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Mixed-Use and Residential Projects




Mixed-use development is a dynamic way to infuse retail, residential, and office space in a condensed area. WMC has, and continues to, develop the
upcoming areas in Washington, DC. This has included the newly developed neighborhood of NoMA, U Street Corridor, and the Southeast Waterfront 
region. WMC’s experience also includes the unique mixed-use addition to The George Washington University campus to involves the addition of residential, office and retail space.

The unique landscape that makes up Washington DC and surrounding suburban areas allow various approaches to the design of residential environments.
WMC has been afforded the opportunity to work on numerous residencies that include low, mid, and high rise residences, and residences that are incorporated into mixed-use development.
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Constitution Square (Square 711)
Washington,  DC

WMC participated in the design efforts for Constitution Square (Square 711), located at First
and M Streets in Washington, DC.  The mixed-use development was envisioned to include office buildings and residential buildings along with retail space and associated garages.
 
WMC provided civil engineering and surveying services to that included topographic, boundary, and utility surveys; planning services, site civil engineering, and landscape and paving design. 
Innovative stormwater management techniques included green roofs and Low Impact Development incorporating street side infiltration planters.















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Central Armature Works Redevelopment
Washington,  DC


WMC is supporting the design team for the design of a mixed-use development, on the former Central Armature Works site, consisting of three separate buildings. The site will house a 130,000 sq ft hotel, 175,000 sq ft residential building, and a second residential building with 450 residential units approximately 410,000 sq ft of retail space.
 
The site is adjacent railroad track-beds and a Metro train station.  Once complete, pedestrians will have access to a tunnel leading to the NoMa-Gallaudet Metro station. Due to the close proximity to train tracks WMC met critical site development requirements. 











Rendering courtesy of Trammell Crow Company



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2200 @ Pennsylvania
Washington,  DC

The site presents a key transit-oriented development location and an opportunity to create a dynamic urban "town center" with retail, residential, and office uses that would achieve shared benefits for the Community, the District, and local The George Washington University.  The development comprises of four buildings that includes 440,000 sq ft of office space, 85,000 sq ft of retail space, 465,000 sq ft of parking space, and 335 residential units totaling 330,000 sq ft with amenities that includes a roof-deck pool, separate fitness centers, 24/7 concierge, clubroom and a public courtyard.  The design also implements public green spaces to counter balance it's urban setting.

WMC was responsible for surveying and full civil engineering services for this project..


Photo Courtesy of Boston Properties




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Washington Gateway
Washington, DC

Located at the highly visible intersection of New York Avenue and Florida Avenue, NE, in Washington, DC, Washington Gateway is a 3-acre $360 million mixed-use development that will serve as the northern anchor to the city’s NoMA district.  More than 980,000 sq ft of development is planned, including 290,000 sq ft of residential, 680,000 sq ft of office, and 12,200 sq ft of retail space. 

WMC provided civil engineering and surveying services for the design and development for both the office and residential portions of this project.  Scope of services included stormwater management design features to meet LEED certification.  In addition, WMC provided a plan and profile design for relocation and construction of approximately 500’ of a new 12” water main along Florida Avenue.



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NoMA Neighborhood Redevelopment
Washington, DC

After a very expeditious planning effort that included extensive input from residents, business owners and other stakeholders in the NoMA area, WMC provided design assistance for the DC Office of Planning to present the NoMA Vision Plan and Development Strategy to the DC Council for approval.  The design approach for the plan was to facilitate the creation of a walk able, transit-accessible, dynamic, and diverse neighborhood with a mix of uses.


























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Florida Rock – 100 Potomac Ave, SE
Washington,  DC

WMC provided floodplain analysis services for potential development at 100 Potomac
Ave, SE in Washington, DC.  Services involved the LOMR-F process with the District and FEMA.  This included the preparation of the plans and documents to revise the flood plain limits on a property subsequent to fill operations. Scope of services included survey, plans, and documentation for submission and approval by DDOE, and upon approval, submittal to FEMA for review and approval.  Upon  completion the actual 100 -year flood plain limits are established based upon the actual field conditions (as opposed to the FEMA map panel).

