senior capstone

Boulevard Crossing Park:

in Conjunction with the Atlanta BeltLine, Inc.

Uniting Atlanta One Park at a Time

by

Amelia Kane

A Senior Design ProjectPresented to the College of Environment and Design

University of Georgia

Under the Direction of:Brad Davis, Assistant Professor

In partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree ofBachelor of Landscape Architecture

Athens, GeorgiaSpring, 2012

Boulevard Crossing Park

Atlanta BeltLine, Inc.

Subarea 3

Atlanta Skyline- an abstract watercolor of the symbolic skyline that is so valuable to the site and its appeal to the public.

BeltLine Subarea 3

Boulevard Crossing

Contents6- Site Inventory & Analysis

8- Site Visit & Research

10- Site Inventory

Greenspace, Circulation, Hydrology

12- Soil Analysis Illustration & Table

14- Process Graphics

16- Concept Plans

18- Master Plan

20- Site Plan

22- Grading Plan & Staking Plan

24- Construction Details

Tree detail. boardwalk & Pond Detail,

Rock Climbing/Retaining wall detail

26- Planting Plan & Schedule

28- vignettes

30- Mixed Use Builing Illustration

32- References

Site

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Images from Atlanta BeltLine, Inc.

The site is located a 1/2 mile from the Atlanta zoo. The existing conditions have a vast variety of terrain, allowing a broad range of outdoor activities.

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BeltLine Corridor Major Roads

Existing Parks

Proposed Parks

Interstate Highways

MARTA

Schools

BeltLine Tour Route

BeltLine TrailLEG

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The vibrant character of Southeast Atlanta continues to grow as new houses and lofts, mixed-use developments, and refurbished properties sprout up in older neighborhoods and alongside established homes. Spur trails will provide easier access to more places, in-cluding Grant Park and Zoo Atlanta.

Key Points of Interest:•Bill Kennedy Way (The Glenwood Connec-tor) will be a scenic strip along the corridor where the transitand trial flowalong thesame street as cars.

•Southside High and the New Schools of Carver are 2 of 20 public schools within ½-mileoftheBeltLinethatwillbenefitfromadditional travel options for students and staff.

• The historic bridge crossing OrmewoodAvenue and the tunnel below Hank Aaron Drive and McDonough Boulevard present dynamic aesthetics and will be preserved.

•Oneofthefirstnewgreenspacestobede-veloped, the 21-acre Boulevard Crossing Park will enhance the vitality of Boulevard Heights and Englewood Manor.

Map 1 – Southeast Inman Park/Reynoldstown Marta Station to I-75/85

Oakland Cemetary

Piedmont

Bobby JonesGolf Course

Atlanta Memorial Park

John A. White

WestviewCemetary

Zoo AtlantaCyclorama

Grant

Boulevard Crossing

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Four Corners

Intrenchment Creek

Intrenchment Creek

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DeKalb Ave NE

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Flat Shoals Ave SE

Trinity Ave SW

Peters

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Edgewood Ave SE

Ridge Ave SW

Stone Mountain Fwy

Marietta St NW

Confederate Ave SE

Moreland Ave

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Grant Park

Downtown

East Atlanta

Edgewood

Lakewood Heights

Browns Mill Park

Lakewood

Kirkwood

Ormewood Park

Summerhill

Pittsburgh

Reynoldstown

Mechanicsville

Leila Valley

Peoplestown

Polar Rock

South Atlanta

Norwood Manor

Inman Park

Thomasville Heights

Sweet Auburn

Benteen Park

Old Fourth Ward

Custer/McDonough/GuiceJoyland

Perkerson

South River Gardens

State Facility

Rosedale Heights

Swallow Circle/Baywood

Cabbagetown

Glenrose Heights

Rebel Valley Forest

Capitol Gateway

Betmar LaVilla

Oakland

Amal Heights

Castleberry Hill

Boulevard Heights

Woodland Hills

The Villages at Carver

Capitol View Manor

Hammond Park

Sylvan Hills

Englewood Manor

Vine City

Candler Park Lake Claire

Atlanta University Center

Grant


TurnerField

Chosewood

Federal Penitentary

Georgia National Guard

Pittman

Brownwood

Benteen

Arthur LangfordMemorial

Oakland Cemetary

M.L.K.

King Center

Browns Mill Golf Course

South Bend Park

Milton Ave SE

University Ave SW

Englewood Ave.

