Site Planning
Bishop Engineering has been developing site plans for residential, commercial, and industrial projects throughout Iowa for over 50 years. We listen from the start.
Each project starts with a great plan
With experience going back to 1959, our staff has developed the experience and knowledge to plan for and adapt to any issues that arise during the development planning and construction process. Bishop prioritizes our clients’ needs and expectations from the outset of any project. Taking the time to talk through the ultimate goals of a project helps our professionals better understand how best to accomplish those goals. Throughout the process we pay attention to everything from utility connections, to storm water management, to site grading constraints, and circulation patterns. For any project to be successful it also requires a level of long-term planning and we will help our clients address issues such as long-term maintenance, life cycle and replacement of components, and phased implementation when necessary.
Site planning and development services include:
Commercial (office/retail)
Industrial
Residential (single family and high density)
Municipal
Education and athletics
For Civil Services:
Concept Planning
Design Layout
Sustainable Stormwater Design
City Review Process and Approvals
Detail Construction Documents
Bidding Services
Grading Plans
Utility Layout and Sizing
Construction Administration
ADA Compliance Design
Landscape design
Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan
Featured Projects
Heritage at Grimes
475-Acre Mixed-Use Development
Bishop did all of the underlying development for this 475-acre mixed-use area. This included the creation of a major four-lane road to connect residential areas with businesses, schools, and recreation. Bishop's careful infrastructure planning and attention to detail resulted in a functional and multi-faceted community. Our road design also included two multi-lane roundabouts. Bishop navigated approval from the Iowa Department of Transportation for the Highway 141 connections. Little Beaver Creek, a major natural stream crossing in the area, was integrated into our drainage plans and required extensive modeling and the Corp of Engineers approval. The preservation of this natural drainage solution saved the developer hundreds of thousands of dollars by opting for a smaller culvert and pedestrian tunnel that doubles as stormwater conveyance for larger storms. This feature and the project’s four water retention lakes contributed to the visual appeal of the community and the charm of the development as a whole.
Details
1,000+ residential units with an elementary school
4 water retention lakes
Towncenter with associated park
Hurd Plaza at Jordan Creek
Commercial plaza with ongoing development needs
Bishop served as the lead civil consultant through multiple phases of the plaza’s development and provided all civil and landscape components and public improvement plans. In addition to helping lay out the overall concept and adapting utility and stormwater needs to the existing infrastructure surrounding the site, Bishop prepared the site plan for Dick’s Sporting Goods, with connected properties for TJ Maxx and Home Goods.
This site included the design of underground vaults for detention and fire booster pump water lines to serve the development. Ongoing additions and store needs require a great deal of communication and Bishop facilitated negotiations between the owner, the City of West Des Moines and all interested parties.
Details
Extention of Jordan Creek Mall corridor
Underground detention systems
Adaptive site design based on tenant needs
