North Pier Residential, Jersey City
Client:
Contact: 		Lincoln Property Co.
Anthony Ianuale

Relevant Project Features:
  • Utility Design
  • Brownfields Redevelopment
  • Zoning Review and Negotiation
  • Permit Review and Negotiation
  • Environmental Monitoring
  • Civil Site Design
  • Construction Support
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          Dresdner Robin is the Civil Engineering consultant on a team of Architectural and Engineering designers developing a pier-based 7-story, 297 unit residential project on the Hudson River Waterfront within the Harborside Financial Center in Jersey City.

          Dresdner Robin's scope includes feasibility studies and civil design of roadway, telecommunication and utility improvements. Dresdner Robin provides coordination with utility and regulatory agents including the NJDEP Land Use Regulation Program, the US Army Corps of Engineers and the Jersey City Division of Planning. The rehabilitation and reuse of an existing pier presents the project team with a number of unique design challenges including the coordination of access during construction, emergency vehicle access to the completed facilities and the layout and design of public amenity spaces. In the initial project assessment stage, Dresdner Robin assisted the owner in the evaluation of pier rehabilitation and reconstruction strategies. Working with a structural sub consultant the Firm developed a conceptual package of improvements and worked with potential contractors to develop an understanding of design and construction issues which resulted in a cost-effective rehabilitation strategy. The Project's landside connection requires the construction of an access bridge.

          Dresdner Robin coordinated the design of the bridge including the extension of utility services to the property over the access span. Fire access proved to be a major concern during the code review process. The Firm represented the Client in numerous meetings with building and fire department officials. A successful solution was reached allowing the project to proceed. Portions of the pier contained fills consisting of mixed soil and demolition debris. Dresdner Robin investigated the materials, identified contaminated sections for removal and monitored the removal and disposal activities. Dresdner Robin provides ongoing construction support for the project. The site utility program has included the layout and design of new water, electric and telecommunications services. The project is scheduled for end 2002 occupancy.