On 8/27/18 the Parks Foundation and Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board invited the public to view and comment on the design progress of Water Works, hosted at the Mill City Museum. The following presentation was given by the project team.
In early 2019 Habitat for Humanity in Paterson, NJ contacted the APA-NJ chapter to talk about their need for a team of volunteer planners. They wanted to create a concept for a green space along the Passaic River in the Northside Neighborhood of Paterson, NJ. They wanted two types of green space; a walkway along the river, called Riverwalk, and a sports fields in an area along the river dominated by abandoned and marginal industrial and residential properties. The Northside Neighborhood is across the Passaic River from Downtown Paterson.
The principal goal of these Guidelines is to advise homeowners and designers about ways to locate and design development that maintains the character of the community and the natural setting.
This portfolio displays work completed in the Master of Architecture and ecological design program at the University of Oregon by Vivek Sarma. In addition, it includes work samples as an architectural designer at Kann Partners in Baltimore, MD
On 8/27/18 the Parks Foundation and Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board invited the public to view and comment on the design progress of Water Works, hosted at the Mill City Museum. The following presentation was given by the project team.
In early 2019 Habitat for Humanity in Paterson, NJ contacted the APA-NJ chapter to talk about their need for a team of volunteer planners. They wanted to create a concept for a green space along the Passaic River in the Northside Neighborhood of Paterson, NJ. They wanted two types of green space; a walkway along the river, called Riverwalk, and a sports fields in an area along the river dominated by abandoned and marginal industrial and residential properties. The Northside Neighborhood is across the Passaic River from Downtown Paterson.
The principal goal of these Guidelines is to advise homeowners and designers about ways to locate and design development that maintains the character of the community and the natural setting.
This portfolio displays work completed in the Master of Architecture and ecological design program at the University of Oregon by Vivek Sarma. In addition, it includes work samples as an architectural designer at Kann Partners in Baltimore, MD
Presentatie voor workshop rond octrooien/patenten opzoeken in de database Espacenet. In dit deel wordt uitgelegd wat een octrooi juist is en hoe je het aanvraagt.
2016 - - - The Year Ahead in Real EstateTom Blefko
Sales meeting covering predictions for the year 2016 in real estate. Additional topics also include the use of Videolicious app, explaining cost vs. value, and five ways to connect with your sphere of influence.
Barbara Corcoran's Keynote Address at Inman Connect Spotlights this Sales Mee...Tom Blefko
Sales meeting about NAR's Code of Ethics, the new mortgage disclosures coming in August, and the keynote address from Inman Connect featuring Barbara Corcoran.
부동산 대박을 꿈꾸며 토건 개발식 도시계획을 다수가 지지하는 한 도시는 점점 삭막해지고 삶의 근거들은 파괴된다. 밑으로부터(Bottom Up) 시민에 의해 전개되는 도시계획은 도시에 공동체와 진정한 교류와 소통의 사건이 일어나는 공공 장소를 만들어 낸다. 유럽 주요 도시들에서 전개된 주요 사례들을 밀도 있게 보여주는 전자북이다. 이제 자본과 권력이 강제하며 서민의 삶을 몰아내는 도시개발은 중단되길 바란다. 이런 희망을 공유하는 이들을 위한 전자북
Conservation Development in Jerome Village: A Case Study of Responsible Devel...OHM Advisors
http://www.ohm-advisors.com - Conservation development is a hot topic in community planning circles. It represents a new way of thinking about planning for development. Rather than choosing one of two extremes - rapid growth and anti-growth, community stakeholders and planners can pursue a third path. This presentation, Conservation Development in Jerome Village: A Case Study of Responsible Development on the Suburban Fringe, was created by Bird Houk, a division of OHM, based on one of its landmark projects. Jerome Village is a 1600-acre mixed-use development just outside metropolitan Columbus, Ohio. Jerome Village is a great example of a new planning philosophy, using the ‘best’ of Smart Growth and Conservation Development principles to create sustainable rural communities.
Conceptual design plan of how the proposed Los Angeles River Improvement Overlay Ordinance could enhance land use development in the Highland Park area of Los Angeles, California
Seaport Working Group Guidelines & Principles - Community Board 1 Open HouseGale A. Brewer
SWG was formed by Manhattan Borough President Gale A. Brewer, Speaker Sheldon Silver, Councilmember Margaret Chin, and Manhattan Community Board 1 in late February, with the purpose of engaging in a candid, community-driven dialogue about development in and around the South Street Seaport Historic District - particularly the proposed mixed use development plan for the New Market Building and Tin Building site by the Howard Hughes Corporation.
