the project was limited. As Town Engineer, D&K evaluated the dam, watershed, and natural resources, developed alternatives, and provided…
The Town of Swanzey needed to improve the stability and safety of an earthen dam serving an 80-acre pond. The pond supports recreation and enhances the value of the homes located along its shoreline. The dam had seepage issues and did not meet current dam safety standards. Using articulated concrete blocks as overtopping protection, DuBois…
Under single-project and on-call contracts, D&K works closely with municipalities of all sizes across Northern New England and Western New York. As a firm focused on planning and supporting projects that serve the public, our broad experience allows our staff to support municipalities by operating as an extension of municipal staff; this allows committee and…