Nave Newell understands that the land development approval process continues to become more complicated. Our clients rely on us to take them from idea to buildable project, while navigating more difficult land sites, increases in regulations, and more-involved communities.
This
58-acre mixed-use community is composed of 63 single-family homes and
166 town homes. The single homes are on 10,000 SF lots; the town homes
are clustered in groups of four and eight units.
There were several challenges regarding the provision of utilities to the site. Other developments did not exist in this area (at the time of development). Nave Newell initiated an effort to bring the utilities to the site via considerable extensions to the existing public sewer and water mains. Obtaining water service presented another challenge since the existing water distribution system could not provide adequate pressure for the planned community. The solution was to replace an existing pressure-regulating valve with a new valve that would better accommodate usage.
The design of a public sewer main extension required considerable planning since the main was directly connected to the County interceptor, which is located along the Perkiomen Creek. To gain access to the existing main, the extension required boring though very steep slopes to make the connection. The work performed by Nave Newell made it possible for future developments in this area to secure utilities for their sites. To date, this project represents one of the firm’s most significant technical accomplishments because of its complexity and benefit to the community.
Client: Penn International Land Company, LP
Size: 58.77 acres
Services: Civil Engineering, Land Surveying
Nave
Newell prepared an environmental analysis to determine the best way to
meet the Township's desire for a cluster community. The resulting
Unified Development Area (UDA) Master Plan created a 284 single-family-lot
subdivision with two conservation lots, which preserved mature woodlands,
steep slopes, wetland areas, and view sheds for this 540-acre parcel.
Working closely with the Brandywine Conservancy and the Township Planning Commission, Nave Newell designed a stormwater management system that incorporated creative best management practices for groundwater recharge in a High Quality Watershed. Nave Newell also developed a layout for the sanitary sewer system, which saved construction costs by eliminating the need for two pump stations.
Client: Orleans Home Builders
Size: 540 acres
Services: Civil Engineering, Land Surveying, Land Planning, Landscape Architecture
The
plan for this 14-acre parcel was designed to provide a diversity of housing
types among the adjacent proposed single-family developments to the east
and west, while maintaining a pedestrian connection between the adjacent
Township parkland to the north and south of the site. The plan boasts
54 townhouses and 35% open space. In addition, sidewalks and bike paths
were implemented to encourage a walkable community.
Client: Sapphire Development Companies
Size: 14 acres
Services: Civil Engineering, Land Surveying, Land Planning, Landscape Architecture
This
88-acre parcel was previously a farm field and included environmentally
sensitive woodlands and a stream. Careful consideration also had
to be given to special aspects of the site, including a historic home
and neighboring residential developments. Nave Newell designed
a site for this residential community including 48 single family homes
and 8 affordable housing duplexes. The result is a cluster designed to
create open space and preserve the environment.
Nave Newell assisted in obtaining preliminary township approval and is currently in the process of obtaining MUA, county and soil conservation approval. Additional services included the extension of the sewer and water lines, necessary road widening improvements and design for directional drilling for utility lines under the stream and wetland area so they are not disturbed.
Client: Procacci Development Company
Size: 88 acres
Services: Civil Engineering, Land Planning, Landscape Architecture