1. Hannah M. Higgins, RLA, ASLA
1412 North Bosworth Avenue, #2
Chicago, Illinois 60642
(630) 452-4551
hmhiggins@gmail.com
2. Hannah M. Higgins, RLA, ASLA
Urban Design Projects
NW 86th Street Corridor Streetscape Improvements (Iowa DOT)
Clive, Iowa
Virginia Street TIF District Improvements (IDOT) and
Downtown Streetscape Improvements
Crystal Lake, Illinois
Campustown Streetscape
Champaign, Illinois
Waukesha Fox River Corridor
Waukesha, Wisconsin
DuPage Children’s Museum Metra Connection
Naperville, Illinois
Western Avenue Median Improvements (CDOT)
Chicago, Illinois
Lake Street and Maypole Avenue Master Site Plan
Chicago, Illinois
Green River Pattern Book
South Suburban Chicago, Illinois
Lake Riverdale Sustainable Master Plan (grant application)
South Suburban Chicago, Illinois
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3. Hannah M. Higgins, RLA, ASLA
NW 86th Street Corridor Streetscape
Hitchcock Design Group Throughout the years, the downtown core was dispersed and
Client: City of Clive multiple uses became scattered throughout Clive. In a response
to reinvigorate the Northwest 86th Street corridor as a central
Location: Clive, Iowa destination, the City’s leadership recognized the importance of
Size: 1 mile creating a master plan for the redevelopment of the corridor.
Project Type: The master plan focused on strategies for improving traffic flow,
Public land-use, and linkage between the corridor and intersecting
Urban Design greenbelt trail. The streetscape improvements were organized into
Iowa DOT three implementation phases, with the first phase going out for bid
in Spring 2009. This phase includes the Clive main entry sign, the
Crossing Guard Shelter, End Piers at every intersection, paving
enhancements and landscape improvements.
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4. Hannah M. Higgins, RLA, ASLA
Virginia Street TIF District Improvements
Client: City of Crystal Lake In the fall of 2006, the City of Crystal Lake engaged Hitchcock
Location: Crystal Lake, Illinois Design Group to develop a strategy to enhance the Virginia Street
Corridor. Project scope included studying the area, determining
Size: 1 mile opportunities for improvements and creating a Master Plan to guide
Keywords: development. The resulting Streetscape Master Plan summarized
Public recommended streetscape improvements, inclusion of public art,
Urban Design enhanced parking facilities and the analysis and recommendations
IDOT for revitalizing the Virginia Street Corridor.
Phase 1 construction documents have been completed, which
includes gateway monuments, signage, planters, enhanced paving
and street trees. Further phases will be implemented as funding from
the Tax Increment Financing District become available.
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5. Hannah M. Higgins, RLA, ASLA
Fox River Corridor
Hitchcock Design Group Having acted as the lead consultant throughout multiple phases
Client: City of Waukesha of development, Hitchcock Design Group was responsible for
facilitating consensus through a series of public design charrettes
Location: Waukesha, Wisconsin during the Master Plan phase. The challenge was developing a
Size: 2.5 miles design that satisfied a multitude of users, balancing wants and
needs within budget constraints, and relying not only on public
Project Type:
improvements but private sector investment. The design team
Public
consisted of market analysts, hydrologists, civil engineers, and
Urban
Hitchcock Design Group’s landscape architecture design staff. The
Riverwalk
development of the riverwalk has brought the region’s rich history
alive and created an outstanding centerpiece for the community of
Waukesha.
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6. Hannah M. Higgins, RLA, ASLA
Green River Pattern Book
Hitchcock Design Group The Calumet River Corridor is a unique ecosystem located in the
Client: South Suburban Mayors heart of what once was one of world’s highest concentrations of
and Managers Assoc. heavy industry. The river is now being positioned as a key amenity
Chicago Southland and catalyst to help revitalize South Suburban Chicago communities.
