Residential

Libertad Apartment Complex

Libertad is an 80-unit apartment complex offering affordable housing for Cedar City residents. Built on a hillside adjacent to the city golf course, site grading was extremely difficult because of the steep slope of the existing property. A 14-foot tall retaining wall was built to support the public road elevated above the golf course. Also, a 22-foot tall retaining wall was constructed to retain the City property and its included water tank.

Watson Engineering collaborated with the City to work around existing water line easements and infrastructure. As part of the approval process, Watson completed a road dedication for public use, allowing for access to the site and other parts of the town.

Although the property was appropriately zoned for apartments, the client encountered some resistance from surrounding neighbors. Watson Engineering took a thoughtful, measured approach to the building permit process.

Libertad Apartment Complex
Cedar City, Utah