Residential
Innovative Residential Engineering and Design
From single-family master planned communities to urban high-rises, our multidisciplinary residential team brings client visions to life by delivering integrated and efficient developments. As a top engineering, design, and planning firm, we offer comprehensive local expertise and relationships backed by national resources. Our residential team supports large- and small-scale projects and partners with national, regional, and local clients from entitlements all the way through construction.
Our services for residential projects include:
- Zoning and Entitlements
- Civil Design
- Traffic Planning and Engineering
- Community Master Planning
- Due Diligence
- Landscape Architecture
- Environmental Services
- Pump Station and Utility Design
- Surface Water
Projects
Explore Our Residential Development Expertise
Single-Family
We design communities around your specifications and proactively address risks to keep projects on schedule and exceed expectations. As a trusted advisor, we partner with both local developers and many of the nation’s single-family residential home builders, including Lennar, D.R. Horton, PulteGroup, Meritage Homes Corporation, and M/I Homes.
Our knowledge of local government codes, special financing districts, and our clients’ development goals allow us to maximize lot yield. From permitting to site selection, public support, traffic studies, drainage, and environmental strategy, Kimley-Horn’s proven track record of responsiveness and active collaboration is an invaluable asset to your next residential development.
Multifamily
With extensive suburban, urban high-rise, mid-rise podium, and wrap experience, we work with clients and design teams to optimize density and resident experiences. Kimley-Horn’s creative and logical community designs bring functionality, sustainability, and aesthetics to residents and the surrounding community. We can help cut costs through efficient design, leaving more budget for landscaping and amenities to impress residents. Leveraging Kimley-Horn’s innovative solutions and in-depth understanding of local municipal permitting processes, we support a swift and efficient speed to market for your projects.
Senior Living
From accessibility to ADA compliance, Kimley-Horn develops thoughtful spaces that align with different levels of senior living communities. We have experience with independent living communities, assisted living communities, skilled nursing communities, and more. Our professionals can help you:
- Select a site that suits your community’s needs
- Shorten permitting times
- Design or improve ADA compliance and improve accessibility and experiences for residents, staff, and visitors
- Assess required parking spaces for your community
Build-to-Rent
Our build-to-rent (BTR) teams across the nation have honed their skills in overcoming jurisdictional hurdles and heightening community confidence around this growing residential market. We coordinate with land planners, local officials, and community stakeholders to take projects from concept through construction.