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Compost Classroom - Practical Application of Recycling Passion
Issue: July 01 2000
St. Louis Chapter Demonstration Project
Issue: June 01 2000
Giving Back
Middlesex School
Cornell University
Xeriscape Garden
Issue: April 01 2000
Beach Art
Issue: February 01 2000
Environmental Car Care Kit
Issue: January 01 2000
Heart Transplant
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
Shady Grove Trail Park
Lighting Innovations
Issue: April 01 1999
The 1998 ASLA Annual Meeting...A Beautiful Learning Experience!
Issue: December 01 1998
A Recipe for Neighborhood Beauty
Issue: July 01 1997
Creating a Neighborhood of Affordable Housing
A Gem of a Tribute
Issue: September 01 1996
A Gen of a Tribute
LASN Remembers...Celebrating the Lives of Three of California's Best
Unusual County Park-School District Partnership Provides Neighborhood Parks in Washington State
Issue: July 01 1996
From The Publisher
Issue: March 01 1996
Oceans of Smiles
Issue: January 01 1996
Morikami Park
Issue: March 01 1994
Raymond F. Kravis Center For The Performing Arts
Issue: February 01 1993
LASN Within the Profession February, 1993
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