External advisors: Jon Lau, Reno Tahoe Airport Authority; Jim Pringle, Stantec Consulting; Hao Xu, UNR College of Engineering, Civil & Environmental Engineering Department
Students: Moeses Chavez, Nicholas Duenas, Cassi Schroeder, Jordan Schroeder
The Southeast Donner Single Family Housing Development is a proposed private subdivision in southeast Reno, north of South Meadows Parkway and west of Veterans Parkway. The development is expected to provide the neighborhood of Donner Springs with 180 new single-family homes and a living area for Reno's growing population. The expansion of large businesses in the Reno area, particularly tech corporations, is expected to increase the demand for housing. The purpose of this project is to coincide with ReImagine Reno, the city of Reno’s master plan, by improving housing affordability, improving the appearance of the area and promoting economic growth.
The project consists of a series of planning, designing and construction. Land development will be one of the main focuses of this project, as it plays a key role in the prosperity of many communities. This includes the design of streets, utilities and drainage as designated by the city of Reno and similar housing projects in the project’s vicinity. Existing contours will be utilized to maximize the use of the land. Planning a project that suffices both sustainability and housing diversity for the local community is the main goal.