Thorndal Circle –  High Street Residential Development

In response to shifting commercial real estate trends, property owner Jerry Nielsen sought counsel from Redniss & Mead to understand how this aging suburban office park could be reimagined.  After a thorough vetting process, developer  High Street Residential was selected based on their bold and thoughtful plan to replace five office buildings with a new residential community.

The plan builds on the success of the new Designed Office Multifamily Residential (DOMR) Overlay Zone, originally written by our team for Parklands Drive, to allow residential use on this previously office-zoned land. The project was approved for 175 apartments, 14% of which will be affordable units, in line with local housing goals.

Redniss & Mead played a critical role by providing land surveys, participating in the entitlement strategy led by Jason Klein of Carmody, Torrance, Sandak & Hennessey LLP, preparing a detailed and thorough sewer capacity analysis, managed by Patrick Shurr, P.E., and assisting with public presentations.
Architectural design and visual renderings were developed by KPGY Architects, whose open-minded collaboration with the Architectural Review Board led to a place-sensitive design securing ARB’s critical endorsement.

Our local knowledge and reputation, close coordination with the team and community stakeholders, and multidisciplinary expertise resulted in approval of this important housing initiative. Construction is expected to begin later this year.