Economic Development Hitchcock Design Group has been engaged by the South Suburban
Corporation Mayors and Managers Association and the Chicago Southland
Location: South Suburban Economic Development Corporation to create a handbook that
Chicago, Illinois illustrates environmentally sustainable design and development
best practices. The handbook will educate the cities and promote,
Project Type: guide and inspire environmentally sustainable industrial, commercial,
Public residential and mixed-use redevelopment.
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7. Hannah M. Higgins, RLA, ASLA
Education/Institutional Projects
Technological Institute Plaza Replacement
Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois
Chase Street Plaza and Todd M. Beamer Student Center
Wheaton College, Wheaton, Illinois
Siebel Center and Alumni Center
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, Illinois
Southwest Campus Gateway and Pedestrian Corridor
North Central College, Naperville, Illinois
Naper Settlement
Naperville, Illinois
Calvary Church Entry and Gardens
Naperville, Illinois
Scullen Middle School
Indian Prairie School District 204, Naperville, Illinois
95th Street Library
Naperville, Illinois
Warrenville Public Library
Warrenville, Illinois
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8. Hannah M. Higgins, RLA, ASLA
Technological Institute Plaza Replacement
Hitchcock Design Group An original Holabird and Root design in 1942, the Technological
Client: Northwestern University Institute plaza was renovated in the 1970s to eliminate almost all
of the stairs for accessibility. Hitchcock Design Group was hired
Location: Evanston, Illinois to design, document and provide construction phase services to
Size: .75 acres renovate and restore this plaza, which included paver replacement,
stair restoration, new planting material and new lighting while still
Project Type:
providing for ADA accessibility.
Private
Education Numerous underground obstructions created interesting construction
Historical/Rehabilitation challenges. The limited space and need to maintain building access
required phased construction that is scheduled to finish in Spring
2009.
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9. Hannah M. Higgins, RLA, ASLA
Real Estate Projects
Lincolnshire Commons
Lincolnshire, Illinois
Naperville Crossings Phases 1, 2 and 3
Naperville Illinois
Lake Zurich Downtown Revitalization Phases 1 and 2
Lake Zurich, Illinois
University Village East
Chicago, Illinois
V3 Realty
Lake Hills, St. John, Indiana
Town & Country Homes
Providence, Elgin, Illinois
Del Webb/Pulte Homes: Edgewater, Elgin, Illinois
Sun City, Huntley, Illinois
Kimball Hill Homes: Settlers Ridge, Sugar Grove, Illinois
Cherry Ridge, Orland Park, Illinois
Ingham Park, Aurora, Illinois
AIMCO: The Lakeside Apartments, Lisle, Illinois
100 Forest Place, Oak Park, Illinois
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10. Hannah M. Higgins, RLA, ASLA
Lincolnshire Commons
Hitchcock Design Group Hitchcock Design Group was commissioned by DLR Group to
Client: DLR Group design, document and coordinate the landscape architecture for
this mixed-use, retail and restaurant center. The design team
Location: Lincolnshire, Illinois faced a complex village review process and high municipal design
Size: 18.5 acres expectations. The scope of work included exhibits to be used to
secure zoning changes and PUD approval, as well as construction of
Project Type:
the common area streetscapes, buffers, plaza areas, and site design
Private
for several of the individual restaurants and retail establishments.
Real Estate Commercial
Native Plantings The resulting plan offers a pilot program for creating a native riparian
edge for the site’s Lake Desantis, and offers unique solutions
allowing the owner to maximize building square footage while
keeping site views to the retail uses open.
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11. Hannah M. Higgins, RLA, ASLA
University Village East
Hitchcock Design Group When the University of Illinois at Chicago was expanding south of
Client: South Campus their Chicago campus, they created University Village, a mixed-use
Development Team development. University Village includes a combination of single
family homes, lofts, townhomes, residence halls, academic buildings,
Location: Chicago, Illinois and adaptive re-use commercial buildings. Hitchcock Design Group
Size: 10 acres has been involved as a Planner and Landscape Architect for over
250 private housing units, open space plans as well as other design
Keywords:
and construction projects located east of Halsted.
Private
Real Estate Responsibilities include schematic design, contract documents, and
Mixed-Use construction observation for site features including plant material,
pavement types and sidewalks, precast piers and obelisks, lighting,
fencing, signage, retaining walls, and site furnishings.
