Moore Square, a four acre square, is one of five original squares established by William Christmas’ 1792 plan for the capitol of North Carolina, self-described as the “City of Oaks”. Deeply loved by the citizens of Raleigh and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Moore Square is a civic treasure that has fallen into disrepair and is in need of improvements to accommodate the new thriving urban life of downtown Raleigh.
Continue reading Elevated Ground | Raleigh USA | Christopher Counts Studio
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This weeks round-up of landscape news from around the web. Q+A> LAURIE OLIN | The Architect’s Newspaper The Architect’s Newspaper interviews noted landscape architect discusses the profession and the state of public space today.
A raft of transformative and inspiring policies by cities and local governments, which can assist in creating a sustainable 21st century, were spotlighted in a new report released today by ICLEI – Local Government for Sustainability and the UN Environment Programme (UNEP). Habitats for harmony | Kim Wilkie | FT.com Acclaimed landscape architect Kim Wilkie on two projects he has undertaken in fragile environments… Parks Canada Launches New Learn to Camp Smartphone Application Parks Canada has launched a new Smart phone App to help first time campers enjoy a camping trip to Canada’s national parks. Send us your links during the week to [email protected] For more news during the week become a World Landscape Architecture fan on Facebook, Join our LinkedIN group, Follow us on Twitter @wlandscapearch or Weibo and then Circle us on Google+
Continue reading An Ecological City Model for the 21st Century | Sym’bio’pia | Linearscape
The Woodland Discovery Playground was designed by Shelby Farm Park Conservatory’s Master Plan design firm, James Corner Field Operations (JCFO), and the design process was anything but ordinary. To create the next great 21st century play landscape, SFPC and JCFO went straight to experts—local kids. The site for the Woodland Discovery Playground is situated on an existing twenty-year-old play area and edged by woodland that has been overtaken by Chinese Privet. The design of the playground capitalizes on its location with a woodland restoration project and significant new native plantings that enmesh the play space with its surroundings. Within its wooded context, outdoor play at Shelby Farms Park will promote discovery, provoke challenges, embrace delight, encourage creativity, build relationships, and cultivate healthy children’s development. The new Woodland Discovery Playground will shape an environment that allows for change, transformation, and growth; that reflects theories about how children learn, develop, and play; and that meaningfully engages with the entire Memphis community. Continue reading Woodland Discovery Playground at Shelby Farms Park | James Corner Field Operations  Skolkovo Urban Design Concept by OMA On January 20, the two finalist companies, AREP (France) and OMA (the Netherlands) made detailed presentations of their proposed urban development concepts and highlighted the key benefits of their respective projects. Continue reading OMA & AREP finalists for Skolkovo – Russia’s Silicon Valley |
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