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After all the waiting and watching, in high anticipation, students at Bonita Elementary School in Santa Maria were able to run and enjoy their new 35,000 square-foot turf playing field!  With the new synthetic turf field the school doesn’t have to shut down the field anymore due to holes, mud, and/or other safety concerns; the students now have a safe

This new state of the art, high solids anaerobic digestion facility in SLO County has been converting organic waste into carbon-neutral biogas and high-grade natural compost since September 2018. Team Oasis is proud to have facilitated the permitting process for the first Kompogas Plant in North America, a subsidiary of the Swiss-based Hitachi Zosen Inova (HZI) . The facility supports

With the completion of the Hart High School Varsity Softball Field, it brought up the impact the pandemic has had on all team sports, especially youth.  During the pandemic, team sports became almost non-existent causing isolation and team fragmentation.  In the following years, post-pandemic, there has been a surge in demand for team sports and participation continues to increase as

Branch Elementary in Arroyo Grande hosted their annual Bronco Stampede in March. This year had an added twist, as they went with a “Color Run” theme.  The students had a blast running in the flying colors and mud (thanks to the recent rain)!  The Bronco Stampede is the second largest fundraiser of the year put on by Branch PTO. The

A special screening of the documentary “Wade in the Water, a Journey Into Black Surfing and Aquatic Culture” took place on February 23, 2024 at the Park Cinemas in Paso Robles. Featuring surfer Tony Corley, a SLO county native and founder of the Black Surfing Association, the film aims to “reclaim the 1,000-year-old tradition of Black surfing. Braiding historical accounts

Oasis Associates, Inc., is proud to be involved with Landscape Architectural services for this much-needed and beneficial multi-family residential project located on the south end of Broad Street in San Luis Obispo. Our work scope included planting, irrigation and site amenity design, as well as future administration through the construction process. About the project: Broad Street Place is a new

KSBY Article A new residential community is being built on the southern edge of San Luis Obispo, which will bring 720 new homes, mixed with commercial space, several parks, multi-use trail systems, and ample open space. The developer, Wathen Castanos Homes (http://www.wchomes.com ) has a rich tradition of building quality homes and communities, and will continue that here in SLO.

In addition to her responsibilities as an associate planner, Emily Ewer is also quite adept at creating works of art of the cozy kind, in this case a colorful quilt with a geometric shape pattern. Other masterpieces include: sweaters, mittens, scarfs, and beanies… among other creative items. Also, if you look closely, you’ll notice the quilt is hanging from the

Congratulations, Sunita & Daniella on your gorgeous new building and the 1st Class A food commissary in SLO County. Being no small feat, the Oasis principals and staff are proud to be part of your project and know that you will be wildly successful in your ventures! For more information on The Kitchen Terminal, or to rent a space, please

Hotel Cerro, a full-service luxury hotel in downtown San Luis Obispo, is set to open early 2020. The 4-story, 65-room hotel offers a variety of amenities – from a rooftop pool deck to an edible garden. At Oasis, we were presented the task of designing the hotel’s private guest room patios, terraced garden areas with seating, and selecting plants for

Peoples’ Self-Help Housing (PSHH) breaks ground at the future location of their San Luis Obispo corporate office! With the 50th anniversary of PSHH quickly approaching, the completion of this new 23,000 square-foot building will be the pinnacle of a celebratory year. The expansion of Peoples’ Self-Help Housing is a result of the need for affordable housing throughout the tri-county area. Anticipated

On September 12th, we hosted the Wathen Castanos Homes Transition and Gratitude Celebration at the site of the proposed Avila Ranch Housing Community in San Luis Obispo! Wathen Castanos Homes is committed to the San Luis Obispo community and the betterment of the lives of the people that live here. We are thrilled to welcome them as the new owners

There is a new church in town! Grace Central Coast held a ground-breaking ceremony on June 7th at their first permanent location in Arroyo Grande. About three years ago, Five Cities residents and members of the orginal campus in San Luis Obispo decided that they wanted to attend a church that was closer to home and their community. Grace 5Cities

After a year of putting off our rigorous training regimens, Team Oasis still came back strong at the 2018 Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) ‘Dodge for a Cause’ Dodgeball Tournament. This fun and energetic fundraiser for the BBBS non-profit organization brought the community together at the Avila Bay Resort. Teams came dressed up – either silly or serious – and

In recent news, Hitachi Zosen Inova (HZI) has officially opened their San Luis Obispo facility! The Kompogas SLO facility will be the first of its kind for the company in the United States. Yard and food waste from residential and commercial areas will be collected and delivered to the facility, measuring up to 36,500 tons annually. The new Kompogas facility

The Landscape Architecture team at Oasis Associates has designed several outdoor gathering spaces, each with a unique function, as part of a whole “mini-campus” for the biotech manufacturing company, Promega Biosciences (PBI). Termed the “organic chemistry arm” to Promega Inc. of Madison, WI, PBI develops and manufactures synthetic organic chemistry products locally in San Luis Obispo. Looking to expand, the

Spotted in the SLO Life Magazine! Bruce Brandenburg and his ‘Little Brother’ Shane Blume were found taking pictures next to Oasis’ painted cow from the 2016-2017 San Luis Obispo Cow Parade. Bruce and Shane met each other through the non-profit organization called Big Brothers, Big Sisters – a community of individuals seeking lifelong, empowering relationships with children facing adversity and