Rendering courtesy of MRP Realty.


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Mount Vernon Village Center 
Alexandria, VA


WMC is providing land surveying, civil engineering, and landscape architecture services for this 600,000 sq ft residential building with retail space on the ground floor.  The project will be constructed in two phases; the east side of the site will be developed in the first phase and the west side of the site will be developed in the second phase.  The residential component of this project consists of 5 levels of residential space with a rooftop pool and community garden terrace.  Along with 48,000 sq ft of retail space on the ground level, the site will also include an arrival court, parking lot, and parking garage including a sub-grade level.   Landscape  architecture services includes working with city officials to develop an acceptable City of Alexandria streetscape that is suitable for the development while adhering to the intent of the Arlandria Small Area Plan. 
Rendering courtesy of Gould Property Company 


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Meridian at Mount Vernon Triangle (Square N 515)
Washington, DC

WMC provided surveying and full civil engineering services for the design and development of Meridian at Mount Vernon Triangle located on L Street, NW and New York Ave, NW in the District of Columbia.  This 14-story, 390 unit residential building will also have three levels of underground parking, including four spaces for charging electric vehicles.  Perks for residents include a fitness center, clubroom and rooftop pool.

Scope of services includes land title survey, stakeout survey, preliminary condo plot and plans; boundary, topographic, and utility survey; survey to mark, design of civil elements from Schematic Design Phase to Construction Documents, permit processing, Construction Administration, and EISF coordination.


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1345 South Capitol Street, SW
Washington, DC

WMC provided civil engineering and surveying services for this residential building in the Southwest Waterfront area on a 10,827 sq ft lot.  The site is in close proximity to Navy Yard Metro Station and The Yards entertainment district.  The 11-story, 246,000 sq ft residential building consists of 276 units, 2,954-sq ft of retail space, and underground parking for 262 vehicles.

 Surveying services included topographic, utility, and survey to mark.  Civil engineering services included preliminary design services, stormwater management design, construction documents and permit assistance.




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3303 Water Street, NW
Washington, DC

WMC This project, located in Georgetown, consists of 72 luxury residences offering charming views of the Potomac River, adjacent to the C&O Canal and the Waterfront Park, and close to the Bethesda Bicycle Trail and Rock Creek Park for unlimited walking and jogging, as well as biking, boating and dog-walking opportunities.  This project won the Delta Associates award for "Best overall Mid-Atlantic condominium project – 2004".  Features include underground garage with bicycle storage and a carwash bay in addition to residential parking and storage as well as landscaped grounds, roof tops, and patios.
 
WMC provided professional civil engineering services including preliminary design, stormwater management design, permit assistance and construction administration for the design of this project, situated on a site that slopes dramatically from the Canal Street down toward Water Street with more than 26 feet of elevation change.


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50 Florida Avenue, NE
Washington, DC

50 Florida Avenue is a mixed used development in Washington DC.  This project was designed to be the first new development of its kind in this Northeast neighborhood.  The project was planned to bring new residence and service industries providing new life and energy to the area.  WMC  was on the design team to provide surveying, civil engineering, and landscape architecture services.  Site development scope of services included stormwater management, utility design,  water quality measures, and site design.  WMC Landscape Architecture Studio has provided landscape architectural services through the Planned Unit Development Project, providing conceptual design for the streetscape and rooftop courtyards and greenroof.

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Ritz-Carlton Hotel & Residences – 2200 M Street NW
Washington, DC

Located on a 2.5-acre site, and bounded by 22nd, 23rd, M and M Streets in the North West sector of the District of Columbia, the Ritz -Carlton Hotel features 162 luxury condominiums, a 98,000 sq ft fitness center and 40,000 sq ft of retail space, and a 35,000 sq ft landscaped courtyard cascading from the 5th floor to grade. Many of the upper floor rooms and suites
offer panoramic views of Washington, DC’s most recognizable landmarks and monuments.
 
