White-Daters & Associates, Inc.

Arkansas Civil Engineering at its best for over 100 years.

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About the firm

White-Daters & Associates, Inc. (WDA) is a civil engineering, surveying, and land planning practice based in Little Rock, Arkansas. Operating in Central Arkansas since 1906, WDA delivers projects from conceptual planning through construction administration for residential, commercial, institutional, and municipal clients. The practice manages land development, utility design, and urban space preservation with an emphasis on sustainable solutions and modern technology.

Established
1906
Team
Micro
Firm type
Civil Engineering · Land Surveying · Landscape Architecture

People

Tim DatersPrincipal and President

Ben WellsJunior Engineer

Bendy LiuSenior Design Engineer

Erika GliddenOffice Manager

James BlansettField Operations Manager

Capabilities

Civil Engineering

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WDA manages development projects from initial conceptualization and municipal zoning through detailed design, permitting, and final contract administration.

  • Construction Administration and Layout

    Coordinating on-site construction observations, layout services, as-built surveys, and certified monthly progress estimates.

  • Water and Wastewater Systems

    Designing municipal and private utility systems, including pipeline extensions, relocations, and treatment infrastructure.

  • Stormwater and Flood Management

    Developing stormwater routing, retention structures, drainage solutions, and erosion control plans.

  • Roadway and Bridge Design

    Planning and designing transportation infrastructure including streets, public roads, and structural bridges.

  • Lakes and Dams Engineering

    Designing and analyzing private and municipal lakes, retaining dams, and water impoundment structures.

Land Planning and Surveying

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The practice utilizes advanced data collection systems to establish clear land boundaries, mapping property rights and interest for developers.

Urban Design

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The team shapes functional public landscapes, balancing development goals with environmental conservation to improve local quality of life.

  • Park Master Planning

    Drafting long-term master plans and detailed designs for municipal and private park systems.

  • System-Wide Open Space Planning

    Developing municipal frameworks to preserve greenways, natural buffers, and ecological areas.

  • Streetscape and Sidewalk Design

    Creating pedestrian-friendly corridors, sidewalk networks, and active streetscape improvements.

  • Sports Complexes and Outdoor Recreation

    Designing public sports complexes, athletic fields, and specialized outdoor recreational facilities.

  • Trails Systems and Trail Design

    Planning interconnected multi-use paths, wilderness trails, and bicycle networks.

  • Community Gateways and Entries

    Designing architectural entrance features, wayfinding systems, and civic gateways.

  • Transportation Enhancements

    Engineering aesthetic and functional upgrades to existing public transport corridors.

Development Consulting

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WDA provides comprehensive pre-development research to ensure projects are financially feasible and properly oriented from the start.

  • Research and Due Diligence

    Investigating local regulations, zoning constraints, and property records before acquisition.

  • Feasibility Studies

    Evaluating development feasibility, site constraints, and physical suitability.

  • Site Elevation Analysis

    Analyzing topographical data and site grading viability.

  • Preliminary Plan Development

    Creating early conceptual layouts and site plans to guide preliminary stakeholder discussions.

Industries

Land Development · Residential · Multifamily Residential · Senior Living · Commercial · Retail · Education · Arts & Culture · Healthcare · Religious · Parks & Open Space · Water Supply · Hospitality

Projects

Chenal Valley

Little Rock, AR · Residential · Client: Chenal Properties, Inc

Project details

A 4,800-acre planned community in Arkansas featuring 32 neighborhoods, multi-family developments, championship golf courses, commercial retail, and office spaces integrated with green belts.

Episcopal Collegiate School

Little Rock, AR · Education · Client: Episcopal Collegiate School

Project details

Civil and site engineering services for a private Pre-K through 12th-grade academy utilizing over 220,000 square feet of academic and athletic facility space.

The Ranch

Residential · Client: Ranch Properties, Inc.

Project details

A planned community consisting of single-family and multi-family residential developments integrated with commercial retail and office spaces.