The document discusses plans for Rivers Edge Park in Silverthorne, Colorado. The park aims to create an entrance feature for the town, connect trails, provide river access, and draw visitors. It will include pathways, seating areas, views of the river, and opportunities for fishing and kayaking. The goals are to enhance Silverthorne's sense of place and natural resources while connecting its residents and visitors to the surrounding landscape.
WRT and PennPraxis received the Honor Award for Excellence on the Waterfront from the DC-based Waterfront Center for the Civic Vision for the Central Delaware and the accompanying Action Plan for the Central Delaware: 2008-2018. WRT Principal Nando Micale and PennPraxis' Harris Steinberg attended the award ceremony in Chicago's Drake Hotel on November 21st.
Session 57 - Southern Success Stories: Charting New Ground with Bicycle Frien...Sharon Roerty
The document summarizes Greenville, South Carolina's bicycle friendly community initiative. It provides information on Greenville's population, size, and roadways. It then details Greenville's resolution to adopt the League of American Cyclists' action plan to achieve bicycle friendly community status by 2008. This includes improving infrastructure like bike lanes and trails, enacting education programs, and encouraging bike use among city employees and residents. The document outlines goals and programs around safety, events, and integrating bikes with public transit.
The Keystone Parkway Design project aims to create a colorful and memorable entrance to the town of Keystone while recognizing environmental constraints and increasing pedestrian safety. Key elements of the design include seasonal plantings, efficient irrigation, and use of local materials like beetle kill pine. Intersections will be enhanced with landscaping, signage, and connections to walkways and bus stops to improve pedestrian experience and safety.
Reston Town Center is a mixed-use development in Fairfax County, Virginia that serves as a downtown for the surrounding community. It includes shopping, dining, offices, residences, a hotel, and entertainment. The development has been very successful, attracting over 300,000 visitors each year to its events and public spaces. It was carefully planned according to the original vision for Reston as an urban core and has received many awards for its design and mixed-use approach. Reston Town Center serves as an active gathering place and destination for both visitors and local residents.
1) Port Kembla's Islander community leader John Kewa hosted a traditional mu-mu feast for MTS visitors, involving cooking meat and vegetables in an underground pit.
2) John Kewa joined a blessing of the waters in Eden for seafarers and migrating whales during the town's annual whale festival.
3) Bishop Garry Weatherill moved from the Diocese of Willochra to become the tenth bishop of Ballarat, while continuing his role as chair of the Australian Council.
Richard Kidger provides portfolio examples of his work including urban planning projects and landscape designs. The portfolio documents include plans and proposals for redeveloping brownfield sites, improving parks and green spaces, and increasing connectivity within cities. Kidger's designs focus on creating sustainable communities through the use of renewable energy, flood mitigation strategies, and prioritizing pedestrian and public transportation links. The portfolio demonstrates Kidger's expertise in master planning, landscape architecture, and engaging with stakeholders to develop community-oriented design solutions.
The document summarizes the results of a citywide workshop on Beaverton's Civic Plan. Participants focused on revitalizing the central city around the Round and Transit Center, enhancing Beaverton Creek as an amenity, and improving transportation connectivity. Ideas included mixed-use development north of Farmington Road, integrating creeks into new public spaces, and evaluating couplet systems or calming traffic on Canyon Road to better connect areas divided by rail and highways.
This document provides an overview of a capstone project focused on urban revitalization in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. It discusses the need for urban revitalization due to past urban abandonment. It then summarizes the existing conditions and population in Siloam Springs. Diagrams and sectional studies of Twin Springs Park are presented showing how the design recommendations would enhance the park and celebrate the natural elements, improve pedestrian and vehicular experiences, and help create a more walkable and vibrant downtown that preserves the culture and history of Siloam Springs.
WRT and PennPraxis received the Honor Award for Excellence on the Waterfront from the DC-based Waterfront Center for the Civic Vision for the Central Delaware and the accompanying Action Plan for the Central Delaware: 2008-2018. WRT Principal Nando Micale and PennPraxis' Harris Steinberg attended the award ceremony in Chicago's Drake Hotel on November 21st.