Wal

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Edgewood Ave NE

Hill

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Confederate A

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Glenwood Ave SE

Lake A

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Bill

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Auburn Ave

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Garnett King Memorial

Georgia State

Peachtree Center

Dome/GWCC/Philips/CNN

King

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Hope

Cook

Price

Parks

Dobbs

Carver

Walden

Waters

Dunbar

Bethune

Benteen

Parkside

Tech High

Southside

Whitefoord

Thomasville

Stanton, D.H.

Crim Open Campus

Cleveland Avenue

Burgess-Peterson

Bus Yard Lakewood

Five Points

Inman Park-Reynoldstown


South Atlanta

Chosewood Park

High Point

BeltLine Corridor Major Roads

Existing Parks

Proposed Parks

Interstate Highways

MARTA

Schools

BeltLine Tour Route

BeltLine TrailLEG

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The vibrant character of Southeast Atlanta continues to grow as new houses and lofts, mixed-use developments, and refurbished properties sprout up in older neighborhoods and alongside established homes. Spur trails will provide easier access to more places, in-cluding Grant Park and Zoo Atlanta.

Key Points of Interest:•Bill Kennedy Way (The Glenwood Connec-tor) will be a scenic strip along the corridor where the transitand trial flowalong thesame street as cars.

•Southside High and the New Schools of Carver are 2 of 20 public schools within ½-mileoftheBeltLinethatwillbenefitfromadditional travel options for students and staff.

• The historic bridge crossing OrmewoodAvenue and the tunnel below Hank Aaron Drive and McDonough Boulevard present dynamic aesthetics and will be preserved.

•Oneofthefirstnewgreenspacestobede-veloped, the 21-acre Boulevard Crossing Park will enhance the vitality of Boulevard Heights and Englewood Manor.

Map 1 – Southeast Inman Park/Reynoldstown Marta Station to I-75/85

Oakland Cemetary

Piedmont

Bobby JonesGolf Course

Atlanta Memorial Park

John A. White

WestviewCemetary


Grant

Boulevard Crossing

Stanton

Four Corners

Intrenchment Creek

Intrenchment Creek

Stanton Park

Mead St

4 Corners Park

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Memorial Dr

Jonesboro Rd SE

McDonough Blvd SE

Ormewood Ave

Pry

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Lakewood Ave

DeKalb Ave NE

Spring

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Decatur St SE

Pie

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ouldercrest Rd

Sawtel

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Flat Shoals Ave SE

Trinity Ave SW

Peters

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Edgewood Ave SE

Ridge Ave SW

Stone Mountain Fwy

Marietta St NW

Confederate Ave SE

Moreland Ave

Mor

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veM

orel

and

Ave

Memorial Dr

Grant Park

Downtown

East Atlanta

Edgewood

Lakewood Heights

Browns Mill Park

Lakewood

Kirkwood

Ormewood Park

Summerhill

Pittsburgh

Reynoldstown

Mechanicsville

Leila Valley

Peoplestown

Polar Rock

South Atlanta

Norwood Manor

Inman Park

Thomasville Heights

Sweet Auburn

Benteen Park

Old Fourth Ward

Custer/McDonough/GuiceJoyland

Perkerson

South River Gardens

State Facility

Rosedale Heights

Swallow Circle/Baywood

Cabbagetown

Glenrose Heights

Rebel Valley Forest

Capitol Gateway

Betmar LaVilla

Oakland

Amal Heights

Castleberry Hill

Boulevard Heights

Woodland Hills

The Villages at Carver

Capitol View Manor

Hammond Park

Sylvan Hills

Englewood Manor

Vine City

Candler Park Lake Claire

Atlanta University Center

Grant


TurnerField

Chosewood

Federal Penitentary

Georgia National Guard

Pittman

Brownwood

Benteen

Arthur LangfordMemorial

Oakland Cemetary

M.L.K.

King Center

Browns Mill Golf Course

South Bend Park

Milton Ave SE

University Ave SW

Englewood Ave.

Wal

do S

t SE

Edgewood Ave NE

Hill

St S

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Bou

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Han

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Wylie St SE

Confederate A

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Glenwood Ave SE

Lake A

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Gib

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Bill

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Auburn Ave

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Garnett King Memorial

Georgia State

Peachtree Center

Dome/GWCC/Philips/CNN

King

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Cook

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Parks

Dobbs

Carver

Walden

Waters

Dunbar

Bethune

Benteen

Parkside

Tech High

Southside

Whitefoord

Thomasville

Stanton, D.H.

