Engineering the Framework for Modern Living
Hanover Stoneham is a five-story, 270-unit multifamily development located in Stoneham, Massachusetts. The project transformed an underutilized office and warehouse property into a modern residential community with structured parking, integrated amenities, and thoughtfully designed outdoor spaces.
RJ O’Connell & Associates provided civil engineering, land planning, and site design services, supporting the project from early permitting through construction.
Behind the finished product is a highly coordinated utility network. RJOC engineered the site’s drainage systems to manage runoff efficiently while aligning with regulatory requirements and site constraints. Every pipe, connection, and elevation was carefully considered to ensure long-term performance and reliability.
Grading and earthwork were approached strategically from the outset. RJOC developed balanced cut-and-fill solutions to reduce excess hauling while maintaining design intent.
Curbing, walkways, and site edges were detailed to guide movement, define space, and support the overall structure of the site.
Stormwater management was a critical component of the project. RJOC designed and implemented infiltration systems that handle volume efficiently while meeting stringent environmental standards. These systems operate quietly beneath the surface, ensuring the site performs as well as it presents.
What was once a low-density office and warehouse site is now a fully realized residential community. RJOC approached the project with a clear goal: unlock the site’s full potential while navigating constraints with intention.
From early planning through final execution, every decision was grounded in feasibility, efficiency, and long-term performance.
Services
- Lead Consultant/Project Manager
- Survey
- Masterplanning
- Feasibility Studies
- Site/Civil Engineering
- Stormwater Management
- Environmental Permitting
- Land Use Permitting
- Construction Documents
- Construction Phase Services
Permitting
- Select Board Site Plan Approval
- Planning Board Special Permit for Use
- Stoneham Stormwater Board Drainage Approval,
- Conservation Commission Order of Conditions
- MWRA 8m Permit
- NPDES Construction General Permit
Team
- Architect: Cube 3
- Landscape Architect: GWH
- Traffic Engineer: Vanasse & Associates
- Wetland Scientist: Lucas Environmental