To confirm zip line tension as well as position, a construction worker hops on a newly installed zip line, gliding along the ground. This attraction will be part of Turtle Bay’s newest addition, Adventure Area, set to open later this year. We can’t wait to test it out for ourselves!
Erected Summer of 2017, the MDG-designed veterans memorial wall features a list of veterans from Butte County along with their branch, rank, war, and dates where available. The wall extends over 65 feet in width as well as 7 feet in height.
On the other side of the wall, visible from the East parking lot and roadway, is a flag design with recessed accents, waved as if blowing in the wind. This is all complemented by railing around the perimeter of the overlook area, which sits above the contemplative and beautiful Feather River.
Starting with a Feasibility Study for Butte County in 2004, the Veterans Memorial Park was placed on three parcels next to the Feather River on Montgomery Street in Oroville.
In 2010, MDG created a Site Master Plan, 3D Color Renderings, a Marketing Packet to solicit funding, and Construction Documents. This design includes a plaza overlooking the Feather River, trail system, restrooms, parking and a park with memorial monuments. MDG provided Construction Adminstration in 2016 and 2017 for Phase 1 of the overlook.
You can learn more about the Butte County’s Oroville Veterans Memorial Park here.
MDG recently worked with Caltrans and the City of Orland to study City branding opportunities, gateway design, wayfinding at Interstate 5 and downtown Orland, including streetscape improvements along Highway 32. The improvements will make downtown an accessible and pedestrian friendly environment, bring continuity to the corridor and create a more vibrant experience that will attract new business, appeal to the existing community and promote tourism.
The design embraces the beekeeping (apiculture) aspects of the region, in addition to rich agricultural traditions. The City is excited to move forward with the plan and has had great success in their branding efforts by recently becoming the Queen Bee Capitol of North America.
With this plan in place, the City of Orland will pursue funding to execute the vision for this new design.
You can read more at Action News Now or see the Master Plan on the City of Orland website.
The intersection of Highway 20 and Highway 99 in Yuba City could receive a design update in the near future. This vital intersection is wide for the City, at seven lanes of travel in each direction, near the edge of the City’s commercial center. MDG led the planning process through the review and input of the City, Caltrans, the County, local business owners and public workshops. The design draws from the history, culture and natural environment of the region; incorporating the surrounding landscape of foothills, rivers, farming and wildlife.
You can read more about this project on the City of Yuba City website.
The Supplemental Benefit Fund (SBF), an organization formed by the City of Oroville & Feather River Parks and Recreation, is alive and well. There has recently been a request for projects to enhance the community and develop economic growth. The Feather River Conceptual Master Plan is one of the primary guides for community and development organizations to use in requesting projects. This document takes the waterfront, adjacent elements & properties and blends them into a cohesive planning area.
We know the river is an Asset… the down town and central Oroville needs to turn toward the river, ACTIVATING and ENHANCING its banks for access and viewing. It is an amenity key to the economic and social future of Oroville.
Greg Melton – MDG
You can read through the document, available here in pdf, for some highlights as to what to expect to be funded by the SBF.