Session 57 - Southern Success Stories: Charting New Ground with Bicycle Frien...Sharon Roerty
The document summarizes Greenville, South Carolina's bicycle friendly community initiative. It provides information on Greenville's population, size, and roadways. It then details Greenville's resolution to adopt the League of American Cyclists' action plan to achieve bicycle friendly community status by 2008. This includes improving infrastructure like bike lanes and trails, enacting education programs, and encouraging bike use among city employees and residents. The document outlines goals and programs around safety, events, and integrating bikes with public transit.
The Keystone Parkway Design project aims to create a colorful and memorable entrance to the town of Keystone while recognizing environmental constraints and increasing pedestrian safety. Key elements of the design include seasonal plantings, efficient irrigation, and use of local materials like beetle kill pine. Intersections will be enhanced with landscaping, signage, and connections to walkways and bus stops to improve pedestrian experience and safety.
Reston Town Center is a mixed-use development in Fairfax County, Virginia that serves as a downtown for the surrounding community. It includes shopping, dining, offices, residences, a hotel, and entertainment. The development has been very successful, attracting over 300,000 visitors each year to its events and public spaces. It was carefully planned according to the original vision for Reston as an urban core and has received many awards for its design and mixed-use approach. Reston Town Center serves as an active gathering place and destination for both visitors and local residents.
1) Port Kembla's Islander community leader John Kewa hosted a traditional mu-mu feast for MTS visitors, involving cooking meat and vegetables in an underground pit.
2) John Kewa joined a blessing of the waters in Eden for seafarers and migrating whales during the town's annual whale festival.
3) Bishop Garry Weatherill moved from the Diocese of Willochra to become the tenth bishop of Ballarat, while continuing his role as chair of the Australian Council.
Richard Kidger provides portfolio examples of his work including urban planning projects and landscape designs. The portfolio documents include plans and proposals for redeveloping brownfield sites, improving parks and green spaces, and increasing connectivity within cities. Kidger's designs focus on creating sustainable communities through the use of renewable energy, flood mitigation strategies, and prioritizing pedestrian and public transportation links. The portfolio demonstrates Kidger's expertise in master planning, landscape architecture, and engaging with stakeholders to develop community-oriented design solutions.
The document summarizes the results of a citywide workshop on Beaverton's Civic Plan. Participants focused on revitalizing the central city around the Round and Transit Center, enhancing Beaverton Creek as an amenity, and improving transportation connectivity. Ideas included mixed-use development north of Farmington Road, integrating creeks into new public spaces, and evaluating couplet systems or calming traffic on Canyon Road to better connect areas divided by rail and highways.
This document provides an overview of a capstone project focused on urban revitalization in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. It discusses the need for urban revitalization due to past urban abandonment. It then summarizes the existing conditions and population in Siloam Springs. Diagrams and sectional studies of Twin Springs Park are presented showing how the design recommendations would enhance the park and celebrate the natural elements, improve pedestrian and vehicular experiences, and help create a more walkable and vibrant downtown that preserves the culture and history of Siloam Springs.
Learn more about the new community of Rowan Park including:
Guiding principles and neighbourbood development.
Visit Experiencerowanpark.ca for more information.
The document provides details about a senior capstone project to revitalize the town of Jasper, Florida. The project involved analyzing the existing conditions, developing planning and design strategies to spur economic development through historic preservation, recreation, and tourism. The summary developed plans for a linear park along an abandoned rail corridor, walkable communities, and four residential redevelopment areas.
The document discusses plans to develop a former military site called Wellesley in Aldershot, England. Grainger will act as development manager for the project.
Key points include:
- Grainger will oversee the master plan and delivery of up to 3,850 new homes over 15 years.
- The development will preserve historic buildings and create new amenities like shops, schools, and parks integrated with the existing landscape.
- Grainger's role is to obtain planning approvals, sell land to housebuilders in phases, and ensure high design standards and a cohesive overall identity for the development.
The document provides information about the city of Halifax and destinations near the KGIC campus. It includes a map showing locations like Halifax Harbour & Purdy's Wharf, Halifax Common, Citadel Hill National Historic Site, and Point Pleasant Park within 10-30 minutes of the campus. The destinations offer scenic views, hiking trails, historic sites, shopping, and Dalhousie University is also nearby.