Crim Open Campus

Cleveland Avenue

Burgess-Peterson

Bus Yard Lakewood

Five Points

Inman Park-Reynoldstown


South Atlanta

Chosewood Park

High Point

The orange line denotes the pathway of the Beltline corridor. The corridor connects the existing Oakland cemetery to the Atlanta Zoo. The lime green signifies proposed green spaces. The area beneath the red circle is the area of focus. It directly connects to the Beltline corridor. it is neighbored by single-family housing, a heavily trafficked Boulevard Avenue and Edgewood Avenue, a two lane road with available on-street parking.

Images from Atlanta BeltLine, inc. & photo inventory

Exisiting C

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PLAN RECOMMENDATIONS REPORTSUBAREA 3

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Figure II.C.2 - Example of Englewood Employment Cultural Center scale/ characterCourtesy of: Others

Figure II.C.3 - Boulevard Crossing Future- 3-D Model looking south toward Englewood Employment Cultural Center

Figure II.C.1 - Example of Englewood Employment Cultural Center scale/ characterCourtesy of: Others

c. Development OpportunitiesThe following are illustrations and descriptions for development opportunities within the 2

proposed centers and 5 proposed districts.

• Centers

o Englewood Employment Cultural Center

Employment opportunity focused on working and multi-family living oriented around community common

Cultural opportunity focused on entertainment, art, and community facilities

1/4 mile core area with linear pedestrian greenways dividing blocks and connecting to the BeltLine

Incorporate opportunity for BeltLine transit plaza on top of public parking structure

Building Heights up to 10+ stories, mixed use oriented to greenspaces and transitioning in height with topography

Site VisitJan 13th, 2012

Stepping out of our cars, the wind and cold swepted all around us. Atlanta, GA was 21

degrees and it was the day of our site visit. The site, located south of Zoo Atlanta and Grant Park, was hidden behind the extreme topography. Pulling hats and gloves on, we ventured onto the site, with the

guidance of three Atlanta Beltline, Inc professionals.

a co

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The Atlanta BeltLine is a transformative project shaping the way Atlanta will grow as a city. An already existing rail line will be transformed into a 22 mile loop of parks, trails, transit and new development. The design

creates a rail-trail system that will unite a series of pocket parks throughout the city. Through careful planning, the negative side effects of unplanned growth, such as long commutes, poor air quality, auto dependency and limited public space- can be eliminated through this interactive trail system. The result of sprawl has brought about

uneven economic activity. “While the region has experienced unprecedented growth and job creation,

many areas, particularly portions of Atlanta, have suffered from flight and disinvestment” (beltline.org)

The trail system has been organized around parks, transit, trails and economic development located in the inner core of Atlanta. The goal is that through this meticulously planned urban development- the pattern of sprawl will change for the better, enhancing the quality of

life for all. As a native of Atlanta, I believe the BeltLine project is something that can be utilized by many different groups of people. While walking the site, I knew that the City of Atlanta could utilize this 28 acre site for a variety

of activities. Fields can always be used, and environmental education is essential to creating a sense

of stewardship towards the land.

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Points of Interest•A connected network of beautiful parks and

greenspaces•Trails and predestrian-friendly streets to link existing

neighborhoods•22-miles of transit providing an alternative to auto trips

among jobs, residences, and cultural attractions•Compact mixed-use development supporting transit,

parks, trails and businesses•Preservation of surrounding single-family neighborhoods

•Increases in affordable workforce housing•Preservation of historic structures

•Environmental remediation of underutilized brownfield areas

An important aspect of my program development was to establish environmental awareness

and education about the surrounding land and its watershed. Through a series of meandering trails of different paving types, the design evokes a sense of

waterways, reminding park users of the stream below; Intrenchment Creek. There were three essential

components of the site that stood out to me- the terrain, the skyline, and the buried watershed. I knew

immediately that these three areas would play a large role in shaping my concept development.

Examples of important aspects of Boulevard Crossing Park: creating a sense of place and community, interspersing mixed use buildings, with plazas, open fields and markets. A roundabout serves as a traffic solution and a strong focal point for the overall design.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARYSUBAREA 3

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Figure 5 - Greenspace Plan

• Parks and Open Spaces: The diversity and quantity of existing and proposed greenspaces within the Subarea Plan satis es the projected future need of Boulevard Crossing residents and visitors into 2030. The Subarea Plan establishes three scales and multiple types of greenspaces encompassing 57% of the TAD properties and 27% of the entire subarea. This includes neighborhood park space for Ormewood and Boulevard Heights which are currently lacking greenspace, almost doubling Chosewood Park, and connecting multiple neighborhoods to the BeltLine via an extensive multi-use trail

network. The subarea planning process also included the development of a master plan for Boulevard Crossing Park, which focused on the theme “Urban Con uence”: seeking to restore the existing highly-disturbed landscape by infusing it with active and passive recreation, art, and nature.

