 Harrison
West consists of 50 estate lots, a large open space area and trail network,
and numerous planted areas at intersections and on cul-de-sacs.
The design strives to be environmentally friendly and to preserve and
enhance the existing landscape. |
Services
Provided:
Master Plan
Landscape Architecture
On-Site Observation
Awards:
2003
Govenor's Award for Land Use
2001
ASLA Merit Award
The Lannert Group was commissioned by Wagner
Homes of Valparaiso, Indiana to complete the master plan and site
details for a 50+ acre luxury single family home subdivision. The
site presented many interesting challenges. While the southern half
of the site is relatively flat, the northern half contains a series of
deep ravines and wetland areas. This limited the amount of buildable
space, but also allowed for the creation of an extensive network of trails,
boardwalks, and open space areas. An extensive tree survey was completed
in order to locate roads and building envelopes away from mature trees,
and where mature trees did not exist, the designers completed a series
of restoration strategies, both for new tree plantings and native prairie
vegetation. Roads do not have curbs, and runoff is channeled into
"bioswales" that are planted with native grasses that will filter the
runoff before allowing it to enter the stream or wetland areas.
Part of the open space design details also included the stabilization
of the ravine areas to prevent any further erosion. In addition
to the overall master plan, the designers also completed a series of details
for paving and plantings on each cul-de-sac, at the intersections of streets,
and for the primary and secondary entrances to the development. |
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2004 The Lannert Group, Inc
