The Story

Monteith Place exemplifies our firm’s expertise in urban design, landscape architecture, and civil engineering, showcasing our ability to transform challenging sites into vibrant, sustainable communities. This 55-acre residential development in Huntersville, North Carolina, demonstrates our commitment to creating diverse, pedestrian-friendly neighborhoods while preserving and enhancing environmentally sensitive areas.

Our design approach prioritized a mix of housing types, including 155 detached single-family homes, 44 duplex units, and 20 townhomes, all seamlessly integrated within a carefully planned street network. This variety not only caters to diverse housing needs but also fosters a more inclusive and dynamic community environment.

When tasked with this project, we faced significant challenges. The original site plan, developed by others, would have resulted in the destruction of sensitive ecosystems and excessive development costs, while also violating current environmental regulations. Our team’s innovative redesign not only addressed these issues but also elevated the entire concept of the community.

Our master planning process involved a public design charrette, a collaborative approach that proved crucial in navigating local development moratoriums and achieving successful rezoning. This engagement process allowed us to incorporate community feedback, resulting in a design that resonated with both future residents and the broader Huntersville community.

The site’s location within a sensitive watershed presented unique civil engineering challenges. We developed innovative water quality facilities that not only met but exceeded local and state regulatory requirements. These features serve dual purposes, protecting the local ecosystem while adding aesthetic value to the community.

Our comprehensive scope of services encompassed master planning, rezoning efforts, site construction documentation, and subdivision plan approvals. This holistic approach allowed us to maintain design integrity throughout the development process, ensuring that our vision for a sustainable, livable community was fully realized.

Monteith Place stands as a testament to our firm’s ability to balance complex environmental considerations with the demands of modern residential development. By preserving natural streams and wooded areas, implementing innovative stormwater solutions, and creating a diverse, walkable neighborhood, we’ve delivered a project that sets a new standard for sustainable community design. This development demonstrates how thoughtful planning and engineering can create spaces that are environmentally responsible, socially inclusive, and economically viable, all while enhancing the natural beauty of the site.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​