All-Precast Concrete Parking Structure Glen Ellyn Civic Center Parking Structure Glen ellyn, IllInoIs When Glen Ellyn, Ill., was facing a parking shortage, the village identified a possible solution to this problem in an unused plot of land that couldn’t be transitioned for retail because it was located behind the civic center. The plot of land had potential as a location for a parking garage, but only if it could accommodate several unique constraints. The site had a zero lot line and was banked by multiple structures. Along with the civic center, it abutted residential dwellings, restaurants, hair salons, government buildings, and a dance studio, so disruption during the project would have to be kept to a minimum. The site also had only one access point, and the owner wanted whatever was built on the site to match the local archi-tecture without exceeding a limited budget. “Precast concrete lent itself really well to this project to help address all of these issues,” says Victor Ritter, principal, Shive-Hattery. Choosing precast concrete minimized the challenges of working on the small jobsite and helped accelerate the schedule while mitigating the risks of working through the win-ter months Key Project Attributes ❚ Precast concrete design accommodates a zero line project site with minimal disruption. ❚ Reusable forms allowed for intricate patterns on a budget. ❚ The architectural façade seamlessly blends into the surrounding historic district. Project And PrecAst concrete scoPe ❚ Build a five-level parking garage with 277 spaces. ❚ Precast concrete panels support a double-tee flooring system and provide lateral load resistance. ❚ Precast concrete erection was completed in six weeks.
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