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Thalden Corp.
Issue: October 01 2000
Hardscaping Enhances Status and Value
The HOK Planning Group
Hardscape Applications
Issue: August 01 2000
Casino Windsor - Harmonious Streetscape in Ontario
California Water Law
Issue: July 01 2000
New Government Relations Manager Joins ASLA
Issue: June 01 2000
Middlesex School
Illuminate the Possibilities
Issue: April 01 2000
Ladera Ranch
Jazz Casino
California Riviera
Lightfair International 2000
Issue: February 01 2000
Landscape Ornaments
Issue: January 01 2000
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
SMMA - Symmes, Maini & McKee Associates Multi-disciplinary approach to site
Issue: September 01 1999
Las Ventanas al Paraiso - A New Vision of Luxury
Issue: August 01 1999
From Concept To Completion the design/build approach
Issue: January 01 1999
Deep Cuts Cause Deep Concerns - Proposed Cuts in Staff Create Concern
Issue: October 01 1998
Beighley & Associates
Georgia LAs Work With Reps
Issue: June 01 1998
FASLA 1997 Donald Carl Brinkerhoff
Issue: December 01 1997
The Rapture of Chelsea
Issue: September 01 1997
New Urbanism Without Nostalgia
Issue: July 01 1997
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