3 Elmcrest Manor

The vision of clients Anthony Gaglio Jr. and Sr. of Viking Construction was to return the Victorian home to its past luster and add sensitively designed new apartments that could help support the rehabilitation of the home.  At the beginning of the project, however, zoning regulations prohibited the best scenario for the developers. Redniss & Mead was brought on as a zoning consultant to work with regulatory authorities and find a path forward. The solution was to create a new zoning regulation in the D-Residence Zone allowing Historic Preservation Incentive Developments.  The result was the beautiful transformation of a unique property with an eye-catching street presence that offers an innovative residential experience with 19 residential units and views of Long Island Sound from a common rooftop terrace.

Key collaborators on the project were Michael Weissbrod at Crosskey Architects, Tod Bryant of Heritage Resources and Jason Klein of Carmody, Torrance, Sandak and Hennessey, LLP.

The Curb

Redniss & Mead provided land surveying services for long-time client BLT at The Curb, located at 150 Glover Avenue, Norwalk, CT which is a high-density multifamily community (548 units) within a master-planned transit village one mile to the Merritt 7 Train Station.

The Boathouse

The Boathouse is a waterfront multi-family development that transformed a stunning coastal property in Rowayton Village into a vibrant multi-family residence within walking distance of shops and restaurants.

R&M provided engineering services helping the client successfully navigate the entitlement process and secure approval from the Planning & Zoning Commission. This development required local Coastal Area Management site plan approval and interaction with the Department of Public Works and the Water Pollution Control Authority.

32 Knight Street, Medical Offices

In an adaptive reuse project for Seligson Properties, the former CS Gibson print house, a one-story commercial building on a 4-acre property at the intersection of US-1 and Knight St., was transformed into a modern 47,000-square-foot medical office building for Hartford Healthcare. Redniss & Mead, which served as the lead land surveyors, site engineers, and zoning consultants was responsible for securing the local land use entitlements. The project included the addition of greenscapes, safe and accessible patient drop-off areas, and a garden terrace featuring a preserved portion of the original building facade.

Pinnacle at Waypointe

The Pinnacle is the final phase of Waypointe, a 20-year vision coming to life. This mixed-use development combines residential apartments with commercial spaces, creating a continuous pedestrian promenade with restaurants, shops, and public amenities stretching from the original Waypointe site all the way to Matthews Park. Redniss & Mead (R&M) played a key role in this project from the very beginning and was part of the team which included Toll Brothers and BartonPartners.

R&M provided both planning, surveying, and engineering services. We obtained the necessary approvals (P&Z) for the mixed-use development and handled the civil engineering designs, including grading, drainage, utility plans, and sediment and erosion control. Our work facilitated the permitting process, requiring approval from local authorities.

Mill Pond

The East Avenue Village District’s first project, Mill Pond, will significantly enhance the area. Replacing a largely vacant parking lot with a beautiful streetscape thanks to new zoning regulations intended to breathe new life into the East Norwalk TOD Zone. As part of the Spinnaker and Beinfield Architecture team, Redniss & Mead serves as the lead land surveyors and civil engineers. We are enabling this transformation by designing the site and surrounding street improvements to support the mixed-use development – residential apartments alongside commercial space – despite the challenging location and floodplain. Our contribution included grading, drainage, utility plans, and sediment and erosion control plans, all crucial for navigating the entitlement process and securing approvals from Planning & Zoning. Additionally, the development required local Coastal Area Management site plan approval, along with collaboration with the Department of Public Works, the Water Pollution Control Authority, and TMP (Transportation, Mobility, and Parking). Mill Pond will set a new standard for future development in the area.

10 Monroe Street

These mixed-use residential apartment and commercial buildings are being developed in collaboration with developer Spinnaker Real Estate Partners and Beinfield Architecture. R&M’s Civil Engineers provided comprehensive site design services, including grading, drainage, utility planning, and sediment and erosion control. These services were crucial in obtaining necessary approvals from Planning & Zoning, the Coastal Area Management Department, Department of Public Works, Water Pollution Control Authority, and TMP (Transportation, Mobility, and Parking). R&M’s involvement extended beyond the entitlement process, and we are currently providing surveying and construction administration services to ensure the project’s successful completion.

Wilton Heights

We have prepared land surveying, site civil engineering and zoning documents required to make application to the Town of Wilton for a text amendment, zone change and special permit to assist with the applications to construct a two building, mixed use development consisting of apartments and commercial space

URBY Stamford/Parcel 38

4.3-acre excavation that came to be called “the hole in the ground”, undeveloped for more than 20 years, was approved by the City of Stamford Zoning Board to turn it into a multimillion-dollar residential project. The project when complete will consist of 11 apartment buildings, including 272 studios, 273 one-bedroom and 127 two bedroom apartments. Ten of the buildings would be connected in a square-like shape with one building jutting out of the middle. The site also features a 5,090-square-foot public cafe at the street corner with outdoor seating. The 83,000-square-foot outdoor area also includes a pool, chessboard, fire pit and green space.

Waypointe

Waypointe is a comprehensive redevelopment within Norwalk’s Central Business District. Redniss & Mead worked closely with our clients and the Norwalk Redevelopment Agency to effectuate their shared vision of mixed-use urban renewal. The first phase of the growing project is under construction and includes 460 apartments and 60,000 square feet of commercial floor area designed to spur the creation of a lively urban core centered on a pedestrian-only street. We provided land surveying, site civil engineering, and zoning analysis for this complex land development involving private and publicly funded infrastructure improvements and the compilation of the 30 different parcels of land. Redniss & Mead provided the infrastructure improvement design to the City allowing the Department of Public Works to oversee its bidding, award, and construction under CT Department of Economic Development criteria. The Master Plan currently includes 190 more apartments and another 200,000 sf of commercial floor area.