Situated near the Washington Nationals’ new baseball stadium, the Capitol Riverfront is one of Washington DC’s most prominent destinations for urban life and entertainment. Bohler Engineering provided numerous services for Monument Realty’s 55 M Street development as part of this growing community. These included site survey and design, stormwater management, drainage system design, water and sewer system design, and roadway design.
This new Ballpark District development will provide 100,000 square feet of retail space, 275,000 square feet of office space, a 196-room boutique hotel, and 330 residential units. “The Monument Realty project is being built over an existing Metro Station and with three stories of subsurface parking,” explains Project Manager Dan Duke. “The unique positioning, existing infrastructure, and urban aspects of the site required flexibility and creativity in design.”
Incorporating Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) and Low Impact Development (LID) practices, this project utilizes a green roof to reduce runoff and improve water quality. Bohler worked with the Landscape Architect to design the public space to enhance pedestrian activity and utilize planting areas for bio-retention. This particular approach was very unique; the team worked with the District of Columbia extensively for review and approval of this system.
The development of 55 M Street was highlighted by the intense collaboration of all parties involved to meet the deadline of opening day for the Nationals’ baseball season. In the midst of changing priorities and strict deadlines, the entire Bohler Engineering team succeeded in the timely completion of the design and is proud to be part of this project that will improve the quality of life for many DC residents.