WMC provided site design and civil engineering services which included the design of new curb and gutter, new sidewalk; fire and domestic; water, sewer and storm drainage connections; and 3 stormwater management detention facilities.  Complete curblane road was also required as part of the public space improvements.
 
The project was fast-tracked with a very aggressive construction schedule requiring extensive coordination with DC permit agencies.

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455 I Street, NW
Washington,  DC

WMC is part of the design team for a new mixed-use development located at 455 I Street, NW, Washington, DC. The project involves the design of an 11-story, 207,300 sq ft structure that
includes 165,000 sq ft of residential space and 2,300 sq ft of commercial space, and 40,000 sq ft for parking.  The design of the project also includes reusing two existing structures that is on a segment of the site.

 WMC is providing surveying and full civil engineering services for this project that includes subdivision plat survey, infrastructure stakeout survey, subgrade wall check survey, topographic survey, Survey to Mark, wet-utility and storm water management BMP analysis, site design, stormwater design, utility design, EISF coordination and assistance, and public space/traffic control design.  The project is also being designed to meet LEED certification requirements.

Rendering courtesy of Hickok Cole

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Benning Station - 4414 Benning Road, NE
Washington,  DC

WMC provided surveying and civil engineering for this site located atop the Benning Road Metro, Benning Station combines 180,000 sq ft of office space, 18,000 sq ft of street level retail space, and 100,000 sq ft of below-grade parking in this 5 story mixed-use facility.  Presenting a dynamic corner gateway to new development concentrated at the Benning Road Metro, the building is designed to o achieve LEED certification through a variety of site development and environmentally friendly building strategies and systems.

Photo courtesy of Bonstra Haresign

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Benning Road, NEBenning Road, NEBenning Road, NEBenning Station - 4414 Benning Road, NEBenning Station - 4414 Benning Road, NECarroll Square - 975 F Street, NW
Washington,  DC

WMC participated in the design for the development of this classic, mixed-use development project comprising of an 11-story building incorporating office, retail, and townhouses in the design, and giving a new face on F Street, NW in the District of Columbia.  This project is unique with the aspect of incorporating seven historic town-houses within the design.  
  
WMC identified and assessed the site, as well as provided expedited assistance with permits by coordinating with the District permitting agencies.  Site plans and landscape plans were prepared for each design phase and completed with accordance to the District of Columbia for site plan approval.  Stormwater management concept and design included theoretical analysis and computations for a fully developed watershed area draining to this facility.  WMC additionally assisted in the coordination of private telecommunications ductbank routing and profiles for this building with the MEP consultant.
 
 



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Federal Center - 401 3rd Street, SW
Washington, DC

The Federal Center project encompasses a huge public-private partnership spanning 42
acres, 1.8 million sq ft of office space, 2,800 residential units, 160,000-350,000 sq ft retail, and a 5.87-acre riverfront park. The first construction (170 residential units and 40,000-sq-ft of retail) began in 2008, with the entire project to be completed in three phases over 10-20 years. Much of the property was added to the National Register of Historic Places in January 2008 thanks to an expansion of the Navy Yard's historic district boundaries.

 WMC was an integral member in the development of the 401 3rd Street component of the project, providing a full scope of civil engineering design services. Specific tasks included design for water and sanitary sewer, stormwater management, grading, streetscape and streetlight design.

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Lincoln Square – 555 11th Street, NW
Washington, DC

The Federal Center project encompasses a huge public-private partnership spanning 42
acres, 1.8 million sq ft of office space, 2,800 residential units, 160,000-350,000 sq ft retail, and a 5.87-acre riverfront park. The first construction (170 residential units and 40,000-sq-ft of retail) began in 2008, with the entire project to be completed in three phases over 10-20 years. Much of the property was added to the National Register of Historic Places in January 2008 thanks to an expansion of the Navy Yard's historic district boundaries.

 WMC was an integral member in the development of the 401 3rd Street component of the project, providing a full scope of civil engineering design services. Specific tasks included design for water and sanitary sewer, stormwater management, grading, streetscape and streetlight design.


