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BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE Hi-Tech Demands . . .Hi-Tech Designs . . .Hi-Tech Solutions
Issue: May 29 2003
Manassas Battlefield Park
Issue: April 16 2003
TPI President Provides 2003 Industry Perspective
Issue: March 01 2003
Park Brings Residents Back to River
Power Struggle:
Firms of San Joseq
Issue: December 23 2002
Middlebrook Gardens
Issue: October 01 2002
The Community Comes Together
Issue: September 01 2002
Movers & Shakers
FASLA 2000 Ellis L. Antunez
Issue: October 01 2000
St. Louis Chapter Demonstration Project
Issue: June 01 2000
Middlesex School
Deep Rooted Fun!
Issue: October 01 1999
The City of Plano initially conceived the property to be developed into a typical, suburban recreation park, complete with ball fields and tennis courts. Upon initial site reconnaissance, however, the planning team discovered a site that could become more of an asset for the community and add a unique facility to the city's collection of parks. The property sits in the transition zone between the Blackland Prairie region and the Whiterock Escarpment, home to a variety in animal and plant habitat. An inventory of existing species revealed that a remnant "Blackland Prairie" plants were reclaiming the old farmstead and begging for attention. Site diversity also included the Indian Creek Tributary and over 80 feet of natural topography change. The opportunity presented itself for a park based on preservation and educational discovery. The end result: the Arbor Hills Nature Preserve.
The city embraced the suggestions of MESA Design Group to develop the Nature Preserve concept and contracted them to lead a team for master planning the park and completion of Phase I construction drawings. The grand opening of Phase I was appropriately marked by the ceremonial throwing of a "seed ball" (clay mixed with seeds which are gradually dispersed through rain) over the hillside overlook.
Arbor Hills Nature Preserve
Celebrating the 100 Year History of Landscape Architecture (part I)
Issue: September 01 1999
Spotlight on Primates
Issue: March 01 1999
Fight Brewing Over Largest Wildlife Refuge
Issue: April 01 1997
The Evolution Of An Ideal
Central Park and City Park... More in Common Than Meets the Eye
Issue: March 01 1997
Prairie
Issue: August 01 1996
Forecasting Future Scenery
Issue: January 01 1995
LASN Within the Profession April, 1993
Issue: April 01 1993
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