The goal of the Crescent Connector project was to provide a bypass of the congested Five Corners intersection for south-to-east travelers. The project included complete streets enhancements, parking, an 850-ft segment of new roadway, and 500 ft of roadway enhancement around the east side of Five Corners. D&K served as the lead consultant, designing the…
Located in the downtown core, adjacent to the Village Green, the Fair Haven Park and Ride lot consisted of lightly marked spaces with no separation from the roadway on either side. The large contiguous area of paved surface, lack of pedestrian facilities, and minimal striping provided a low level of service. Frequently used by residents…
The City of Burlington required a 20-year engineering evaluation of its wastewater treatment plants, collection system, and pump stations; the development of a 10-year capital plan; and consultant services related to wastewater revenue bonds. Satisfying the bond requirements required D&K to provide recommendations regarding (1) operation and maintenance, (2) ways to improve the operation of…
Charlotte is among the more sparsely populated communities within Chittenden County, Vermont’s most thickly settled region. The community sought a process to review its policies and evaluate options to facilitate increased development and enhance multimodal connectivity and recreation opportunities in ways that were in keeping with the character of the town. D&K conducted targeted stakeholder…
The Town of Enfield sought to develop a Non-Native Invasive Species Management Plan to control the non-native, invasive, terrestrial and aquatic plant species in the area. The objectives of the project included the maintenance of ecological integrity in Enfield and public education and outreach across New Hampshire. D&K developed field inventory methods and maps to…
The Town of Raymond sought services to map and evaluate wetlands for groundwater protection and water-quality functions. D&K identified 17 priority wetlands and used the 2015 “Method for Inventorying and Evaluating Freshwater Wetlands in New Hampshire” for flood storage, groundwater, and sediment trapping functions.
The City of Essex Junction needed to meet the town’s phosphorous TMDL requirements by designing a subsurface gravel wetland, as proposed by the Indian Brook Flow Restoration Plan. D&K designed a gravel wetland to treat the stormwater discharge from a watershed associated with three homeowners’ associations (HOAs), roadways, and sidewalks. Our project team coordinated with…
As part of the Great Streets BTV project, D&K assisted with the redesign of City Hall Park. The overall goal of the project was to make Burlington’s downtown core more appealing to users of all modes of transportation and enhance the area’s natural and cultural assets. D&K developed designs for civil, stormwater, and utilities to…
The City of Keene’s Wheelock Park previously included a disused campground open for passive recreation. D&K worked with the city’s Parks and Recreation Department, the Repurposing Committee, the public, and additional stakeholders to coordinate a redesign of the park that is in keeping with the city’s vision to provide lifelong opportunities for active living and…