Project Update: Downtown Gridley Streetscape

The attached photos and master plan are for streetscape improvements in downtown Gridley, CA. Original plans called for brick sidewalks and crosswalks but value engineering turned the brick sidewalks into a 4’ square pattern to match the existing walks. Crosswalks were kept standard.

Unique streetscape elements include the bulb out corners for pedestrian space, curved brick seat walls and columns with black site furniture accents; kiosk, benches, plant containers, bike racks,

Caper Acres Park Redesign Updates!

Here at Melton Design Group, most of us are locals – born and raised in Chico, CA. So you can imagine our excitement when we were approached by the city to give our iconic park, Caper Acres, a face lift.

Our conceptual plans for Caper Acres Park are currently in review with the City of Chico. With the city, we have redesigned the park to maintain it’s character, but improve safety regarding equipment and the overall park. 

Butte County Master Gardeners Host FREE Workshops!

The Butte County Master Gardeners are hosting a series of one hour workshops in March on how to keep your plants alive during severe drought and what changes to make in your landscape to create a drought tolerant garden for the future.

All workshops are absolutely FREE and reservations are NOT required, just show up at the Chico Library on the corner of 1st Ave and Sherman Ave from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. on the following days: 

Santorini, Greece

On this cloudy day we are dreaming of travels to clear water and sunshine. Majestic views, the use of timeless terracing to experience a 360 degree view of the Aegean Sea.  Black and red sand beaches, whitewashed buildings, a unique and one-of-a-kind landscape that is a backdrop for perfection.

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Just in case you didn’t hear…

We are officially one of five landscape architects on call for the city of Davis, CA!

We are SUPER excited, as UC Davis is our Principal Landscape Architect’s alma mater. We are honored to be chosen out of over 30 firms in California. Thank You Davis!

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