Finding a low-cost and safe single-family home in Tallahassee, can be challenging. Our senior design project, Green Acres at Pedrick, focuses on solving this issue by designing a subdivision near the intersection of Mahan Drive and Pedrick Road.
We produced a plan to maximize space and provide modest homes in a safe and lovely area. We created a road, houses, sidewalks and much more. The new stormwater inlets, ponds, swales and pipes in our design reduce flooding during rain events. Streets and sidewalks provide easy access to area and ensure pedestrian safety. New trees replace those impacted during construction to add the feeling of being in nature.
We also included utilities (water and sewer lines) and fire safety to provide each house with clean water and efficient facilities. These combined aspects make Green Acres at Pedrick an excellent place to live, allowing families to own a home of their own and the chance to develop a community — turning Green Acres at Pedrick into more than just a housing area.
Paul Abiri, Marc Maschio, Austin Pierce, Dominic Trunkett
Sean Martin, Ph.D., PE, FRSE
Magnolia Engineering Scott Kell, P.E.
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