Bridge Housing/Williams & Dame, The Vera
Affordable Housing
Project details
An affordable housing development project.
Humber Design Group, Inc.
Urban Civil Engineering
About the firm
Humber Design Group, Inc. is an urban civil engineering practice founded in 2014 and based in Portland, Oregon. It specializes in urban civil engineering, delivering site civil design, land use planning, public works permitting, and utility infrastructure services across the Pacific Northwest. Operating primarily within built and highly urbanized environments, the practice works in close coordination with local jurisdictions to secure public works permits. Humber Design Group, Inc. serves diverse sectors, including affordable housing, education, healthcare, hospitality, senior living, and public parks. The practice is recognized for its commitment to sustainability, holding Silver certification from the City of Portland Sustainability at Work program.
- Established
- 2014
- Team
- Small
- Firm type
- Civil Engineering · Environmental Engineering · Transportation Engineering · Water / Wastewater Engineering
Credentials
City of Portland Sustainability at Work Silver Certification · City of Portland Green Street Steward
People
Dave HumberPrincipal
Allen SchmitzAssociate, Senior Project Engineer
Kristian McCombsSenior Associate, Project Engineer
Leigh CrainSenior Associate, Controller/HR Manager
Teri MillerAssociate, Marketing Director
Capabilities
Site Civil Engineering
Delivers complete site design and engineering documentation to transition projects from conceptual design through construction.
- Civil engineering plans, specifications, and details
- Conceptual design alternatives
- Feasibility analysis
- Demolition plans
- Grading and earthwork
- Quantities and cost estimates
Land Use and Planning
Assists clients with early-stage project feasibility, due diligence, and regulatory compliance preparation.
- Civil land use and master planning
- Due diligence
- AHJ and agency coordination
- Compliance and permitting
Transportation and Streetscape
Designs public and private transportation infrastructure, access systems, and multimodal pathways.
- Access roads and street design
- Frontage improvements
- Paving and pavement rehabilitation
- Pedestrian connectivity
- Bikeways and multimodal pathways and trails
- Parking and transit stations
- Sight distance certifications
- ADA compliance and retrofit
Water and Utilities
Develops utility infrastructure designs for clean water supply, wastewater, and stormwater systems.
- Water system design
- Sanitary sewer conveyance design and analysis
- Storm sewer conveyance design and analysis
- Utility infrastructure coordination and documentation
- Septic system design
Stormwater and Environmental
Provides sustainable drainage systems, erosion management, and environmental compliance documentation.
- Stormwater management and downstream analysis
- Site drainage area and runoff analysis
- Erosion control
- OR DEQ NPDES erosion control plans and permitting
- WA DOE SWPPP erosion control plans and permitting
- Green streets and sustainable design
Public Works Permitting
Navigates local jurisdictions to secure public works approvals and permit compliance.
- City of Portland public works permits
- Local Improvement Districts design and permit plans
- Multi-jurisdiction permitting in Portland metro area and Vancouver
Parks, Plazas, and Recreation
Designs civil infrastructure for public parks, urban plazas, and community trails.
- Public parks and urban plazas
- Recreational uses and trails
Communication Towers
Supports telecommunications infrastructure with specialized site engineering and access design.
- Emergency and cellular communication sites
Industries
Affordable Housing · Commercial · Government · Healthcare · Education · Hospitality · Residential · Manufacturing · Marine · Parks & Open Space · Sports & Recreation · Infrastructure · Senior Living · Historic Preservation · Religious · Food & Beverage · Veterinary & Animal Care
Projects
Central City Concern, The Henry Building Historic (1891) Renovation
Historic Preservation
Project details
A historic renovation and affordable housing project.
Hacienda Community Development Corporation, Las Adelitas
Affordable Housing
Project details
An affordable housing development.
Housing Authority of Lincoln County, Wecoma Place
Affordable Housing
Project details
An affordable housing development on the coast.