EMC Group Limited provided civil engineering, site servicing, grading, and stormwater management for the York Region – Mapleglen Retirement Residences at 2141 Major Mackenzie Drive in Vaughan. As a significant seniors' residence, the project required civil engineering solutions that support the building's specialized program while meeting municipal infrastructure standards and environmental compliance requirements. The project's LEED certification objectives required sustainable site engineering strategies that complement the building's green design features.
Project at a Glance
- Location
- 2141 Major Mackenzie Drive, Vaughan, ON
- Type
- Institutional
- Status
- Completed
- Certification
- LEED
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Institutional • Vaughan • ON
Site grading was designed to provide fully accessible approaches to the facility while maintaining positive drainage across all paved and landscaped areas. Parking lot design incorporated efficient circulation patterns and pedestrian safety features, with surface drainage directed to the stormwater collection system.
Project location — 2141 Major Mackenzie Drive
Engineering a seniors' residence for long-term performance
Sustainable site engineering supporting green building certification
Seniors' Residence — designed for decades of reliable service
Sustainable site engineering for LEED certification
The York Region – Mapleglen Retirement Residences's LEED certification objectives required EMC Group to incorporate sustainable design strategies into the site engineering. Green infrastructure elements, enhanced stormwater treatment, and water conservation measures were integrated into the civil engineering program to support the project's sustainability goals.
The York Region – Mapleglen Retirement Residences reflects EMC Group's extensive institutional engineering portfolio—delivering infrastructure that meets the elevated standards expected of public facilities while supporting the municipality's long-term asset management objectives.
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