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12. Hannah M. Higgins, RLA, ASLA
Settlers Ridge
Hitchcock Design Group Settlers Ridge is a planned community incorporating traditional
Client: Kimball Hill Homes neighborhood development of 2,470 mixed residential homes,
neighborhood parks, commercial development, an elementary
Location: Sugar Grove, Illinois school, community center and central park. The community is
Size: 1300 acres designed to encourage walking, bicycling and interaction among
residents by integrating an extensive trail system.
Project Type:
Private Hitchcock Design Group designed and documented all the landscape
Real Estate Residential improvements within the 540-acre phase one and two developments.
Parks and Recreation Key features of the phase one development include entry
Native Plantings monuments, vehicular bridge, pedestrian bridge, four neighborhood
parks, a community park, clubhouse, natural areas, multi-use trails
and habitat areas.
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13. Hannah M. Higgins, RLA, ASLA
Recreation Projects
2007 Chicago Park District Playgrounds (19 total)
Chicago, Illinois
Depot Park
Crystal Lake, Illinois
Frontier, Homestead, Pioneer and Crossroads Parks
Settlers Ridge, Sugar Grove, Illinois
Settlers and Boathouse Parks
Providence, Elgin, Illinois
Morton Arboretum Children’s Garden
Lisle, Illinois
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14. Hannah M. Higgins, RLA, ASLA
2007 Chicago Park District Playgrounds
Hitchcock Design Group The 2007 Districtwide Playground Renovation Program includes
Client: City of Chicago nineteen playgrounds. The team led by Civiltech Engineering and
Hitchcock Design Group is responsible for transforming playgrounds into
Location: Chicago, Illinois engaging, attractive, safe, and accessible play environments for kids and
Size: 19 playgrounds families of all abilities.
Project Type: The park renovations include an older children’s play structure, a tot
Public lot, swings for both age groups, rubberized play surface, site furniture,
Parks and Recreation lighting and additional landscaping. Additional features include spray
Chicago Ordinance pool renovations in ten of the parks and art components in two of the
parks.
Parks include: Mt. Greenwood Park,
Ashe Beach Park, Kennedy Park,
Cooper Park, Tuley Park, Normandy
Park, Wentworth Park, Park #544,
Commercial Club Park, Dean Park,
Athletic Field Park, Humboldt Park,
Smith Park, Paul Revere Park, River
Park, Dunham Park, Indian Road Park
and Gladstone Park.
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15. Hannah M. Higgins, RLA, ASLA
Healthcare/Lifecare Projects
Friendship Village Roger Smith Memorial Garden
Schaumburg, Illinois
Friendship Village Main Entry Plaza
Schaumburg, Illinois
Friendship Village PUD, Phase 1 and Phase 2
Schaumburg, Illinois
Edward Hospital Therapeutic Water Garden
Naperville, Illinois
Edward Hospital Campus Landscape Improvements
Naperville, Illinois
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16. Hannah M. Higgins, RLA, ASLA
Friendship Village PUD, Phase 1 and Phase 2
Hitchcock Design Group With a growing retirement population and a continuing demand
Client: Friendship Village for such high-quality facilities, Friendship Village made plans for
expansion. Hitchcock Design Group was asked to produce the PUD
Location: Schaumburg, Illinois landscape plans for all of the site improvements.The locations and
Size: 60 acres species of over 3,000 existing trees were documented and closely
aligned the proposed improvements to preserve the existing trees.
Project Type:
Private Phase 1 consisted of townhome facilities for independent living and
Lifecare included plantings, decorative paving, grading, native planting areas,
stone retaining walls and the preservation of existing trees.
Phase 2 included three water fountains, a faux bridge, a sea wall,
shade structures, extensive plantings and wetland improvements.
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17. Hannah M. Higgins, RLA, ASLA
Roger Smith Memorial Garden
Hitchcock Design Group Friendship Village had a vision for a memorial garden for Roger
Client: Friendship Village Smith, a former resident and Board Member of the premier senior liv-
ing community. They commissioned Hitchcock Design Group to turn
Location: Schaumburg, Illinois an under-utilized courtyard space into a multi-use outdoor gathering
Size: 1 acre area that would provide opportunities for socialization and a variety
of activities for the residents of this retirement community.
Project Type:
Private The new space is a huge success with the residents and includes a
Lifecare 9-hole putting green, shuffle board courts, several seating areas and
a large overhead trellis. Various native plantings were included to
provide year-round interest in the space.
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