Roeding Park Tot Lot Improvements

City of Fresno, CA

Roeding Park Tot Lot Improvement

 QK provided engineering design and construction support, and a Categorical Exemption under CEQA for improvements to the Pine Grove and Maple Grove Tot Lots. This project consisted of replacing all existing playground equipment, installing shade structures, replacing benches, replacing trash receptacles, reviewing ADA compliance, and reconditioning rock wall equipment. Our team provided three play structure options for each tot lot, allowing the City to choose the best option for park visitors.

KCCD: Bakersfield College Agriculture Center

Rendering of the future Bakersfield College Agriculture Center
City of Bakersfield, CA

Bakersfield College Agriculture Center

The Bakersfield College Agriculture Building represents a significant milestone in the campus’s continuous upgrade. Designed to bolster the educational environment for Agriculture students, the state-of-the-art facility is a testament to the comprehensive services provided by QK as the civil engineer, land surveyor, landscape architect, SWPPP provider, and construction administrator.

The new 20,000 SF Agriculture Building is strategically located on the Bakersfield College campus and designed to house modern classrooms, laboratories, and faculty offices, providing the Agriculture Program the resources to thrive. The project’s total estimated cost is $2.5 million, with construction having commenced in December 2021.

This project is an excellent example of QK’s multidisciplinary expertise in action through our roles in designing and implementing vital infrastructural elements, envisioning outdoor spaces that promote a sense of community and facilitate learning, safeguarding against potential environmental impacts, and overseeing its smooth execution. Our work has helped create a facility that will foster learning and growth for future generations of Agriculture students.

City of Farmerville Transit Center

A transit center is center with parking spots in front
City of Farmersville, CA

Farmersville Transit Center

The Farmersville Transit Center Project is a significant development that has enhanced local transportation services. This project involved developing a new 1,400-square-foot Transit Center on Front Street in Farmersville, plus approximately 2,000 square feet of covered seating. The QK team worked closely with the City of Farmersville to coordinate the type of facility, aesthetic character, and needs. Additionally, the facility was designed to have a platform for pedestrian traffic from the San Joaquin Valley Rail line in anticipation of the proposed Cross Valley Rail connection to this facility in the future.

Outcomes

  • Enhanced Local Transportation: The Transit Center is expected to improve local transportation services, providing a new 1,400-square-foot facility with 2,000 square feet of covered seating.
  • Community Benefits: The Transit Center was designed with future connectivity in mind, including a platform for pedestrian traffic that aligns with the future Cross Valley Rail connection.
  • Environmental Resilience: Designed to meet flood zone requirements by elevating the facility more than two feet above the adjacent grade.
  • Improved Aesthetic Character: A collaborative design process ensured the facility fits local needs and integrates aesthetically with the City of Farmersville.

Rotary East Pickleball Courts

A pickleball net
City of Fresno, CA

Rotary East Park Pickleball Courts

Rotary Park is located in the City of Fresno. The Project includes eight new Pickleball Courts at Rotary East Park. Design features for the park includes lighted courts with fencing, ADA paths of travel, and amenities such as drinking fountains, benches, landscaping, all of which are subject to review of community input collected as part of the project. QK will focuses on the objectives above through tried-and-true methods that we have used at many similar parks. When designing pickleball courts and the space around them, it is essential to consider factors such as the courts’ size, surface material, sound, and overall layout. QK’s focus for this project will include the following:

  • Designing new pickleball courts to meet pickleball requirements
  • Updating areas and path of travel to new pickleball courts
  • Improving adjacent features and areas, including benches, drinking fountains, and landscaping
  • Optimizing park safety through the integration of area lighting around the new pickleball courts