Harrison Street Parking Lot Feasibility Study

Colman Engineering was engaged to design two separate parking lots along Harrison Street, following a prior feasibility study. The project included boundary and topographic surveys, as well as comprehensive site design addressing grading, drainage, stormwater management, and utility relocations, including a required sewer main relocation.

Designing in a low-lying area presented challenges, requiring careful consideration of drainage in flat terrain and tight grading conditions for stormwater management. Colman Engineering worked to maximize parking capacity within these constraints while ensuring compliance with JMU, City of Harrisonburg, and state agency requirements.

Each parking lot design featured entrances, sidewalks, lighting, erosion control, and landscaping. Additionally, Colman Engineering prepared an Environmental Impact Report for DEQ approval, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and supporting JMU’s sustainability goals.

These improvements provide safe, efficient, and integrated parking facilities to accommodate JMU’s growing demand, serving students, faculty, and staff while enhancing campus infrastructure.