by admin1 | Monday, March 31, 2025 |
THK team members are currently working with CDOT to improve I-70 at the base of Floyd Hill in Clear Creek Canyon. The six miles of roadway reconstruction includes the complete realignment of I-70 and Highway 6 through the canyon. The realignment requires approximately 3 miles of new bridge structures, over 20 rock cuts, 3,000 linear feet of creek bank restoration. THK, Yeh and Chinook are all three responsible for the rock cut design and aesthetics. Yeh is specifically responsible for rock cut and slope stabilization design along with rock fall mitigation. THK is responsible for all forest and riverbank restoration, project aesthetics, recreation improvements, and CPW SB40 permits. Additionally, all three consultants were involved with helping to establish the new roadway alignments. THK and Yeh have worked for decades on mountain road development in Colorado. The experience and knowledge of this team will ensure that Park access roads are safe and aesthetically pleasing with rockfall mitigation. Additionally, ECO Resolutions planned and designed all the wildlife mitigation including roadway wildlife crossing structures.
by admin1 | Monday, March 31, 2025 |
THK Associates, Inc., in partnership with HR Green and CDR Associates, provided a comprehensive approach to address the City’s trail system analysis and recommendations. The team conducted thorough research, collaborated closely with city staff, and engaged with the public through various methods throughout the project.
by dvmosomy | Thursday, September 12, 2024 |
Fishers Peak, standing at an elevation of 9,633 feet, is an iconic landmark in southern Colorado, serving as a majestic backdrop to the City of Trinidad. In September 2019, the vast 19,200-acre expanse known as the Crazy French Ranch was transformed into Fishers Peak State Park (FPSP), marking Colorado’s 42nd State Park. This ambitious endeavor was made possible through a collaborative effort involving key partners, including Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW), The Nature Conservancy, Trust for Public Land, Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO), and the City of Trinidad. Right from the outset, the project was guided by two fundamental pillars:
To offer world-class recreational opportunities while preserving and promoting the park.
To ensure long-term ecological conservation.
The Fishers Peak State Park Master Plan, meticulously crafted by THK Associates, Inc. and ERO Resources, serves as a comprehensive blueprint for infrastructure development. It outlines the envisioned future state of the park and aids in determining its long-term physical development. The Master Plan was developed through a collaborative and interactive process, informed by both scientific expertise and the sentiments of the public. Engaging over 300 stakeholders, including local Native American Tribes, the plan adeptly strikes a balance between the imperative of safeguarding the park and the opportunity for meaningful human access and recreational activities.
Furthermore, the Master Plan establishes overarching management objectives and strategies. It identifies various management zones within the park, each tailored to the existing natural resource conditions. These zones range from enhancing and managing development areas to conserving and preserving the park’s natural resources. The Master Plan envisions a diverse range of uses, encompassing recreational activities, wildlife and habitat conservation, the protection of natural resources, trailheads, parking facilities, and the creation of a visitor’s center.
The Fishers Peak State Park Master Plan was finalized in the fall of 2020, marking a significant milestone. Subsequently, the THK Team designed an initial trailhead and unveiled twelve miles of trails in conjunction with the completion of the Master Plan. In 2023, an additional six miles of trails were added. Currently, construction is underway for a one-mile trail leading to the summit of Fishers Peak. This ongoing work is part of the broader vision outlined in the Master Plan, which seeks to make Fishers Peak State Park a cherished destination for residents and visitors alike, while safeguarding its ecological integrity.
by dvmosomy | Tuesday, August 8, 2023
THK recently finished the design and construction documents for Anythink Nature Library in Thornton, CO. The entire design philosophy for this project is to allow any visitor to find their place in nature by providing a variety of outdoor spaces that serve as different discovery opportunities. THK incorporated a small botanic garden area which includes a sensory, pollinator, desert, Colorado native, mountain, and prairie gardens. A learning garden was designed to allow the library to teach anyone and everyone about planting, maintaining, and harvesting vegetables or other foods. A community garden was also designed and it includes 30 garden plots, compost processing, a beehive area, and a food forest.