Highlights of the Sustainable Action Strategies (policy and zoning recommendations) include involving artists in design development, promoting the BeltLine Arboretum, incorporating low impact and green development practices, and ensuring

architectural step back at the street. The Boulevard Crossing Subarea Plan meets transit element requirements to ensure successful BeltLine implementation, updates and re nes the Atlanta BeltLine Redevelopment and Street Framework Plans, and incorporates the Boulevard Crossing community values and goals.

The Boulevard Crossing Subarea Plan document contains an Existing Conditions Report and Plan Recommendations Report. In addition, a full Transportation Impact Report and Boulevard Crossing Park Master Plan Report are located in the Appendix of the Plan Recommendations Report.

ATLANTA BELTLINE MASTER PLAN • MARCH 16, 2009 SUBAREA 3

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Figure 6 - Final Boulevard Crossing Subarea Plan

Images from Atlanta BeltLine, inc.

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IV. Parks & Open Space

Figure IV.A.2 - Drainage and Elevation Map

Figure IV.A.1 - Example of park elements integrated into topography and greenspace encompassing water quality features

a. Park & Open Space PoliciesGreenspace Goals and Objectives

• Reclaim/restore/create & expand community environmental resources.

o Restore existing streams and incorporate new water features for recreational/ educational opportunities, stormwater management, and wildlife habitat.

o Expand community sustainable opportunities, such as recycling, composting, and gardening and recommend infrastructure for these activities/ amenities be included in future development.

o Enhance the urban forest by preserving and appropriately planting new trees via an expanded open space network, enhanced streetscapes, and neighborhood arboretum programs.

o Promote the importance of the community’s environmental resources through interpretation/ education, incorporation of LEED- green development principles, and habitat restoration.

• Ensure the recreational needs of the City of Atlanta are compatible with Boulevard Crossing community needs.

o Provide multi-use accessibility and connectivity to and through the community’s signi cant parks- Grant, Boulevard Crossing, and Chosewood.

o Ensure passive spaces for meditation and re ection, habitat preservation areas, trails, and picnic facilities.

o Promote innovative programming within the community open space network, such as wireless technology.

o Provide active adventure activities, such as climbing, play elds/facilities, and water play areas.

o Encourage and maintain safe and secure environment in park design and utilization through lighting and visibility.

Hydrology Analysis

The photo documentation of the site and it’s fantastic views. Power lines will be placed underground and allow for a greater flexibility in upward design, vegetation included.

The hydrology map illustrates the existing watershed. as shown in the photographs, Intrenchment Creek has been placed into large pipes underground. My initial design concept involved daylighting the creek and exposing the community to the value of preserving a watershed.

United StatesDepartment ofAgriculture

A product of the NationalCooperative Soil Survey,a joint effort of the UnitedStates Department ofAgriculture and otherFederal agencies, Stateagencies including theAgricultural ExperimentStations, and localparticipants

Custom Soil ResourceReport for

Fulton County,Georgia

NaturalResourcesConservationService

January 22, 2012

United StatesDepartment ofAgriculture

A product of the NationalCooperative Soil Survey,a joint effort of the UnitedStates Department ofAgriculture and otherFederal agencies, Stateagencies including theAgricultural ExperimentStations, and localparticipants

Custom Soil ResourceReport for

Fulton County,Georgia

NaturalResourcesConservationService

January 22, 2012

Soil surveys enable a greater depth of land planning. They state soil limitations and predict the lifespan of designs and plants.

While taking field notes on-site, I was exposed to the variety of the soil on the site. The texture of the soil was very soft in areas, creating crevices covered with kudzu. It is important to note that much of the site has been used as a place for industrial disposal. In conclusion, when time comes to specify construction documents and planting schedules, it is imperative to know that the soil make up can support such alterations.

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The image to the right demonstrates the thought process of wanting to unearth the buried creek. It was important to create a focal point that draws the user into the site. By denoting where the skyline views are the best, the orientation of buildings and elevated plazas have a stronger purpose as to their location. The details & section sketches reiterate elevation studies and establishing a sense of place.

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This sketch explores the topography and how it will effect the user’s experience within the site.

