Upland Design Ltd.

Texture, movement, play, surprise and color define the design philosophy of Upland Design, Ltd. The firm is in its 11th year and works in the areas of park and recreation planning, sports fields, natural areas, trails, playground design, camp grounds, day use sites, volunteer coordination, zoning board submittals, permit assistance and grant writing.

Staff members incorporate green principles by using permeable paving, bio-swales, rain gardens, recycled content materials and locally manufactured products.

The firm has two principals and two designers, including licensed landscape architects, certified playground safety inspectors and LEED AP. Technology and software used include AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite and SketchUp.

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South Mill Creek Community Park, Batavia

The design team at Upland Design began a master plan project with the Batavia Park District in 2006 for a 32-acre undeveloped site. The firm met with neighbors, community recreation groups and an adjacent residential facility for developmentally disabled adults. Input from these groups set the design goals. Above all, the site was to be a family-fitness oriented site with high accessibility throughout.

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Peck Farm Improvements: Overlook, Amphitheater and Butterfly Garden, Geneva

Peck Farm has become a community gem with its historic farmstead along with native prairie and wetlands. To enhance the area and provide an outdoor meeting space, Upland Design created a classroom-size overlook deck on the north side of Peck Lake. The materials include recycled lumber deck and rails along with concrete piers. Interpretive signage and built-in benches make the space a place for all to enjoy.

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