The Wetlands demonstration project would restore degraded wetlands along the Mississippi River and introduce public access. Key elements include:
1) Restoring native plantings and hydrology to create a dynamic wetland landscape along the river.
2) A trail network and boardwalks for public access that traverse high- and low-water zones, allowing exploration of the wetland.
3) An ecological education center to teach about wetland functions and values.
The document outlines various riverfront projects along the Mississippi River led by different institutions, including the MWMO, 3 Rivers Park District, Hennepin County, the City of Minneapolis, and the MPRB. It provides details on project names, completion timelines, funding sources, and costs for many of the projects. The total cost of projects outlined is over $152 million.
The document discusses creating habitat along the Mississippi River at the Scherer Park site in Minneapolis. It summarizes that existing river habitats are degraded and will continue to decline without action. The proposal aims to reverse this by creating a series of small islands and backchannels at the Scherer site to improve aquatic and terrestrial habitat. This would provide benefits like shelter, nesting sites, and public access to the river while maintaining the navigation channel. Vegetated edges and islands would help filter runoff and reduce erosion compared to the existing hardened shoreline.
How to bring a community together presentationSCFEA
The document discusses how to bring a community together through downtown revitalization. It outlines the four points of the Main Street approach: design, promotion, economic restructuring, and organization. Bristol, TN/VA used this approach to transform its downtown from decline in the 1960s-70s to a vibrant cultural district through efforts like historic preservation, events, attracting new businesses, and community partnerships. The presentation emphasizes that success requires long-term planning, leveraging assets, and working as a team across sectors.
Mary deLaittre's presentation for neighborhood and community groups, highlighting RiverFIRST projects and other important information relevant to near- and long-term Upper Riverfront parks development in Minneapolis
The document summarizes recreational trail options in and around Elkader, Iowa. It describes two main trails: the Riverwalk, which is a 2.5 mile lighted and handicapped accessible trail along the Turkey River; and the North Loop trail, which is a two mile challenging hike up and down to Breezy Summit and back to downtown. It also mentions a 1.5 mile Downtown Loop with views of historic buildings and opportunities to exercise in the downtown area.
Downtown denver partnership current urban design plan detailsMay Driessen
The document discusses three options for redesigning 16th Street Mall in downtown Denver. Option 1 makes minor changes to maintain the current design. Option 2 transforms the mall into an asymmetrical design to address solar exposure issues and expand pedestrian space. Option 2.1 is a variant of Option 2 that transfers the expanded sidewalk. Option 3, which has been removed from consideration, proposed moving bus traffic to 15th Street to open up space on the mall.
Participatory groundwater management model_Rahul Bokare_2013India Water Portal
This document discusses participatory groundwater management (PGWM) in India. It notes that India relies heavily on groundwater for irrigation and there is overexploitation in many areas. PGWM aims to manage groundwater sustainably through a community-based approach, recognizing it as a common property resource. Several organizations in India are piloting PGWM approaches focused on technical aspects, training local professionals, action research, and advocacy networks to strategically manage groundwater resources.
This document provides a design and activation plan for a 1.5km stretch of the Parramatta River foreshore in Parramatta City. It aims to enhance the river as a public asset by improving connections to and along the foreshore, activating the space with mixed uses, and ensuring new development considers heritage and the environment. Key elements include River Squares with terraces and cafes; a cultural quarter focused on arts and events; and turning a section of the river into an "urban beach". The plan is broken into river quarters with specific design proposals to achieve the objectives of activating the space and strengthening the city's connection to the river.
Callison Mixed Use And Retail Centers Qualificationsjsalem
Greenbelt 3 is a 300,000 square foot retail center in Manila, Philippines planned around a central park. With a design blending indoor and outdoor spaces that is indigenous to local culture and climate, it establishes an urban oasis. Planned to accommodate future phases including housing, hotel, and additional retail and entertainment, Greenbelt 3 opened to accolades for residents, tourists, tenants, and community leaders.
