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Light It Up!
Issue: March 01 2002
Habitat Restoration
Issue: November 01 2001
Reigning in Austin
Issue: October 01 2001
ASTM Standards
Issue: September 01 2001
Interior Plantings
A Gift of Light
Issue: April 01 2001
Winter Light
Invasive Species Update
Issue: February 01 2001
America's Cup Waterfront 2000 Development at Aukland Harbor, New Zealand
Issue: January 01 2001
Homestead Therapy Garden
Issue: December 01 2000
In Memorium - Clarence Roy
A Forest Grows at Lincoln Elementary School
Issue: November 01 2000
Boston Schoolyards - Learning To Play
Issue: September 01 2000
Coastal Journey - Streetscapes of Southern California
Issue: August 01 2000
THE SOUTHERN LIVING GARDEN BOOK
Part II: Ohio Seeks To Upgrade Its Title Act For LA's
Issue: July 01 2000
Compost Classroom - Practical Application of Recycling Passion
Americans Spend Record Amount on Lawn Improvement
St. Louis Chapter Demonstration Project
Issue: June 01 2000
Cornell University
California Riviera
Issue: April 01 2000
North American Trees Encyclopedia
Issue: January 01 2000
Collaboration Is The Key - Pennsylvania/Delaware Chapter of ASLA
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
Urban Trees
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