Oasis and the client team of one of our regional shopping centers recently provided a vacant 76,000 SF retail building as a training space for the local SWAT team. As part of the exercise, a group of volunteers from Oasis Associates participated as role players in active shooter scenarios. This provided the SWAT team with dynamic and unpredictable players to

Oasis Associates has prepared visual simulations for the California Department of State Parks’ 5-year mitigation plan which aims to increase vegetation and dust control measures within the Oceano Dunes. As of September 14th, the plan has been approved and mitigations are underway. Dust from the dunes has reportedly caused negative impacts on the residents of the Nipomo Mesa. As the

Oasis Associates was proud to donate our time and expertise to the restoration of Price Historical Park. We worked closely with the Friends of Price House President (FOPH), Eddie McDermott, to prepare plans of their proposed landscape modifications that would meet building and design codes for the City of Pismo.  As active members of our local community we were honored to

Purpose: A Prime Project A Team Effort for a Worthy Cause Oasis Associates, Inc. is pleased to be a sponsor of CowParade SLO, a local art event with an international reputation. CowParade, which first began in Chicago in 1999 and has been hosted in such illustrious cities such as Paris, Madrid, and Rome, boasts a fundraising total of “over $30

Four local leaders talk workforce housing In September the San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce – in partnership with the Economic Vitality Corporation, the Home Builders Association of the Central Coast and the California Association of Realtors – hosted a second housing summit that brought employers, developers, planners and lenders to the table to discuss the challenges that hinder and

Landscaping That’s Designed to Nurture Excerpt from The Tribune news article (Dec. 23, 2015): Family Care Network, which provides family-based therapeutic foster care to children of San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties, is the brainchild of founder and chief executive officer Jim Roberts. He worked carefully with Oasis Associates Landscaping, brainstorming ideas for incorporating low water varieties with welcoming bursts of

As a reponsible environmental steward, Oasis Associates, Inc. recently installed a beautiful, low water-use landscape design utilizing dry-stacked stone, boulders and gravel, and replaced the turf grass with drought-tolerant plant material.

Marian Regional Medical Center Announces the Completion of the Ferini-Ardantz Healing Garden and Courtyard Garden will provide a tranquil retreat for reflection and enhance the services to our patients, staff and physicians SANTA MARIA, CA – June 16, 2014 – Marian Regional Medical Center (MRMC), which along with Arroyo Grande Community Hospital (AGCH) and French Hospital Medical Center (FHMC), are Dignity Health’s Central

Rosetta wins Honorable Mention, Green New Construction Award at the 2013 USGBC-C4 Green Awards Ceremony The Annual Green Awards recognize outstanding green achievements along the California Central Coast as part of USGBC-C4’s ongoing efforts to encourage and celebrate sustainable living. The USGBC Green Awards highlight innovative design, construction, products, businesses, schools, governments, and educational programs in our community. The juried

During the annual BIG Event fundraiser for the San Luis Obispo County Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS), Carol Florence was presented with their 2012 Legacy Award in honor and appreciation of her outstanding support and contributions. During her tenure as Board President, the agency won national recognition from BBBS of America as 2009 Agency Board of the Year, and has

Oasis Associates, Inc was presented two awards last night by the Obispo Beautiful Association “in recognition, appreciation, and gratitude for your special effort in enhancing the visual attractiveness of the San Luis Obispo Community”. Projects included the Laurel Creek Community Center and Meathead Movers corporate office. For more information on the Obispo Beautiful Association, visit www.obispobeautiful.org

A full house was on hand to witness the groundbreaking of a spectacular mixed-use project located in downtown San Luis Obispo.  Marsh Street Commons consists of 5 ground-floor office/retail spaces with 4 spacious residential lofts above, and 8 single-family detached homes.  Oasis provided the conceptual plans and construction documentation of all hardscape, planting, and irrigation improvements. For more information on

The heavy machinery was out in full effect for the groundbreaking of Rosetta | Level’s new corporate office building.  This 45,000 s.f. building is a showcase of contempoary design, and features creatively-designed exterior spaces for their 300± employees to enjoy.  Oasis Associates was involved in the permit processing, entitlements, approval requirements, and overall landscape architectural design from conception to finish.

Oasis Associates is honored to donate our time and services to “Friends of Price House, Inc.” a local organization created to preserving, restoring, and displaying the Price family home and grounds in Pismo Beach.  We’re grateful to be presented with a plaque recognizing our commitment to their worthy cause.  For more information on Friends of Price House, or to donate,

William S. Hart Union High School District Work is set to begin this month on track and athletic field improvements at Placerita Junior High School in Newhall, California. The Phase 1 project scope includes renovation and replacement of the existing track, baseball and soccer fields, including a new 400-meter track and field events, new soccer fields, and pedestrian access and

Storm Water Management in California Oasis Associates is pleased to announce that Michael Cripe and Bryan Balling have both successfully passed the required state examination for QSD / QSP providers (Michael – QSD, and Bryan – QSP). Pursuant to State Order No. 2009-0009-DWQ and 2010-0014-DWQ, most projects resulting in the disturbance of greater than or equal to one acre must

On behalf of Excelaron LLC, our client since 2007, and the Cal Poly Orfalea College of Business, we were pleased to coordinate and present “An Evening with Spencer Abraham”. As the former United States Secretary of Energy and author of a new book “Lights Out”, our moderator, Dean of the College of Business, David Christy asked poignant and timely questions