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Sandlot Engineering @SandlotEng

Boutique civil engineering with big-league execution.

Joined May 2019
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We are thankful for a busy 2023 and look forward to continued success with our clients and partners. From all of us at Sandlot Engineering, have a safe and Happy New Year!
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Happy Holidays from all of us at Sandlot Engineering. We hope you enjoy this time with your loved ones and have a wonderful winter season!
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We are thrilled to partner with MLB Capital Partners on their new Spring Branch project that includes two Underbelly Hospitality restaurants and a new bar. Read more about the project: ecs.page.link/JjsQH #civilengineering #SpringBranch #HBJ
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The 15-Minute City idea has gained attention in recent year. If you've been wondering what it is, we explain how this concept makes cities more livable, sustainable, and resilient: ecs.page.link/Qe4ZH #15minutecity #civilengineering #urbanplanning #sustainability

Explaining the 15-Minute City

The "15-minute city" is a planning concept that has gained popularity in recent years, particularly in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The concept proposes that cities should be designed and...

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Walking is a great way to stay active and maintain good health, but it's not just about exercise. Walkable neighborhoods offer a wide range of benefits to residents and the community at large. ecs.page.link/sHKVp #civilengineering #walkablecities #urbanplanning

The Benefits of Walkable Neighborhoods

Walking is a great way to stay active and maintain good health, but it's not just about exercise. Walkable neighborhoods offer a wide range of benefits to residents and the community at large....

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On Tuesday the Homes for People Not Cars Act of 2023 was introduced. The bill would give property owners "sole discretion" to determine how many parking spaces to include in new or substantially renovated buildings within 0.5 mile of a major transit stop. ecs.page.link/Us8rm

Federal zoning bill would preempt local parking mandates

The legislation would give property owners "sole discretion" in deciding how many parking spaces they want to build.

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Construction recently completed on COOP Waterworks, a 124-unit apartment complex in the Houston Heights area that we designed for Urban Genesis. #civilengineering #multifamily #HoustonHeights
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Construction has begun on a new 240-unit apartment complex designed for CiviCap Partners located inside the City of Houston.  #civilengineering #multifamily #Houston #dronevideo
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Our neighbors in Austin voted to move forward with the process that would remove parking requirements city-wide for all new developments. Austin is another big city to realize the tragedy of parking minimums: ecs.page.link/6g2M8 #civilengineering #urbanplanning #parking

The Tragedy of Parking

Parking minimums and other zoning laws have made American cities untenable for any other type of transportation. It’s time we find a new way to zone our cities.

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The Clint and Mary Frances Morse Field Station designed for @HoustonAudubon had their grand opening last month. Learn more about the project: ecs.page.link/Z7cDJ #HoustonAudubon #civilengineering
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The actions we take – no matter how small – make a difference. Designing sustainable stormwater solutions is how Sandlot Engineering is helping to solve the water crisis. #WorldWaterDay #WaterAction #civilengineeering #stormwaterdesign
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Congrats to @gindesigngroup and our whole design team of @puccicafe for being named a finalist in the retail category for the Houston Business Journals Landmark Awards! ecs.page.link/GA2KF #civilengineering #retaildesign #LandmarkAwards #Houston
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Congrats to @ilbraccopostoak for being nominated in 2023 @culturemap Tastemaker Awards for Best New Restaurant. Love seeing the accolades continue for our projects! ecs.page.link/3Wa14 #ilbracco #postoak #cmtastemakers #civilengineering #restaurantdesign #Houston
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How two Houston developments show two approaches to gentrification: ecs.page.link/zgvHb #civilengineering #Houston #EastEnd
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Parking minimums are strange, out-dated and an unscientific law that is present in many city's zoning code. Great @StrongTowns article about what can be done about them: ecs.page.link/JDwR4 #civilengineering #citycodes #parking #urbanplanning

3 Major Problems with Parking Minimums

Parking minimums might sound dull, but they have an enormous impact on the financial success of your city and understanding why is crucial.

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Houston's former Exxon, now vacant, 45-story skyscraper located in downtown Houston is set to soon be transformed into a residential building. The renovation could bring new life to the downtown area ecs.page.link/b15hf #civilengineering #skyscraper #DowntownHouston #Houston
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The 2022 ranking of "green" buildings shows Texas in 9th place, demonstrating a commitment to LEED certification, according to @USGBC. ecs.page.link/CUu4j #civilenigneering #greenbuilding #sustainability #LEED
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Check out Memorial Park's 'Biggest Picnic in Texas' tomorrow to celebrate the land bridge grand opening: ecs.page.link/521Y2 #Houston #MemorialPark #civilengineering #HTX
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Transforming the East End into a walkable district would feature mixed income apartments and retail space where visitors and residents can connect to shopping and business on foot. We like the idea. ecs.page.link/uTvjc #EastEnd #Houston #civilengineering #walkablecity

This development firm wants to make Houston’s East End area a car-free neighborhood | Houston...

It would feature mixed income apartments and retail space where visitors and residents can connect to shopping and business on foot. 

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New Houston ordinance allows property owners to opt out of building sidewalk, but must pay a fee instead, preventing “sidewalks to nowhere” and helping to repair existing sidewalks. houstonpublicmedia.org/artic… #houston #sidewalks #walkability #civilengineering #landdevelopment

New Houston ordinance allows property owners to opt out of building sidewalk, but must pay a fee...

Mayor Sylvester Turner said the new fee will prevent what the city calls “sidewalks to nowhere” from continuing to develop in the city. 

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