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Preserving Walden Pond
Issue: November 01 2001
Creating Showers of Light
Issue: April 01 2001
Invasive Species Update
Issue: February 01 2001
BUILDING UP THE FUTURE
Issue: December 01 2000
ASLA Show Recap
Licensure
From The Publisher
Issue: September 01 2000
Casino Windsor - Harmonious Streetscape in Ontario
Issue: August 01 2000
Walking for Livable Communities Pro Bike/Walk 2000
Issue: July 01 2000
Golf for Turf Research
Xeriscape Garden
Issue: April 01 2000
Fertilization
Issue: February 01 2000
New Six Flags Water Park
2000 Calendar of Events
Issue: December 01 1999
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
Civic Art
Celebrating the 100 Year History of Landscape Architecture (part I)
Issue: September 01 1999
Carol R Johnson - A Landscape Architectural Practice Takes Root
ASLA and Beyond...National Plans for the Centennial
Issue: February 01 1999
In Memory - Jerry Loomis, FASLA 1936-1998
Protecting Open Spaces - Wilderness Society successful in fight for LWCF funds
Issue: December 01 1998
LASN News October, 1988
Issue: October 01 1998
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