Freeman

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About the firm

Freeman is a multidisciplinary land development practice based in Hartford, Connecticut, committed to transforming spaces and strengthening communities through integrated design and engineering. Serving public, private, and institutional clients across the Northeast, the practice provides site civil engineering, landscape architecture, land surveying, traffic and transportation engineering, geotechnical engineering, and environmental sciences. It delivers comprehensive land development solutions that balance site functionality, regulatory compliance, and community impact.

Established
2009
Team
Small
Firm type
Civil Engineering · Geotechnical Engineering · Landscape Architecture · Transportation Engineering · Land Surveying · Environmental Engineering

People

Rohan FreemanPresident & CEO

Diana ColcordExecutive Vice President

Tristan WallaceManager of Civil Engineering

Chris TonziManager of Geotechnical Engineering

Dan WhiteManager of Environmental

Michelle RudyHBMI Manager

Valerie MartinoMarketing Manager

Jennifer KeenOffice Manager

Capabilities

Civil Engineering

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Comprehensive site design and infrastructure planning balancing site functionality, regulatory compliance, and community impact.

  • Site Layout & Design

    Full-service site layouts optimization for public, private, and institutional developments.

  • Grading & Drainage Design

    Precise terrain modification and drainage plans to secure site stability and direct runoff safely.

  • Stormwater Management & Low-Impact Development (LID)

    Sustainable drainage solutions, green infrastructure, and environmental footprint reduction designs.

  • Utility Infrastructure Design

    Comprehensive engineering for water, sewer, gas, and electric distribution networks.

  • Roadway & Sidewalk Design

    Design of municipal roads, pedestrian walkways, and complete streetscape elements.

  • Erosion & Sedimentation Control

    Defensive management plans to protect local soils and aquatic pathways during and post-construction.

  • Permitting & Regulatory Support

    Navigating local, state, and federal compliance, including zoning and environmental permits.

  • ADA Accessibility & Compliance

    Ensuring public access routes, parking facilities, and layouts meet all regulatory design standards.

  • Construction Administration

    On-site coordination, plan interpretation, and scheduling support during active build phases.

Landscape Architecture

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Designs public and private open spaces that support community and site-development goals.

  • Open Space Design

    Plans open-space improvements for site and community projects.

  • Streetscape Design

    Designs streetscape elements for public-realm projects.

  • Community Green Areas

    Develops green-area concepts for civic and institutional settings.

Land Surveying

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Provides surveying services that support development, design, and construction.

  • Boundary Surveying

    Performs boundary surveys for land development and ownership needs.

  • Topographic Mapping

    Prepares topographic mapping for design and permitting.

  • Construction Layout

    Provides construction layout support for active projects.

Geotechnical Engineering

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Evaluates subsurface conditions to support foundation and site design decisions.

  • Subsurface Investigations

    Investigates soil and subsurface conditions at project sites.

  • Soil Analysis

    Analyzes soil properties for design recommendations.

  • Foundation Recommendations

    Develops foundation recommendations for proposed improvements.

Traffic & Transportation Engineering

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Supports roadway and site access decisions through traffic and transportation engineering.

  • Traffic Impact Studies

    Evaluates traffic effects of development and infrastructure changes.

  • Roadway Alignment

    Supports roadway alignment and circulation planning.

  • Pedestrian Accessibility

    Reviews pedestrian routes and accessibility needs.

Environmental Sciences

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Assesses environmental conditions and regulatory needs for development projects.

  • Site Assessments

    Reviews site conditions for environmental considerations.

  • Regulatory Compliance

    Supports compliance with environmental permitting and review requirements.

  • Ecological Studies

    Evaluates ecological conditions and development impacts.

Industries

Government · Land Development · Infrastructure · Transportation · Commercial · Mixed-Use · Sports & Recreation · Wastewater · Education · Residential

Projects

UConn Football Complex

Connecticut · Sports & Recreation · Client: University of Connecticut

Hartford Intermodal Triangle - Bushnell Park North

Hartford, CT · Transportation

South Hartford Conveyance Tunnel

Hartford, CT · Wastewater

Goodwin College

East Hartford, CT · Education

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