We have decades of experience and a committed dedication to building meaningful design solutions. Our civil engineers and landscape architects are integral partners in site design that honor natural environments while adhering to regulatory requirements.
Site design with an emphasis on design opportunities and constructability.
Meaningful design solutions inspiring people and building stronger communities for future generations.
Design for beautiful, affordable, and easy-to-maintain solutions.
By thoughtfully designing and programming a tiny lot, the Mother Seton Academy gained a learning garden, pocket park, and outdoor classroom for their middle school students.
SEE CASE STUDYThe Severn Center is a project 20 years in the making, a multi-purpose center created for children, youth, families, seniors – a place of community involvement and impact.
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SEE CASE STUDYMK is practiced in the legislative and development procedures, policies, and personnel associated with the Baltimore City review and approval process.
SEE CASE STUDYThe site design for this prototype school incorporated challenging typography, innovative stormwater management, upgraded utilities, safe access, and phasing to create a beautiful new school for the community.
SEE CASE STUDYOn a postage stamp site, MK dramatically improved the play area and outdoor community spaces while also upgrading the infrastructure.
SEE CASE STUDYMK has been the site/civil engineer for more than 25 Anne Arundel County Public Schools. Cromwell Elementary is typical of the comprehensive design and responsive customer service that we provide.
SEE CASE STUDYCommunity is at the heart of the Middle Branch Fitness and Wellness Center, creating a multi-purpose building and a recreation hub, a place of nature and activity.
SEE CASE STUDYSite design created beautiful green space and ample parking for the new animal shelter.
SEE CASE STUDYA modernization and addition project at this Charles County Middle School radically changes the pick-up and drop-off process – not only is the experience easier, but the landscaped pedestrian sidewalks add to the beauty of this site.
SEE CASE STUDYMK leadership is united by a commitment to technical excellence, proactive project management, and a long-term commitment to our valued clients. Our key staff members have decades of successful experience working on complex projects with challenging budget limitations and critical schedule milestones. Clear and consistent communications with all stakeholders ensures quality site designs and integrated landscaping.
The Tivoly Eco‑Village is reimagining over 200 vacant lots in Baltimore into a thriving, eco‑friendly community featuring 100+ net‑zero homes, green spaces, and innovative stormwater solutions.
This project is driven by MK Vice President Kristen Gedeon, PLA, LEED AP, whose 30+ years of experience in sustainable landscape design helped shape everything from native plantings to bioretention systems.
"One of the biggest challenges we faced was balancing the need for substantial grading and earthwork with preserving the natural character of the site. Every decision had to align with our commitment to sustainability while meeting the community's needs," Kristen shared.
Proof that great design and collaboration can create a lasting impact. We thank our partners on this project for their efforts and commitment: Affordable Homes & Communities, Revital Design, and Urban Green, LLC.
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Transforming a former industrial site into a vibrant community hub takes vision, collaboration, and thoughtful engineering. We’re incredibly proud to have played a role in bringing the Middle Branch Fitness and Wellness Center to life.
A huge thank you to Baltimore Recnparks for the opportunity to present alongside their talented team on a snowy March Day on the project. Together with GWWO Architects, we’ve helped create a space in Cherry Hill where recreation, wellness, and nature combine.
This 20-acre transformation delivers real value to the community, including:
➡️ Renovated pool and updated gathering spaces
➡️ New fitness and wellness amenities
➡️ Shared-use trail and dedicated fitness loop
➡️ Ripken artificial turf field and soccer field
➡️ Future phases with a dog park and basketball courts
MK provided civil engineering, cost estimating, and value engineering services. The site’s history as a former incinerator facility introduced complex environmental challenges — most notably ash contamination. Working closely with regulatory agencies, our team developed a solution to safely cap impacted soils. To address stormwater with minimal disturbance to underlying materials, surface sand filters and sand filter trenches along the turf field were constructed.
Located within the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area, the project also required careful navigation of environmental regulations, including off-site tree mitigation.
Projects like this are what community-centered design looks like — turning challenging sites into spaces that serve and uplift neighborhoods. If you’re in Cherry Hill, take a walk along the new trail and experience it for yourself.
The Building Congress & Exchange is taking us out to the ballgame for Hard Hats in Birdland next Tuesday!
We're looking forward to catching up with industry colleagues over cold brews while cheering on the Orioles — will you be there?
⭐ MK is a proud partner of the Building Congress & Exchange.
