Boulevard Market Retail Redevelopment in Brooklyn Center, MN.
Civil engineering for the redevelopment of an existing retail center: site reconfiguration, stormwater upgrades, utility modernization, and ADA improvements with construction phasing that kept tenants open for business.
The Challenge
Boulevard Market was a redevelopment of an existing retail center in a heavily trafficked suburban corridor. The site required significant reconfiguration to support new tenants, modernize access, and update utilities, all while maintaining operations for existing businesses.
Civil design needed to address aging infrastructure, revised site circulation, ADA compliance, and stormwater improvements within a limited construction window.
Civil Engineering Contributions
Updated the overall site layout to improve access, circulation, and parking geometry. Developed a new grading plan to tie into existing structures while providing compliant pedestrian routes and smoother vehicle transitions.
Evaluated the existing stormwater system and designed improvements to address water quality and drainage flow, working within the constraints of existing infrastructure and limited space for new detention.
Redesigned sanitary and water services to accommodate new building configurations, updated meter placements, and coordinated connections with utility providers to avoid service interruptions.
Developed accessible routes, ramps, and transitions from parking to storefronts, meeting current ADA standards and enhancing the center's overall walkability.
Phased design allowed parts of the site to remain open to the public during construction. Coordination with ownership and contractors ensured continuity for existing tenants and minimized business disruption.
The Outcome
Civil design supported a refreshed, modernized site layout that helped attract new tenants and improve customer experience.
Grading, drainage, and access were brought up to current standards while respecting constraints of the original development.
The phasing strategy and clear construction documents supported efficient execution without major change orders or delays.