TMHA Parking Lot Project

Author(s) Information

Steven Hickman, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis ObispoFollow
Jack Gugale, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis ObispoFollow

College - Author 1

College of Architecture and Environmental Design

Department - Author 1

Construction Management Department

Degree Name - Author 1

BS in Construction Management

College - Author 2

College of Architecture and Environmental Design

Department - Author 2

Construction Management Department

Degree - Author 2

BS in Construction Management

Date

6-2024

Primary Advisor/Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Bryan Knakiewicz, College of Architecture and Environmental Design, Construction Management Department

Abstract/Summary

The Transitional Mental Health Association (TMHA) parking lot project in Edna, California, aimed to construct a 4,400 SF decomposed granite (DG) parking lot for the TMHA’s Youth Treatment Program (YTP). TMHA’s YTP involves giving children in a transitional housing state a safe and welcoming place to live while addressing the problem of unhoused children in San Luis Obispo County. This initiative involved extensive grading, forming, surveying, and installing the necessary infrastructure to ensure both functional and aesthetic improvements for the facility. The project was meticulously planned and executed during the Spring, 2024 quarter, with a budget of approximately $4,285. The successful completion of this project required careful coordination, resource management, and problem-solving. It highlighted the importance of accurate estimation, proper equipment usage, and community engagement. This paper details the project's conception, methodology, outcomes, and lessons learned, providing a thorough overview of the processes and experiences involved. It serves as an example of how academic knowledge can be applied in real-world settings to achieve significant community benefits. The project also underscores the value of hands-on experience in enhancing professional skills and readiness for future challenges as students eventually become industry professionals.

URL: https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/cmsp/819