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Prairie Stone Park Expansion
Issue: February 01 2000
COMMON BIDDING MISTAKES
Beach Art
Watershed Restoration
Issue: November 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
Issue: October 01 1999
Deep Rooted Fun!
Imaginative Play
Issue: June 01 1999
A Sense of Continuity
Far Niente
Issue: April 01 1999
A Story Garden
Issue: February 01 1999
Raising The Grade
Issue: January 01 1999
GA Contribution - Centennial Project Chosen
Issue: December 01 1998
1999: The Year of the Anniversary - The Landscape Industry Show Celebrates its 20th Anniversary
Irrigation Specialization
Issue: November 01 1998
Washington Green Industry - Industry Larger than Expected
Ripple Effect
After Sunset
Issue: April 01 1998
Mower Blades
Irrigating the Mind
Issue: March 01 1998
The Publisher's Page
Issue: January 01 1998
Play Ball! LA's Quarterback Design Team on Noteworthy Recreational and Intramural Project
Issue: October 01 1997
Update On Landscape Irrigation Trends
Issue: September 01 1997
Irrigation Technology Masters University Campus Watering Woes
The Process of Illumination
Issue: August 01 1997
A Recipe for Neighborhood Beauty
Issue: July 01 1997
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