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Koi Ponds
Issue: January 01 2000
Water Dimensions Creating Residential Water features
Landscape Ornaments
In Defense of the American Landscape
Issue: November 01 1999
Urban Trees
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
The Soul of a Resort
Issue: August 01 1999
Raising The Grade
Issue: January 01 1999
Mediterranean Magic
Landscape Irrigation Science
Issue: November 01 1998
Green Infrastructure - Approach is Popular with Communities and Legislators
Issue: October 01 1998
Buffer Zone
Issue: September 01 1998
Corridor Character
Issue: August 01 1998
Estate Tax Relief
Issue: July 01 1997
New Urbanism Without Nostalgia
Publisher's Page
Issue: March 01 1997
Central Park and City Park... More in Common Than Meets the Eye
A Masterpiece Of Nature
Issue: February 01 1997
A Touch of Distinction
Issue: January 01 1997
The Right Way to Do It:
Golden Environments
Issue: September 01 1996
Los Angeles Landscape Ordinance Sets National Precedent
Back From the Brink: People Make the Difference in Downtown Design
Issue: July 01 1996
Seaworthy Solution is Turning the Tide on Beach Erosion
Issue: February 01 1996
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