Construction Value
Unit Apartment Complex
The Project
RK&K collaborated with Enterprise Community Development, Inc. and Torti Gallas to deliver civil and site design services for the redevelopment of the Mizpah Presbyterian Church site in Richmond, Virginia’s Highland Park neighborhood. Completed in the fall of 2024, the project transformed the vacant site into a 66-unit, energy-efficient apartment complex that integrates the preserved façade of the historic church into its design.
The team managed all aspects of site development, including field surveys, utility availability assessments such as pressure and flow testing and storm drainage capacity analysis, site demolition planning, and a neighborhood traffic and parking study. These efforts laid the groundwork for the construction of modern residential housing in one of Richmond’s historic neighborhoods.
In partnership with Cite-Design, RK&K developed a full site plan that incorporated new parking facilities, upgraded sidewalks and streetscapes, utility connections, and stormwater management systems. Special attention was given to detailed site grading, ensuring seamless integration of the service entrance, commons plaza, hardscape, landscape, and lighting features. The preserved façade of the Mizpah Presbyterian Church was thoughtfully incorporated as a central architectural element in the commons plaza, maintaining a connection to the neighborhood’s heritage.
Stormwater management posed a unique challenge due to the urban location and aging infrastructure. RK&K addressed these challenges with innovative solutions, including disconnected roof drains releasing into grassed detention swales, oversized subsurface detention pipes, and restrictor orifice plates to regulate flow. These systems were tied into a double-chamber gas trap junction, connecting to the city’s combined sewer and stormwater system, ensuring compliance with modern regulations.
The completed Highland Terrace Apartments offer a mix of one-, two-, and three-bedroom units, serving households earning between 40% and 60% of the area median income. This $14 million development provides much-needed affordable housing while preserving the architectural character of the neighborhood. Nearly 140 years after the original church was built, the completed project stands as a testament to thoughtful redevelopment that balances historical preservation with modern infrastructure and community needs.
RK&K collaborated with Enterprise Community Development, Inc. and Torti Gallas to deliver civil and site design services for the redevelopment of the Mizpah Presbyterian Church site in Richmond, Virginia’s Highland Park neighborhood. Completed in the fall of 2024, the project transformed the vacant site into a 66-unit, energy-efficient apartment complex that integrates the preserved façade of the historic church into its design.
The team managed all aspects of site development, including field surveys, utility availability assessments such as pressure and flow testing and storm drainage capacity analysis, site demolition planning, and a neighborhood traffic and parking study. These efforts laid the groundwork for the construction of modern residential housing in one of Richmond’s historic neighborhoods.
In partnership with Cite-Design, RK&K developed a full site plan that incorporated new parking facilities, upgraded sidewalks and streetscapes, utility connections, and stormwater management systems. Special attention was given to detailed site grading, ensuring seamless integration of the service entrance, commons plaza, hardscape, landscape, and lighting features. The preserved façade of the Mizpah Presbyterian Church was thoughtfully incorporated as a central architectural element in the commons plaza, maintaining a connection to the neighborhood’s heritage.
Stormwater management posed a unique challenge due to the urban location and aging infrastructure. RK&K addressed these challenges with innovative solutions, including disconnected roof drains releasing into grassed detention swales, oversized subsurface detention pipes, and restrictor orifice plates to regulate flow. These systems were tied into a double-chamber gas trap junction, connecting to the city’s combined sewer and stormwater system, ensuring compliance with modern regulations.
The completed Highland Terrace Apartments offer a mix of one-, two-, and three-bedroom units, serving households earning between 40% and 60% of the area median income. This $14 million development provides much-needed affordable housing while preserving the architectural character of the neighborhood. Nearly 140 years after the original church was built, the completed project stands as a testament to thoughtful redevelopment that balances historical preservation with modern infrastructure and community needs.
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