DuBois & King served as the lead engineer and survey firm on the consultant team that developed standards for rebuilding Burlington’s downtown streets, sidewalks, and City Hall Park into sustainable and dynamic public spaces. D&K located trees within the project area, noting the species and diameter breast height through the park, as well as along…
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…
For a newly envisioned lakeside neighborhood on the edge of Lake Champlain, D&K supported the design of new buildings and the renovation of a historic Burlington College building that once housed an orphanage. Including affordable and high-end living spaces, the community-focused neighborhood comprises Buildings A through Q. D&K’s mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineers designed systems…
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…
Since their construction, Burlington’s largest parking garages had deteriorated, and the city’s operational requirements had evolved. The city also sought to reduce the frequent maintenance activities required to operate the facilities. D&K’s Resident Project Representative provided full-time construction observation and coordination with the city, design engineer, contractors, and subcontractors for improvements to two parking garages:…
Burlington was awarded Silver status by the League of American Bicyclists, and the city was interested in “going for Gold.” The city sought to upgrade connectivity and bike/ped facilities to welcome additional cycling demographics that may be interested in cycling, but are intimidated by the speed and proximity of existing vehicle traffic. D&K served as…
The Great Streets BTV planning document, coauthored by D&K, represented a holistic effort to make Burlington’s downtown core more appealing for users of all modes of transportation and to enhance the area’s ability to engage its natural and cultural assets. D&K’s approach to the project incorporated the first segments of roadway designed and constructed to the Great Streets standards….
The City of Burlington wished to enhance bicycle connectivity along Colchester Avenue, which crosses the University of Vermont education and medical center campuses. The project area was heavily used by vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians, and the city wanted to alleviate congestion by constructing an off-street, 2,150-ft-long by 10-ft-wide concrete multiuse path to provide an active…
The City of Burlington and Burlington School District required an assessment of regional, neighborhood, and individual school campuses’ travel patterns and access constraints. A school travel plan was needed for ten campuses, including elementary, middle, and high schools, to make recommendations for small- and large-scale products to increase equitable access to public school for all….