Matthew masters portfolio december 30 2013 fullmcmastersdesign
This document contains landscape design concepts and plans for various residential and commercial projects located around the world. It includes concept sketches, plans, renderings, and photos for projects such as residential communities in China, Atlanta, and Georgia; mixed-use and retail developments; hotel gardens; and private residences. The projects showcase landscape designs for entries, amenities, recreation areas, and other community spaces within residential neighborhoods as well as public spaces for commercial and mixed-use developments.
This document outlines the work profile of an architecture firm as of January 2009. It includes 1) several heritage conservation and restoration projects in Hampi, a World Heritage Site in Karnataka, focusing on monuments, villages, and tourism development. 2) Urban planning projects in Mumbai and other cities involving heritage, housing, and infrastructure. 3) Research on traditional building crafts and materials in Karnataka. 4) Architectural design projects spanning housing, landscaping, industrial, and hospitality sectors. The core team consists of 3 architects and consultants in fields like history, surveying, and structure.
Conceptualization and Interior Rendering Process of Stretch Ceilings involving Design, LED Lighting and Complex structural fabrication with Technical Specifications and Bespoke Artwork Collections of Euroceil.
This architectural portfolio contains details of several projects designed by Salman Haroon including a foyer design, multi-purpose hall, art and crafts exhibition center, guest house, and conceptual planning for an IT park. The projects showcase Haroon's hand-drawn and drafted work and utilize concepts like open planning, water features, and interconnectivity between spaces. The portfolio provides contact information for Salman Haroon and concludes with conceptualizations of unspecified projects.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help boost feelings of calmness, happiness and focus.
1. The document discusses different types of landscapes including mountains, plateaus, and plains which are classified based on factors like elevation, slope, rock type, and drainage patterns.
2. Landscape development results from the interplay between uplifting forces like plate tectonics and leveling forces like erosion and glaciation.
3. Climate also influences landscape features by impacting the type and rate of weathering and erosion processes. Human activities can significantly alter landscapes over short time scales.
Here is a sampling of architectural works from my portfolio. These projects were designed when I was a student at the Universities of Colorado and Minnesota. Take a look and enjoy.
Learn more about the new community of Rowan Park including:
Guiding principles and neighbourbood development.
Visit Experiencerowanpark.ca for more information.
The document provides details about a senior capstone project to revitalize the town of Jasper, Florida. The project involved analyzing the existing conditions, developing planning and design strategies to spur economic development through historic preservation, recreation, and tourism. The summary developed plans for a linear park along an abandoned rail corridor, walkable communities, and four residential redevelopment areas.
The document discusses plans to develop a former military site called Wellesley in Aldershot, England. Grainger will act as development manager for the project.
Key points include:
- Grainger will oversee the master plan and delivery of up to 3,850 new homes over 15 years.
- The development will preserve historic buildings and create new amenities like shops, schools, and parks integrated with the existing landscape.
- Grainger's role is to obtain planning approvals, sell land to housebuilders in phases, and ensure high design standards and a cohesive overall identity for the development.
The document provides information about the city of Halifax and destinations near the KGIC campus. It includes a map showing locations like Halifax Harbour & Purdy's Wharf, Halifax Common, Citadel Hill National Historic Site, and Point Pleasant Park within 10-30 minutes of the campus. The destinations offer scenic views, hiking trails, historic sites, shopping, and Dalhousie University is also nearby.
The Wetlands demonstration project would restore degraded wetlands along the Mississippi River and introduce public access. Key elements include:
1) Restoring native plantings and hydrology to create a dynamic wetland landscape along the river.
2) A trail network and boardwalks for public access that traverse high- and low-water zones, allowing exploration of the wetland.
3) An ecological education center to teach about wetland functions and values.
The document outlines various riverfront projects along the Mississippi River led by different institutions, including the MWMO, 3 Rivers Park District, Hennepin County, the City of Minneapolis, and the MPRB. It provides details on project names, completion timelines, funding sources, and costs for many of the projects. The total cost of projects outlined is over $152 million.
The document discusses creating habitat along the Mississippi River at the Scherer Park site in Minneapolis. It summarizes that existing river habitats are degraded and will continue to decline without action. The proposal aims to reverse this by creating a series of small islands and backchannels at the Scherer site to improve aquatic and terrestrial habitat. This would provide benefits like shelter, nesting sites, and public access to the river while maintaining the navigation channel. Vegetated edges and islands would help filter runoff and reduce erosion compared to the existing hardened shoreline.
