As part of their Senior Design Capstone course, Civil & Environmental Engineering students will create designs for development of a new residential neighborhood in Inwood, as well as a stormwater management plan for the site. 

The City of Inwood is exploring the development of a new residential subdivision on City-owned property to help accommodate future housing needs and support community growth. The site requires evaluation to determine an appropriate subdivision layout while addressing existing stormwater management challenges. During heavy rainfall events, portions of the property experience flooding and poor drainage, making stormwater planning an essential component of future development.

This project will develop a conceptual subdivision plan that balances residential development with effective stormwater management and supporting infrastructure. Students will evaluate existing site conditions, analyze drainage patterns, and prepare conceptual engineering recommendations that improve the site's resilience while creating a functional and attractive neighborhood. The project will provide the City with planning-level concepts that can guide future engineering design and implementation.

The design team will:

• Evaluate existing site conditions, topography, soils, utilities, and drainage patterns.
• Assess stormwater management challenges and identify opportunities to reduce flooding and improve site drainage. Incorporate stormwater management practices into the site design using traditional and nature-based solutions where appropriate.
• Develop a conceptual residential subdivision layout that considers lot configuration, roadway alignment, utility access, and open space. Consider infrastructure, constructability, sustainability, and long-term maintenance in subdivision planning.

Deliverables may include:

• Existing conditions and site analysis and topographic and drainage evaluation
• Conceptual residential subdivision layout
• Conceptual stormwater management features, such as detention or retention facilities, drainage improvements, and green infrastructure
• Preliminary cost considerations and implementation recommendations
• Final report with conceptual plans, maps, and supporting recommendations