One Nature designed and constructed a new park located in Newburgh, NY. The park was previously a sterile asphalt lot with poor drainage. One Nature redesigned the topography and hydrology to add vegetation and address stormwater issues. Native plants were selected to provide habitat and seasonal interest. Construction included installing boulders, walls, drainage, paths and planting. The new park will offer community space for events and activities.

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SA FE H A R B OR S G REEN
DESI G N & CONSTRU C TI O N
Ne w burgh, NY
One Nature
Design
Construction
Plant Nursery
Beacon, NY
845.440.1677
info@onenaturellc.com

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 WHO WE ARE
 BACKGROUND
 SITE
 Location
 History
 CONTEXT
 Evolution
 DESIGN
 Before We Started
 Topography
 Hydrology
 PLANTS
▪ Selection
▪ Native vs. Non-native
▪ Plan
▪ Ecological Functions
 PROJECT DETAILS
 VALUE ENGINEERING
 CONSTRUCTION
 SITE TOUR

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WHO WE ARE | One Nature

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to coffee or USDA Organic certification is to milk. B
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nonprofit B Lab to meet rigorous standards of social
and environmental performance, accountability, and
transparency.”
WHO WE ARE | Certified B Corporation

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PUBLIC SPACE | It’s important in our cities!
Here’s why:
• They spur economic development and social health
by generating jobs, attracting homeowners, and
boosting residential property values.
• Trees and vegetation in parks reduce storm water
runoff and air pollution – preventing damage and
saving associated costs.
• Parks provide habitat for wildlife and plants in
densely built areas, which become critical in
preserving regional ecosystems.
• They cool the block by reducing urban “heat island”
effect.
• Access to parks is good for children: a space to play,
learn about the environment, and an opportunity to
connect with nature
• They control urban sprawl and reduce crime, creating
safer communities.
The myth: Parks lead to crime
• Time spent in nature near home helps
people relieve mental fatigue, reducing
aggression.
• Parks become gathering spaces where
people form social ties, enhancing
community.
• Barren spaces are more frightening to
people and are more prone to crime
than those with greenery.
• In order to make the best of a green
space, it must be positively
incorporated into a community’s
design.

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LOCALIZING THE PROCESS | Partnerships
We rely on locally
owned businesses
for our projects,
making an effort to
work with women-
owned and
minority-owned
businesses.
This project
has, so far,
created
approximately
15,000 man-
hours of good
paying,
Hudson Valley
jobs.

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SITE | Location

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SITE | History

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SITE | History

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CONTEXT | A City on the Hudson River
1900

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CONTEXT | Andrew Jackson Downing’s Legacy
Newburgh already has
one great park, an
excellent example of
the best of 19th
Century park design…
Newburghrestoration.com

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CONTEXT | Evolved Paradigm
Anthropocentric Eco-centric

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CONTEXT | A Human Dominated Landscape

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DESIGN

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DESIGN | A Sterile Environment

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DESIGN | Diversify the Space

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DESIGN | Bring Life to the Land

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DESIGN | Enchant it with People

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DESIGN | A Sterile Environment

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DESIGN | Before We Started
Google Streetview

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DESIGN | Diversify the Space

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DESIGN | Site Model

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DESIGN | Topography
Before After

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DESIGN | Hydrology
To street drain
• The design features a vegetated
swale, which will direct stormwater
runoff and reduce risks of pooling
and flooding.
The alternative…

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DESIGN | Bring Life to the Land

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PLANTS

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PLANTS | Selection
Robert H. Mohlenbrock, hosted by the USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database /
USDA NRCS. 1995
Jennifer Anderson, hosted by the USDA-
NRCS PLANTS Database
Julie Makin, hosted by the LBJ Wildflower Center
Digital Library / 2012
Joseph A. Marcus, hosted by the LBJ Wildflower
Center Digital Library / 2003
Melody Lytle, hosted by the LBJ Wildflower
Center Digital Library / 2003

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PLANTS | Native vs. Non-native
Common Name Plant
Genus
Butterfly/moth Species
Supported
Oak Quercus 532
Willow Salix 455
Birch Betula 411
Cottonwood Populus 367
Maple Acer 297
Common Name Plant Genus Butterfly/moth
Species Supported
Boxwood Buxus 1
Zelkova Zelkova 0
Forsythia Forsythia 1
Bamboo Phyllostachys 1
English Ivy Hedera 3
Common Name Plant
Genus
Butterfly/moth Species
Supported
Snakeroot Argeratina 51
Goldenrod Solidago 115
Aster Aster 109
Bluestem Andropogon 22
Milkweed Asclepias 15
Common Name Plant Genus Butterfly/moth Species
Supported
Tulips Tulipa 0
Globe thistle Echinops 0
Coriander Coriandrum 0
Baby’s-breath Gypsophila 0
Daylily Hemerocallis 0
Woody Plants
Herbaceous Plants

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PLANTS | Plan
Choosing plants for:
• Insect and bird habitat
• Nectar source
• 4 season interest
• Carbon uptake
• Shade
• Varying bloom times
• Stormwater control

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PLANTS | Net Positive Landscapes

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PROJECT
DETAILS

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DESIGN | Enchant it with People

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DESIGN | Win – Win For People and the Planet
Site Plan
Multiple Uses
• Community events
• Relaxation
• Gardens
• Farmers Markets
• Open Air
Performances
• Festivals
• Unforeseen uses

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DESIGN | Project Details

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DESIGN | Project Details

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VALUE ENGINEERING | When Plans Change

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VALUE ENGINEERING | Where We Are Now

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CONSTRUCTION

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CONSTRUCTION | Boulders

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CONSTRUCTION | Walls

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CONSTRUCTION | Rough Grading

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CONSTRUCTION | Drainage

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CONSTRUCTION | Stairs + Ramp

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CONSTRUCTION | Fine Grading

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CONSTRUCTION | Fine Grading

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CONSTRUCTION | Hydroseed

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CONSTRUCTION | Mulch + Paths

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CONSTRUCTION | Planting

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CONSTRUCTION | Up Next
• Finish Paths
• More Plants
• Stage Area
• Ann Street Steps

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LET’S GO OUTSIDE
AND CHECK IT OUT

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THANK YOU
Contact Information:
Bryan Quinn, RLA (CT, CLARB) Principal
@ One Nature
178 Main Street
Beacon, NY 12508
www.onenaturellc.com
info@onenaturellc.com
845.440.1677