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OUR EXPERIENCE

Downtown Sarasota

Resume of Recent Projects

QUAY SARASOTA

2014-2021

*Melanie served as project manager and design civil engineer for the master development of QUAY Sarasota, a 14-acre waterfront district in the heart of downtown Sarasota. This redevelopment project includes a vertical and horizontal mix of residential, hotel, retail and restaurant uses.  The Quay was re-developed by Greenpointe, and more about the Project can be seen here:


https://quaysarasota.com/


*Melanie Smith performed this work under the employment of Stantec

Scenic Multi-Use Trail (MURT) and Waterfront District

2014-2019

*Melanie Smith, PE, served as Project Manager and Design Civil Engineer for the design, permitting and construction of the Pedestrian/Bike Waterfront and Scenic MURT, as well as the Waterfront Park. This project included significant improvements to the existing canal system, as well as the improvements for the roundabout at Fruitville and US 41. The contractor SWIFT Construction showcases this project in their portfolio- see link below:


https://jonfswiftinc.com/portfolio-items/the-quay/


The BLVD

2017-2019

*Melanie served as project manager and design civil engineer for the 49-luxury condo project located at US 41 and the BLVD of the Arts in downtown Sarasota. Every unit in this building has been designed with unobstructed views of Sarasota Bay. Please see link below for more information.


https://blvdsarasota.com/


Healthcare Experience

ACHA permitted projects

Sarasota Memorial Hospital - Venice

2017-2021

*Melanie Smith, PE provided Civil Engineering, Planning and Entitlement Services for FLAD Architects. The project consisted of a 65-acre master plan, and entitlement for a new 110-bed Hospital, with 60,000 gsf Medical Office Building, and Central Energy Plant in Venice, FL. Melanie supported the team by providing permitting services through multiple jurisdictions (FDOT, City of Venice, SWFWMD, FAA, FDEP/FDOH, and Sarasota County).


https://www.smh.com/smh-venice

Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute Oncology Tower at SMH

2016-2021

*Melanie Smith, PE provided Civil Engineering, Planning and Entitlement Services for FLAD Architects. The project entailed reconfiguring the front door of the hospital in order to build the tower, while still keeping the Hospital at full Capacity, and during a Pandemic. Melanie supported the team by providing permitting services through multiple jurisdictions (FDOT, City of Sarasota, SWFWMD,  and FDEP/FDOH).


https://www.smh.com/OncologyTower

Cornell Family Behavioral Health Pavilion - SMH

2020-2021

*Melanie Smith, PE provided Civil Engineering, Planning and Entitlement Services for Gresham Smith. The project entailed a complex design in and around existing facilities, including the Central Energy Plant and Loading Dock.  Melanie supported the team by providing permitting services through multiple jurisdictions (FDOT, City of Sarasota, SWFWMD,  and FDEP/FDOH).


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtwl2hQ-I0w


Award Winning Teams

Under AIA contracts

Ritz Carlton Residences

2016-2020

*Melanie Smith, PE, provided Civil Engineer design and permitting support for the SB Architect Team. The 73-Unit, 18-story luxury condo Tower opened to residents in 2020, and provides views of Sarasota Bay, and walkable access to the waterfront, the Quay and downtown. The KolterUrban website is below:

https://www.kolterurban.com/portfolio/the-ritz-carlton-residences/

Bayso

2018-2021

*Melanie Smith, PE, provided Civil Engineer design and permitting support for the SB Architect team. The 18-story luxury 149 unit condo building is located in the heart of downtown, with access to all the amenities downtown Sarasota and its beaches have to offer. The Kolter website is below:


https://www.kolterurban.com/portfolio/bayso/

Quay Apartments by Lennar

2017-2021

*Melanie Smith, PE provided Civil Engineer design and permitting support for the DorskyYue Architect team.  The 12-story development will feature 240 luxury multifamily homes with over 13,000 gsf of ground floor retail space.


https://quaysarasota.com/



Residential Land Development Experience

Large-Scale Residential

Milano - Venice

2014-2016

400-unit single-family subdivision, which included complicated stormwater design techniques. Melanie Smith performed the Project Engineer and Project Management duties for the Neal Communities Team.

Aria - Venice

2016-2019

150-unit single-family luxury subdivision, which included complicated stormwater design techniques. Melanie Smith performed the Entitlement and Project Management duties for the Neal Communities Team.

Vicenza - Venice

2017-2019

500-unit single-family subdivision, which included complicated stormwater design techniques and environmental challenges. Melanie Smith performed the Entitlement and  Project Management duties for the Neal Communities Team.

Melanie Smith, PE has passionately performed Engineering and Land Development duties for her clients for 14+ years. She lives, works and enjoys her projects everyday!

Mel-Haven Engineering, LLC

5342 Clark Rd #1182, Sarasota, FL 34233, United States

941-468-3742

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