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The Ritz-Carlton – Georgetown Incinerator
Washington, DC

WMC participated in the construction of the Georgetown Incinerator, a mixed-use facility consisting of the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, the Residence Condominiums, and a movie complex.  The historic residence of Georgetown’s first mayor, The Brickyard Hill House, was moved from the site prior to excavation and was returned, restored, and incorporated into the design of the project as a presidential suite while maintaining its historical elements. 
 
WMC provided civil engineering design which included separate utility services for both the residential and hotel facilities including two stormwater management facilities, sanitary sewer, domestic and fire service connections.  Public utilities were relocated to facilitate construction of new electrical vaults.

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The Flats at Union Row Planned Unit Development
Washington, DC


WMC provided civil engineering, surveying, and landscape architecture services for this Planned Unit Development.  Square 235 is bounded by 13th, 14th, V and W Streets in the northwest sector of Washington, DC.  The site was redeveloped to incorporate 289,000 sq ft of residential condominiums, 24,000 sq ft of retail space, and 3 levels of below grade  parking.  Two warehouses straddling the new building (208 condominiums) were renovated to include 59 condominiums to feature a total of 267 condominiums, modern streetscape with retail shops, cafes, and a residential courtyard.



 

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22 West Residences - Square 71
Washington, DC

WMC This project involved the development of luxurious million-dollar condominiums located on a tight triangular lot at the intersection of New Hampshire, 22nd, and M Streets, NW in the District of Columbia. This 9- story building with 4 levels of underground parking also has grass-covered terraces and a garden-ringed rooftop pool. 
The ground floor has retail space including an Exxon gas station whose underground storage tanks have been retained.
 
One of the major construction works on the site was the relocation of the existing 10’ x 10’ combined sewer that transverses the site.  The new 10’ x 10’ cast-in place concrete box culvert combined sewer crosses the site below the new driveway entrance and is relocated primarily in public space.

 WMC provided the civil engineering and surveying services to include topographic,  boundary, utility surveys, utility design, streetlight design, and relocation of the 10’ x 10’ combined sewer.



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New Endeavors By Women – 611 N Street, NW
Washington, DC

WMC provided surveying and civil engineering services in conjunction with the design
and development of a women’s transitional housing facility located at 611 N Street, NW in the District of Columbia.  The facility is located on a 11,433 sq ft site and once built will have
approximately 21,500 sq ft that includes the adaptive re-use of one building and the construction of a new building.

 Civil design scope of services included grading, paving, wet utility infrastructure,  stormwater management including green roof design assistance, and construction administration services.

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1638 14th Street, NW
Washington, DC

WMC provided site civil design services for this five-story, 30,000 sq ft condominium structure with exterior parking.  This project involved issues relating to public space frontage on 14th Street, R Street and a public alley.
 
WMC provided the streetscape designs along the frontages of 14th and R Streets in accordance with applicable District of Columbia requirements based on the proposed layout and proposed streetscape conditions.  WMC was also responsible for the development and design of new curb and curb profiles of the adjacent roads, as necessary, to establish the need and extent of new curb modifications to sidewalk elevations and/or street elevations. These elements required efforts through both DC Public Space and DDOT to coordinate and obtain approvals for final site plan design.  
 
Streetscape elements included sidewalks, plant materials, tree pits, streetlights, street light conduit, manholes; and coordination with the DC Arborist.
 

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Georgetown Hillside – 3607 M Street, NW
Washington, DC

WMC is providing land surveying and civil engineering services for the design and develop of this residential facility located in the trendy Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, DC.  The 5-story building is being designed to be have approximately 27 units.

 Scope of services involves providing land surveying services that includes topographic,  utility, survey to mark, subdivision plat and building plat.  WMC is also providing civil engineering services which includes stormwater management, grading, sewer relocation, traffic control plans, streetlight design, environmental impact statements, and construction administration.

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SoCo  – 1045 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
Washington, DC

WMC is part of the design team for a new mixed use residential and retail building in the trendy Georgetown area on the corner of Wisconsin Avenue and Waters Alley.  The building will be located at 1045 Wisconsin Avenue, NW.  The site is being redeveloped to include the construction of this six story structure with two levels of subsurface parking.  The building will also have a roof deck with a pool and fitness room.
 
