CLH provided civil engineering, landscape architecture, permitting and construction administration services for the New Hanover County (NHC) Health and Human Services Building project. This project is the redevelopment of the existing site to provide a new 103,000 SF facility for NHC Department of Social Services and NHC Health Department. This project included the phased demolition of the existing building, construction of a new building, a new 335-space parking lot and public transportation bus stop all while maintaining constant occupancy and access to the site by NHC. Once the new building was constructed and occupied, the existing building was demolished, and a new parking lot installed.

The high density of the project necessitated the inclusion of three underground stormwater detention systems, pervious concrete parking spaces, and a green roof to meet the strict local stormwater regulations. The design also included a 48-inch storm drain pipe to collect and bypass stormwater runoff from upstream properties through the site along with additional pedestrian connections, landscaping, and a small children’s’ play area.

Active adults in Apex now have an amazing place to socialize, learn, exercise, and have fun! CLH successfully integrated the new Senior Center facility on the existing Apex Town Campus and adjacent to the existing Town Hall and Community Center. The central quad underwent a major renovation to serve as an innovative stormwater management device and open activity space.

CLH was part of the design team for the downtown Cary Regional Library project. The Cary Library is part of a joint project with the Town that includes a multi-level parking deck that was constructed adjacent to the downtown park’s fountain and performance space. The two structures are separated by an outdoor plaza with a pedestrian connector bridge. The library takes advantage of its setting with views into the park, the historic Cary Arts Center, and shared outdoor public spaces with the adjacent performance space. This is an exciting new facility for downtown Cary.

CLH’s services included landscape architecture and civil engineering for both the library and parking deck, along with the associated outdoor public spaces adjacent to these facilities. This requires collaboration between multiple partners, including Wake County, the Town of Cary, the architect, the parking deck engineering consultant, and many others. Construction was completed in 2019.

CLH was part of the design team to envision the future of the Garner Town Hall Campus, which included the renovation and expansion of existing municipal facilities, including a town hall, police station, and library. A number of alternative solutions were created, which emphasized the long-term goals of the Town’s Comprehensive Plan, while streamlining circulation and offering a more visible and open presence to the public. The police station and town hall projects were completed in 2017.

CLH provided civil engineering and landscape architecture design services for the Farmville library which was constructed on the site of the existing library building. The project included the demolition of the existing library building and the construction of a new 15,000-sf, two-story replacement library. The site design components included an updated library entrance with seating and a side lawn space which utilizes the building for movie projections. This updated library facility is a great addition to downtown Farmville.

CLH provided both civil engineering and landscape architecture for this new Town Hall Complex within the downtown historic district of Wake Forest, NC. The focal point of the Town Hall building is the rotunda that serves as the main entry to the building. The design of the large plaza directs pedestrians to this building entry. In the center of the plaza are large curved steps which create an amphitheater area for Town Hall employees and pedestrians to enjoy. In addition to the Town Hall construction, this project also included the design and construction of Taylor Street, which expands the Town of Wake Forest’s urban downtown grid. Taylor Street allows access not only to the Town Hall campus, but also to the existing Miller Park adjacent to the campus.