How to bring a community together presentationSCFEA
The document discusses how to bring a community together through downtown revitalization. It outlines the four points of the Main Street approach: design, promotion, economic restructuring, and organization. Bristol, TN/VA used this approach to transform its downtown from decline in the 1960s-70s to a vibrant cultural district through efforts like historic preservation, events, attracting new businesses, and community partnerships. The presentation emphasizes that success requires long-term planning, leveraging assets, and working as a team across sectors.
Mary deLaittre's presentation for neighborhood and community groups, highlighting RiverFIRST projects and other important information relevant to near- and long-term Upper Riverfront parks development in Minneapolis
The document summarizes recreational trail options in and around Elkader, Iowa. It describes two main trails: the Riverwalk, which is a 2.5 mile lighted and handicapped accessible trail along the Turkey River; and the North Loop trail, which is a two mile challenging hike up and down to Breezy Summit and back to downtown. It also mentions a 1.5 mile Downtown Loop with views of historic buildings and opportunities to exercise in the downtown area.
Downtown denver partnership current urban design plan detailsMay Driessen
The document discusses three options for redesigning 16th Street Mall in downtown Denver. Option 1 makes minor changes to maintain the current design. Option 2 transforms the mall into an asymmetrical design to address solar exposure issues and expand pedestrian space. Option 2.1 is a variant of Option 2 that transfers the expanded sidewalk. Option 3, which has been removed from consideration, proposed moving bus traffic to 15th Street to open up space on the mall.
Participatory groundwater management model_Rahul Bokare_2013India Water Portal
This document discusses participatory groundwater management (PGWM) in India. It notes that India relies heavily on groundwater for irrigation and there is overexploitation in many areas. PGWM aims to manage groundwater sustainably through a community-based approach, recognizing it as a common property resource. Several organizations in India are piloting PGWM approaches focused on technical aspects, training local professionals, action research, and advocacy networks to strategically manage groundwater resources.
This document provides a design and activation plan for a 1.5km stretch of the Parramatta River foreshore in Parramatta City. It aims to enhance the river as a public asset by improving connections to and along the foreshore, activating the space with mixed uses, and ensuring new development considers heritage and the environment. Key elements include River Squares with terraces and cafes; a cultural quarter focused on arts and events; and turning a section of the river into an "urban beach". The plan is broken into river quarters with specific design proposals to achieve the objectives of activating the space and strengthening the city's connection to the river.
Callison Mixed Use And Retail Centers Qualificationsjsalem
Greenbelt 3 is a 300,000 square foot retail center in Manila, Philippines planned around a central park. With a design blending indoor and outdoor spaces that is indigenous to local culture and climate, it establishes an urban oasis. Planned to accommodate future phases including housing, hotel, and additional retail and entertainment, Greenbelt 3 opened to accolades for residents, tourists, tenants, and community leaders.
Matthew masters portfolio december 30 2013 fullmcmastersdesign
This document contains landscape design concepts and plans for various residential and commercial projects located around the world. It includes concept sketches, plans, renderings, and photos for projects such as residential communities in China, Atlanta, and Georgia; mixed-use and retail developments; hotel gardens; and private residences. The projects showcase landscape designs for entries, amenities, recreation areas, and other community spaces within residential neighborhoods as well as public spaces for commercial and mixed-use developments.
This document outlines the work profile of an architecture firm as of January 2009. It includes 1) several heritage conservation and restoration projects in Hampi, a World Heritage Site in Karnataka, focusing on monuments, villages, and tourism development. 2) Urban planning projects in Mumbai and other cities involving heritage, housing, and infrastructure. 3) Research on traditional building crafts and materials in Karnataka. 4) Architectural design projects spanning housing, landscaping, industrial, and hospitality sectors. The core team consists of 3 architects and consultants in fields like history, surveying, and structure.
Conceptualization and Interior Rendering Process of Stretch Ceilings involving Design, LED Lighting and Complex structural fabrication with Technical Specifications and Bespoke Artwork Collections of Euroceil.
