Appletree Terrace - Burlington

Trudell Consulting Engineers (TCE) has been involved with the design of Appletree Terrace since 1988. Appletree Terrace is a residential project that includes 148-units designed specifically to fit into an existing community that contains both single-family units and condominiums. Municipal connections to water and sewer are included in the site design.

In the development plans, a balance is created between wetland preservation and on-site amenities. On the 19 acres of wetlands at Appletree Terrace, the design impacts a mere one-third acre. A pesticide plan has been created to meet city standards, and a series of ponds, including a bioretention pond, were designed to minimize impact on wetlands downstream and Lake Champlain.

Lighting has also played an important role in the development of Appletree Terrace. Two different light fixtures have been proposed – one fixture is designated for the parking areas, and the other for the proposed new city street. The light fixtures designed for the street were made for the city of Burlington, and have now become the city’s standard. Light levels on the street conform to the city’s regulations.