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Folsom California is an interesting mix of history and sophistication, with a natural flare. The city boasts many attractions: an historic downtown area, a zoo, Folsom Lake and Dam, an auto mall, factory outlet stores, and the bustling Folsom Gateway Shopping Mall, which boasts a Kohl’s, Sam’s, and Best Buy. |
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Phase 1 of Folsom Gateway Mall was designed by RSC partners Rick Chavez and Jim Vanderpost. When it came time to expand the mall with Phase 2, it was only natural for this dynamic team to be called upon again. The newest phase consists of seven buildings and is anchored by Bed, Bath and Beyond and Petsmart. The recent expansion project had to tie into the existing potion of the mall, which is located to the east of the new buildings, and had to fit between an existing office building to the west, Iron Point Road, Highway 50 and a wetlands area. To add to the challenge, the parcel where the new buildings are located had a great deal of vertical relief. Accommodating the vertical change required extensive grading. To provide vehicular connection and cross access to all three projects, RSC Engineering designed step pads through the new project. Retaining walls were added on the southern boundary to maintain the integrity of the existing wetland and drainage features. These features allowed for the creating of the mall expansion while melding the existing buildings and natural appeal of the area.Preparing for the expansion of this retail center called for RSC Engineering to provide comprehensive planning and engineering services for The Evergreen Company, including:
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