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Cornell University
Issue: June 01 2000
When Less Light is Better
Issue: April 01 2000
City Playgrounds
Issue: March 01 2000
Fertilization
Issue: February 01 2000
Water Dimensions Creating Residential Water features
Issue: January 01 2000
INASLA Annual Meeting - 100 Years, 100 Parks projects highlighted
Issue: December 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
Civic Art
Geller Associates Strength through teamwork
Issue: September 01 1999
ASLA 1999 Class of Fellows
FASLA 1999 Edward J. Olinger
A Sense of Continuity
Issue: June 01 1999
Far Niente
Issue: April 01 1999
AWPI Searches for Treated Wood Structure Designs
Issue: March 01 1999
Spotlight on Primates
Century's Best Wood - AWPI Searches for Treated Wood Structure Designs
Exploring the Capabilities - GIS Use in Landscape Architecture
Issue: June 01 1998
New Urbanism Without Nostalgia
Issue: July 01 1997
A Recipe for Neighborhood Beauty
In the Lap of Luxury:
Doing It The Hard Way
Issue: April 01 1997
MAUNA LANI: A DESTINATION RESORT IN HARMONY WITH THE ENVIRONMENT
Issue: February 01 1997
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