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After many attempts of mimicking the nearly rectilinear site, I settled to focus on an exaggerated roundabout that could be echoed throughout the landscape. The meandering paths reiterate the existing watershed and serves as a reminder to all, how we must preserve our waterways. The grid made by pervious concrete walkways allows for the site to be broken into smaller spaces. This allows the user to explore the entire site, moving from one space to another, without being lost or overwhelmed by the size of the park.

Charcoal & Colored Pencil

Hydrology Education & Plsy

Terrain Retaining/ climbing wall; wall planters

Visibility Atlanta’s Night Lights

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Marketplace & Mass Transit Illustration. Watercolor

Elevation Visual- 33 ft drop over 553 ft range (NTS)

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The ideabehind using the retaining wall as a recreational element is to make multiple functions out of a required structure. The topography of the site could have posed as a deterrent to the site, but one of my design programs was to embrace and dramatize the terrain. By creating a climbing wall, a vegetated retaining wall and stairs used for fitness puposes, the topography is embraced and celebrated.

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PLANT SCHEDULELabel Quantity Botanical Name Common Name Spacing SizeAB 3 Acer buergerianum Trident Maple 15' 1" Caliber B&BAP 11 Agarista populifolia Florida Leucothoe 8' 5 galAR 16 Ajugans reptans Ajuga 10" 5" PotCS 15 Camellia sasanqua Sasanqua Camellia 6' 5 Gal

CR 4 Campis radicansTrumpet Vine Campis Radicans 30' 1 Gal

CF Calycanthus floridus Sweetshrub 4' 5 galCC 8 Cercis canadensis Eastern Redbud 15' 3" Caliber B&BCS 15 Chaenomeles specisoa Flowering Quince 6' 5 GalCnF 6 Cornus florida Flowering Dogwood 15' 1" Caliber B&BDC 28 Daphne cneorum Rose Daphne 2' 1 GalFG 14 Fothergilla gardenii Dwarf Fothergilla 3' 1 Gal

GJP 3Gardenia jasminoides 'Prosrata Dwarf Gardenia 2' 1 Gal

HS 37 Hosta species Hosta 12" OC 5" Pot

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Hydrangea macrophylla Hydrangea 4' 1 GalLI 3 Lagerstroemia indica Crape myrtle 15' 1" Caliber B&BLC 22 Loropetalum chinensis Loropetalum 8' 1 GalOJ 50 Ophiopogon japonicus Mondo grass 10" OC 5" Pot

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Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum' Purple fountain Grass 4' 1 Gal

RI 7 Raphiolepis indica Indian Hawthorn 4' 1 Gal

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Rhododendron satsuki 'Pink Gumpo' Satsuki Azalea 4' 1 Gal

PA 10Pennisetum alopecuroides Dwarf Fountain Grass 2' 1 Gal

ST 16 Spiraea thunbergii Baby's breath Spirea 5' 5" Pot

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NOTES1.) All areas under planting masses will be covered in mulch or pine straw2.) Landcape Architect must approve layout of plan before installation3.) Each hole should be made to twice the size of the root, unless otherwise specified

Notes1.) All areas under planting masses will be covered in mulch or pine straw2.) Landscape Architect must approve layout of plan before installation3.) Each hole should be made to twice the size of the root, unless otherwise specified.

Planting Specifcations

The Roundabout at Night- A sketch exploring the relationship between the heights of buildings, the interaction between the pedestrian and automobile, and the lighting of the site.

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Establishing a Sense of Place

These vignettes help create the environment of Boulevard Crossing Park. The community garden allows for not only the curation of the land, but the interaction of neighbors as well. The covered bike rack provides safe storage of bicycles and encourages cyclists to venture to Boulevard Crossing.

The skate park gives its users a place to mingle and play. It is adjacent to the playground and forested ‘natural’ play area that can be used by younger and older visitors alike. The pond provides a place for formal education about stormwater and watershed management. It also allows for safe, imaginative water play.

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Work completed withAutoCAD, Adobe CS5 programs. ArcGIS, Excel

Hand graphics- watercolors, ink, charcoal and colored pencels.

Atlanta Beltline, INC.http://www.beltline.org/

usda soil surveys

Site photographs from Land 4900-Davis

Images & Inspiration

http://www.flickr.com/photos/kbrookes/3108151485/http://www.google.com/imgres?num=10&um=1&hl=en&bi

http://www.google.com/imgres?start=260&num=10&um=1&hl=en&biw=1020&bih=971&tbm=isch&tbnid=TA_-JlEvGVT7UM:&imgrefurl=http://asiseeit2010.blogspot.com/2010/11/atlanta-

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