This architectural portfolio contains details of several projects designed by Salman Haroon including a foyer design, multi-purpose hall, art and crafts exhibition center, guest house, and conceptual planning for an IT park. The projects showcase Haroon's hand-drawn and drafted work and utilize concepts like open planning, water features, and interconnectivity between spaces. The portfolio provides contact information for Salman Haroon and concludes with conceptualizations of unspecified projects.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help boost feelings of calmness, happiness and focus.
1. The document discusses different types of landscapes including mountains, plateaus, and plains which are classified based on factors like elevation, slope, rock type, and drainage patterns.
2. Landscape development results from the interplay between uplifting forces like plate tectonics and leveling forces like erosion and glaciation.
3. Climate also influences landscape features by impacting the type and rate of weathering and erosion processes. Human activities can significantly alter landscapes over short time scales.
Here is a sampling of architectural works from my portfolio. These projects were designed when I was a student at the Universities of Colorado and Minnesota. Take a look and enjoy.
Aluminium- as building material and use in interior design Anvi Gandhi
Aluminum is the third most abundant element in the Earth's crust. It naturally occurs combined with other elements like oxygen and is extracted from bauxite ore, its most useful ore. Bauxite consists mainly of aluminum oxides and impurities and is mined as a soft ore from open pit mines. It takes around 4 kg of bauxite to produce 1 kg of aluminum metal. The aluminum production process involves refining bauxite into alumina and then smelting the alumina to produce aluminum.
The document discusses standards and guidelines for architectural design of shopping malls. It provides details on column spacing, store depths, clear heights, parking requirements, shop sizes and layouts, circulation areas, exits and staircases. Standards for showcases, shelving, aisle widths, and mechanical systems are also outlined. Shopping malls should allow 5-6 parking spaces per 1000 square feet and exits should be within a travel distance of 30 meters. Staircases and corridors require minimum widths and heights to facilitate safe evacuation.
This document discusses the uses of aluminum in building construction. It begins with an introduction to aluminum, including its history, properties, and production. It then outlines various applications of aluminum in buildings, such as for external and internal components, equipment, industrial structures, prefabricated buildings, and finishes. The document concludes by noting aluminum's prevalence in the construction industry due to its light weight, corrosion resistance, workability, and recyclability.
Quicksilver Landscape Master Plan 2015, Keystone, CODan Skinner
We were hired by the Quicksilver HOA Board to create an updated landscape master plan for the condominium property located in Keystone, Colorado. The final design was completed in the summer of 2015. Implementation will start in the fall of 2015 and spring 2016.
The Stanley Hotel Maze Design Competition 2015Dan Skinner
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help alleviate symptoms of mental illness and boost overall mental well-being.
Private Development Photo Simulations - Eagle, CODan Skinner
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
The document presents an overall conceptual master plan for landscaping. It includes proposed planting areas such as wildflower fields, ornamental grass fields, native grass fields, shrub beds, and perennial gardens. These are laid out around the property near the stream, pond, home and garage, and main entrance areas. The plan aims to enhance the existing landscape with new plantings, sculptures, paths and other features.
Point Dillon Landscape Concept - Dillon, CODan Skinner
The document provides an overview of a landscape project at Point Dillon Condominiums involving 4 areas. The project goals are to create a new entrance/exit drive, relocate the trash enclosure, remodel front landscaping, create pedestrian access to a bike trail, develop a landscape buffer along the bike trail, create a flower garden, improve an area by the bike path, and propose a new pathway from the parking garage to a sidewalk.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
The document discusses the results of a study on the effects of exercise on memory and thinking abilities in older adults. The study found that regular exercise can help reduce the decline in thinking abilities that often occurs with age. Older adults who exercised regularly performed better on cognitive tests and brain scans showed they had greater activity in important areas for memory and learning compared to less active peers.
2012 Neils Lunceford, Inc. - Marketing BookDan Skinner
Neils Lunceford has completed over 9000 projects and has been providing award‐winning, full‐service professional landscape design, installation and maintenance in Colorado since 1980. Respect is the heart of a strong business relationship and we look forward to earning yours.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms for those who already suffer from conditions like anxiety and depression.
