Bringing a State-of-the-Art Library to Southeast Mesa

Dibble is proud to be part of the design team bringing a new community resource to southeast Mesa. The City of Mesa is expanding its offerings with a 35,000-square-foot library that will serve as a cornerstone for the growing Eastmark community. Designed to be incorporated into the existing City park site, the new library will provide residents with an inviting, state-of-the-art space for learning, connection, and discovery.

The project is being built on an undeveloped two-acre parcel and will include new utility services, a thoughtfully designed parking lot, and seamless connections to existing City facility parking. By integrating the library into the larger park setting, the design emphasizes accessibility and creates a unified civic destination where recreation, community events, and educational opportunities come together.

Dibble was proud to provide civil design services for this major campus expansion. Our team delivered grading and drainage improvements to support the building additions and site infrastructure, as well as utility upgrades and the design of three new surface parking lots to meet rising demand. Within the new building footprint, we rerouted an existing storm drain and developed new facilities to ensure proper water management. On the south parking lot, we incorporated retention basins and drywells to provide the required retention within the previously undeveloped parcel.

Safe and efficient access was also a priority. Based on our traffic impact analysis, Dibble designed a pedestrian hybrid beacon (HAWK) crossing to connect the south parking lot with the main campus, a deceleration lane to improve traffic flow, and implemented the recommendation for the Town of Gilbert to authorize a 25-mph speed limit along Banner Gateway Drive. In addition, we designed paving and hardscape improvements that complied with ADA standards, ensuring seamless access from all new parking areas to the new building and its entrances.

As part of the design team, Dibble is contributing civil engineering expertise to ensure the site is developed efficiently and sustainably. From utility planning to site access, our work is focused on supporting a modern facility that enhances the neighborhood and enriches the community for years to come.

With this addition, Eastmark residents will soon have a library that reflects the City of Mesa’s vision for innovation, accessibility, and community engagement. Dibble is honored to play a role in making this vision a reality.