We played a key role in bringing the Connecticut Humane Society’s vision for a new, state-of-the-art facility to life. Redniss & Mead served as the project surveyor and civil engineer, working closely with project attorney Gregory Adams on the zoning analysis and a vital text amendment to increase the allowable special permit use size within the residential zone.  This collaboration was crucial to the project’s success.

The Humane Society, a non-profit operating numerous shelters, adoption centers, and veterinary clinics across Connecticut, needed a new home in Wilton.  Their vision was ambitious: an 18-acre site transformed into a welcoming space that would not only provide innovative animal care but also serve as a hub for community engagement.  They envisioned a public veterinary medical clinic, a center dedicated to fostering pet adoptions, and a low-stress environment for animals awaiting their forever homes, benefiting both Wilton and the broader community.  Amenta Emma, the project architect, designed a beautiful new animal care facility which received unanimous approval and accolades from the Architectural Review Board.

The site’s past uses, rolling topography, and impacted wetland corridors where both a challenge and opportunity.  CHS was committed to responsible environmental stewardship.  We worked closely with the health department to obtain approval for a carefully designed on-site septic system.

Perhaps the most innovative aspect of our work was the stormwater management design. We proposed the use of predominantly porous surfaces including porous asphalt, permeable pavers, and other low-impact solutions.  This approach significantly reduces stormwater runoff and improves the quality of the water that does flow from the site, demonstrating our commitment to sustainable engineering practices.