The landscape design for the Systems Biotechnology Building at the University of Colorado Boulder campus aims to set the character for future campus development through creative stormwater management, use of native plants, and seamless integration with the building. Sustainability is a key focus, with locally sourced materials, educational opportunities, and drainage that benefits water quality and vegetation. The design includes courtyards, gathering spaces, and pathways that take advantage of views and complement building functions.
This document is a portfolio for Dan Skinner that repeats his name and the word "Portfolio" multiple times without providing any other details. The portfolio consists solely of repeating "Dan Skinner" and "Portfolio" with no other information given about projects, experience, or qualifications.
This document is a portfolio for Dan Skinner that consists of 9 repetitions of "Dan Skinner Portfolio". The portfolio appears to only contain the name "Dan Skinner" and the word "Portfolio" with no other details provided across the 9 repetitions.
1. Introduction and Project Overview
Introduction and Project Overview:
The town of Silverthorne is maturing as a tourist
destination as well as a year-round community.
Establishing the town’s character and creating
amenities that focus on the scenic natural resources
available within Silverthorne are important goals as we
look towards the future. The creation of Rivers Edge
Park as an entrance feature to the Silverthorne Town
Center fulfills the town’s Vision Statement.
Vision Statement:
“Silverthorne, a vital community of residences and
businesses in the Lower Blue River Valley, is dedicated
to protecting its spectacular natural resources,
enhancing its sense of place, and creating a diverse,
stable, and sustainable economy.”
Park Vision:
Draw people to the Town Center and welcome them
to Silverthorne.
Goals:
1. Connect pedestrian circulation with the Town Center
and Blue River Trail System.
2. Provide a visual marker for the Town Center.
3. Open view corridors along the Blue River.
4. Provide physical access to the river for fisherman,
visitors, and residents.
5. Create a magnet of activity for pedestrian traffic.
6. Create a welcoming entrance presence
to Silverthorne for vehicular traffic along Hwy 9.
7. Emphasize the unique mountain vernacular here
in Summit County.
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2. Existing Conditions Map
Path to River
Pedestrian Bridge
Farmers Stand
Bike Path
Blue River
Bike Path
Town Center Sign
Bike Path Underpass
Open Space
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3. Existing Conditions
1 2 3
1. Looking towards the Silverthorne Pavilion from the bike trail
4 5 running through the proposed Rivers Edge Park.
2. Looking into the open space property along the river from
the north.
3. Looking northeast at the river from the bridge overpass on
State Highway 9. The outlets stores and bike trail are
located on the opposite side of the river.
4. Looking southwest at the large flat open space located
adjacent to the Silverthorne Pavilion. The Outlets At
Silverthorne can be seen the the distance.
5. Looking west at the large flat open
space. Buffalo Mountain can be seen in
the far distance and the temporary
fruit stand can be seen in
the foreground.
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4. Conceptual Analysis Study
Fishing Access
River Access Paths
- -
Pathways to
-
Bike Trail
Possible Kayak Park
Put In Temporary
Parking
Park
Parking
Kayak Park River Bike Path
Seating Areas
Take Out Access
Gathering Kayak Park
Area Blue River Put In Views
Boardwalk
Covered Learning Trails
Shelter
Views Ecosystem Learning
Areas
Bioswales
Picnic Areas
Landscape Buffer
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5. Increase Circulation Connections
Inside Park:
Rivers Edge Park will create a welcoming
rest area along the trail. The diverse park
uses will give cyclists, and walkers a
great place to people watch and enjoy
the river. The bike path will move through
the space while a more narrow mulched
path will give people on foot a chance HWY
to explore the trail, the educational 9
stations, and the connections to the river
bank.
Bike Path
Landscape Native
Buffer Wetlands
Blue
River
Park Path
Trail Circulation Section View
Connections:
Attracting existing pedestrian circulation is one of the
main goals of the park. Through proper connections
to existing trails and signage this will be achieved.
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6. River Access
Fishing:
Several miles of the Lower Blue River river is a main goal of this park. In particular,
running through Silverthorne have been barrier free construction will open at least one area
designated as "Gold Medal" waters by along the waters edge to all anglers.
the Colorado Wildlife Commission. "Gold
Medal" designation is given only to Kayaking:
waters offering outstanding angling The creation of a put in and take out for kayakers
opportunities for large trout. Providing expands the multi-disciplinary aspect of the park.
access points for all anglers along the The 500' long kayak park allows another user group
access to the river. The ample viewing
areas available for spectators make it an
ideal situation for future competitions.
