Category Archives: Sep/Oct 11

An Integrated Site Plan

Posted on September 26, 2011

Central Park in Grand Prairie, Texas, is destined to become a landmark attraction in the community and the North Texas Metroplex. The vision for this 172-acre Blackland Prairie site features a 36-acre lake system as a scenic amenity that addresses … Continue reading →

Posted in Departments, Issues, Landscape Architect Business, Park Design, Sep/Oct 11 | Leave a comment

A Positive Distraction

Posted on September 26, 2011

The connection between nature and healing has been known for more than a thousand years. Asian cultures were the first to recognize how lush gardens could induce tranquility and healing. Later, in the Middle Ages, European monasteries featured elaborate gardens … Continue reading →

Posted in Departments, Gardening, Issues, Landscape Architect Business, Landscape Design, Sep/Oct 11 | Leave a comment

Creating Chemistry

Posted on September 26, 2011

Albert Einstein is credited with saying, “Play is the highest form of research.” If that is the case, then our nation’s playgrounds are our most important laboratories. Playgrounds offer children challenge, excitement, and a place for strenuous physical activity that … Continue reading →

Posted in Departments, Issues, Landscape Architect Business, Playground Design, Sep/Oct 11 | Leave a comment