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Engaging the Campus Community
Issue: June 01 2000
School Session
Giving Back
California Riviera
Issue: April 01 2000
When Less Light is Better
Lake Eola
Issue: March 01 2000
Global Friendship - JFK Park Promotes Unity
Beach Art
Issue: February 01 2000
Landscape Ornaments
Issue: January 01 2000
Water Dimensions Creating Residential Water features
Awards A Plenty - Merit, Honor and Medallion Awards Abound
Issue: December 01 1999
Outlook 2000 and Beyond
FASLA 1999 Laurie D. Olin
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
Livability Issues - Landscape Architects and architects could have a major role in alleviating problem
From The Publisher
Deep Rooted Fun!
Heart Transplant
SMMA - Symmes, Maini & McKee Associates Multi-disciplinary approach to site
Issue: September 01 1999
Martha Schwartz, Inc. - Exploring the relationship between art, culture and landscapes
Copley/Wolff Joint Venture - From frog ponds to highway surface restoration
Carol R Johnson - A Landscape Architectural Practice Takes Root
Celebrating the 100 Year History of Landscape Architecture (part I)
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