Viewing Areas:
View corridors of the river throughout the
park are important. In addition, creating
usable spaces that access the river and
take advantage of the surrounding
scenery will enhance the user experi-
ence. Places for people to access the
river, simply to enjoy the view, or observe
others interacting with the river are a pri-
ority as well.
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7. Gathering Spaces
Large Gathering Areas:
Creating a gathering space in such a on this site will help to enhance events such as the
prominent park creates a sense of Blue River Festival that celebrate the lower Blue
identity and entrance to the town. It River, one of Silverthorne's most valuable natural
attracts the attention of vehicular traffic resources.
and gives them visual cues that they
have just entered a community. The Picnic Areas:
gathering space can serve as an area The views from the park and its location along the
for parties, celebrations, and fairs. This bike path create a perfect area for
space can stand on its own or act as a people to relax and enjoy a break. The picnic
supporting role to celebrations, concerts, areas will accommodate small and medium sized
and other events held on the pavilion groups and allow multiple users to enjoy the park
lawn. A farmer's market, artist's fair, flea simultaneously. The ease of access and the
markets , and other events can be held proximity to the town center, create an ideal
in this area. A gathering space setting for the use of these picnic areas.
Seating Benches:
Benches, and informal resting areas
provide places for people to enjoy the
park and take a break. Benches and
seating areas are designated
throughout the park to encourage
people to spend time in the space
rather than simply move through the
space. Observation and spectator
areas will be a priortiy for seating
options.
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8. Education
Education:
The creation of an Another aspect Silverthorne could address
educational walking path in this park is how people and history have
within the park will provide interacted. Possible “stations” include how
place specific learning. the Ute Indians used certain plants, how
Interdisciplinary educational the dam was created, and how people in
stations might include natural covered wagons crossed rivers,etc.
history, ecology, geography, Exploring the connections between
and the history of settlers in the nature, history, and humans in an outdoor
area. Possible informational or setting can help stimulate and promote
interpretive “stations” include further interest in the natural world.
tree rings, bioswale, fish
habitat, Gore Range mountain
peak names “viewing tubes”, Bioswale Wetland
etc.
Blue
Runoff from River
Buildings and
Streets
Bioswale
Runoff
Bioswale Section View
The view of a mountain from a
“viewing tube”.
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9. Signage
Existing Signage: Entrance Signs:
Signage is important to the success of Following the town standard, an Entrance Sign with
the park. This park is part of a larger the name will help identify the Park.
recreational system. Signage is important
on three levels: Informational Signage:
Rivers Edge Park is a key area in the connection of
Vehicular: the existing Blue River Trail System. While the park is
Welcome people to the Town of visible from the highway, pedestrian connections
Silverthorne and let them know they are are not as apparent. Informational signage
approaching the Town Center. Also, the including directional signs, a map of the trail system,
park serves as a great location to and possible walking loops showing distances and
advertise local events. landmarks will help users feel more comfortable with
the park and more willing to explore various walking
options. In addition, internal
informational signs will be incorporated
into the educational walking loop.
Signage promoting walking loops,
distances, and landmarks can help
promote a healthy lifestyle. Encouraging
people to use the trails begins with
helping them understand different
walking/biking loop options. People will
be more willing to explore and get
exercise with proper informational signs.
Proper signage can be part of a healthy
lifestyle.
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10. Landscape Concept
Fishing Access
Pedestrian
Bridge River Access Paths
Possible Kayak Park
Put In Temporary
Bike Path Parking
Park
Bike Rack and
Parking
Park Sign
River Seating Areas
Access
Kayak Park Slope
Take Out Restoration
Event Fishing Access
Area
Kayak Park
Put In
Blue River
Boardwalk
Covered Learning Trails
Shelter
Ecosystem Learning
Relocated Areas
Sign Bioswales
Small Pedestrian
Bridge Picnic Areas
Landscape Buffer
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