WMC is providing full civil engineering services for this project that includes site design, stormwater management, utility design; and permit coordination and approval for District permitting agencies.

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The View at Waterfront
Washington, DC

Located in southwest Washington, adjacent to Arena Stage and the waterfront, this residential development includes two existing 9 story 1962 towers by noted architect I.M. Pei.  The exterior of the existing buildings were restored and the interiors were renovated. 
  
The overall square footage of 806,000 encompasses 556 residential units, 564 parking spaces, 8,700 sq ft of retail, and a separate amenity building. Green roof technology was incorporated on the landscaped rooftops of all buildings.
 
Site utility improvements included new domestic and fire water service with water meter vault and fittings located in public space, new sanitary and storm sewer.  In addition, WMC provided green roof design, stormwater management analysis, construction documents including Public Space and watermain relocation and permit assistance.


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3001-3009 M St, NW
Washington, DC

WMC is part of the design team for a new residential building in the trendy Georgetown area of Washington, DC.  The residential building will be located at 3001-3009 M Street, NW.  The project involves redesigning the site to include residential units.

 WMC is providing civil engineering and survey services for this project that included design of a new domestic and fire service together with a new sanitary service.  Specific scope of services included review of existing connections with DC Water, locating and determining condition of existing lines, obtaining conceptual approval of the location of the new domestic and fire services predicated on the existing water distribution in Public Space, and coordinating and obtaining EISF approval.

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The Vue
Washington, DC

The Vue is a highly anticipated mixed-use residential project located on Georgia Avenue in Washington, DC.  The seven-story building is proposed to have 10,000 sq ft of ground level retail with residential units on the remaining levels.  The development will be a major step in helping to revitalize the Georgia Avenue corridor which has been a major focus of the DC Office of Planning for many years.


WMC is providing landscape architecture, civil engineering, and surveying services for this mixed-use project located along Georgia Avenue.  Scope of services includes site design, utility design, stormwater management, EISF coordination, streetscape design, green roof design, and a roof terrace.  Green design elements will also be incorporated into the design of this mixed-use development.





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View 14 – 2303-2307 14th Street, NW
Washington, DC

This project involved the construction of a 9-story residential building which consists of 185 condominium units with 14,000 sq ft of retail and three levels of underground parking.  The original state of the site consisted of an existing 3-story industrial building, a 1-story auto sales lot to the north, including a 1-story existing Comcast building to the east.  The site is bordered by 14th street in the northwest sector of the District of Columbia, Florida Avenue to the east, and Belmont Street to the North.

WMC provided civil engineering services to include stormwater management concept plan, survey services to include topographic, utility and boundary surveys, as well as landscape architecture services.  Additionally, because of the project’s location, WMC worked closely with WMATA staff, performing a necessary WMATA survey.  All site plans were completed in accordance with the PUD requirements of the District of Columbia.  WMC also assisted the permit expediter to obtain the necessary permits.

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The Kennedy Warren Apartments
Washington, DC

WMC provided site civil design services for the development of a new wing at the historic Kennedy Warren Apartments, nicknamed "The Old Lady of The Avenue," and located on Connecticut Avenue overlooking the National Zoo.  Seventy years after its construction, the B.F. Saul Company proposed the construction of a third wing for the complex.  The apartments were built in three phases, and the first section was completed in 1931.  The second in 1935 where 200 units were added, bringing up the total to 317 units. However, this still left the original design only two-thirds complete.  The building was then completed according to Younger’s design whose original drawings were discovered years later, to complete the third and final phase.

WMC   provided civil engineering services including a full site plan and construction documents completed in accordance to the requirements of the District of Columbia for site plan approval.

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Redevelopment of Randall Junior High School
Washington, DC

WMC provided land surveying services in conjunction with the design and development of the Randall School located 65 I Street, SW in the District.  The development will reuse the school building and incorporate it into the  mixed-use development.  Scope of services included topographic, utility and boundary survey as well as floor elevation survey and certification.  The surveys were completed in accordance with the industry requirements in the District of Columbia.

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Marriott Wardman Park 
Washington, DC

The Marriott Wardman Park Hotel is one of the largest convention center hotel in Washington, DC with 1,347 room and 1.1 million sq ft of gross floor area.  The main hotel tower complex is of variable-story brick construction, with a maximum of about 11 stories with one below grade level.  The existing interior courtyard consists of an open-air, landscaped area with a central, circular, concrete gazebo and a sunken landscape "moat" at the perimeter of the gazebo.  Raised walkways at two sides of the gazebo provide access from the adjacent enclosed hotel lobby.  This project consisted of additions to the main hotel tower including a new one-story porte-cochere and vestibule entrance at the front of the building, as well as infilling of an existing interior courtyard.  Construction of a new roof, a new mezzanine level, and slab-on-grade improvements were also scheduled for this location.
 
WMC was involved with the renovation of this historic hotel which also included the addition of exhibit hall space, a parking garage and new entrance features, plus renovation to all common interior spaces and hotel rooms.  WMC prepared site designs that included layout and design of a new parking garage, new entrance configurations, entire frontage landscaping, stormwater management, and utilities.  WMC was responsible for the construction of the new Port Cochere, a new driveway exit for the trucks, and additional taxi queuing area.  

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401 and 425 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC

WMC participated in the design of 401 and 425 Massachusetts Avenue, NW which  consists of two adjoining residential buildings.  425 Massachusetts Avenue has 370 residential units that incorporate the use of bays, upper floor setbacks and deep balconies.  At 401 Massachusetts Avenue, ceremonial diagonal boulevards require a rooftop setback that is not required on the side streets.  This 189-unit residential building uses the opportunities of these junctures to create a lively, composition of bays, towers and setbacks.
 
WMC provided full civil engineering services that included site design, stormwater
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The Washington Center – 1001 Third Street
Washington, DC

WMC was involved with the 140,000 sq ft 95-unit housing facility in the rapidly developing NoMa neighborhood.  This $38 million project serves as a centralized mini-campus for college students participating in the The Washington Center's prestigious internship programs.    Each living unit includes a shared kitchen, living room, and bedrooms.  On the lower level, students are able to meet in common areas to collaborate on projects and socialize.

WMC served on the development team and was responsible for providing ALTA surveys, preliminary and final site design plans, and construction stakeout surveys.  WMC’s design of this facility included preliminary design, preparation of construction documents, stormwater management plans, streetscape and landscape plans; streetlight design, and permit and zoning assistance.

Victory Square Senior Housing
Washington, DC

Victory Square is an age and income qualified apartment building in the Parkside neighborhood – a short walk from the Minnesota Avenue Metro Station.  Victory Square is the first project to be designed as part of a recently executed transit-oriented, mixed-use development plan which completes the 26-acre Parkside neighborhood that began in the 1990’s.  The building contains almost 6,000 sq ft of recreational space. Parking was designed to be screened from the public right-of-way in a secure location off-street, with ADA accessible spaces directly adjacent to an
elevator stop.
 
WMC provided civil engineering and survey services for new residential and recreational facilities for Victory Square at Parkside in northeast Washington, DC.  The proposed facilities include new indoor and outdoor amenity space, a fitness and wellness center, arts and crafts facility, a library, and a great room.

 This project was designed under a Green Development Plan to meet or exceed the criteria set forth by Green Communities.  The building was designed to meet LEED certification requirements.


Williston Apartments
Washington, DC

Williston Apartments was a deteriorated set of residential buildings originally built in the 1920’s as part of an industrial housing project. The vacant structures had deteriorating masonry and were unsuitable living conditions.

 WMC provided civil engineering services in conjunction with the revitalization of a pair of residential buildings.  Scope of services included the design of an engaging and connecting  walkway pattern, designing a landscape plan, and surveying services.  Services also included obtaining permits from local agencies which involved coordinating with District Department of Environment and DC Water to ensure the proposed design met current requirements.