30th St. Corridor Wet Weather Relief Design
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Project manager and landscape architect as part of a multidisciplinary team completing final design for improvements to reduce flooding in the northern portion of the 30th Street Industrial Corridor. The project includes conceptual and final design for the proposed stormwater management basins, investigation the feasibility of green infrastructure elements, and coordinating the conceptual routing of a greenway corridor. Tasks include design, rendering, green infrastructure design, public and stakeholder involvement, conceptual design, final design. Construction began in 2016.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Project manager and landscape architect as part of a multidisciplinary team completing final design for improvements to reduce flooding in the northern portion of the 30th Street Industrial Corridor. The project includes conceptual and final design for the proposed stormwater management basins, investigation the feasibility of green infrastructure elements, and coordinating the conceptual routing of a greenway corridor. Tasks include design, rendering, green infrastructure design, public and stakeholder involvement, conceptual design, final design. Construction began in 2016.
Kinnickinnic River Reach 2a Preliminary Engineering
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Project manager and landscape architect as part of a multidisciplinary team completing preliminary engineering for the restoration of over two miles of river in urban Milwaukee. The existing concrete channel has deteriorated, and will be removed to create a naturalized river. Project tasks include preparation of vegetation plans for channel restoration alternatives, development of construction and operations and maintenance costs for vegetation, and creation of 3d renderings for stakeholder and public meetings.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Project manager and landscape architect as part of a multidisciplinary team completing preliminary engineering for the restoration of over two miles of river in urban Milwaukee. The existing concrete channel has deteriorated, and will be removed to create a naturalized river. Project tasks include preparation of vegetation plans for channel restoration alternatives, development of construction and operations and maintenance costs for vegetation, and creation of 3d renderings for stakeholder and public meetings.
South Shore Beach Relocation Study
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Project manager and project landscape architect analyzing the feasibility of recreating a public swimming beach within a County Park. The existing neighborhood swimming beach experiences frequent closures due to water quality problems. Project tasks include background research, coordination with stakeholders, scientists, and computer modelers, stakeholder and public meetings, site and park design, stormwater management planning, and the development of beach alternatives.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Project manager and project landscape architect analyzing the feasibility of recreating a public swimming beach within a County Park. The existing neighborhood swimming beach experiences frequent closures due to water quality problems. Project tasks include background research, coordination with stakeholders, scientists, and computer modelers, stakeholder and public meetings, site and park design, stormwater management planning, and the development of beach alternatives.
Thompson’s West End Park
Washburn, Wisconsin
Project Manager and landscape architect for conceptual masterplanning project of the expansion and redesign of a 27-acre park located along the shores of Lake Superior in Bayfield County. The project involves improving and expanding habitat, camping, park facilities, and overall integration of the site to the natural and urban waterfront of Washburn.
Washburn, Wisconsin
Project Manager and landscape architect for conceptual masterplanning project of the expansion and redesign of a 27-acre park located along the shores of Lake Superior in Bayfield County. The project involves improving and expanding habitat, camping, park facilities, and overall integration of the site to the natural and urban waterfront of Washburn.
Marion Mill Pond Ecosystem Restoration
Marion, Michigan
Conceptual designer for dam removal and restoration options for a river channel and 26 acre impoundment in central Michigan. The restored channel will provide coldwater habitat continuity for trout along the 33 mile Middle Branch River. Tasks included analyzing existing conditions, comparing reference reaches, establishing natural channel design characteristics, researching and specifying natural grade control and habitat structures, analyzing construction phasing options, designing channel alignment alternatives, coordinating with USACE officials, coordinating with Environmental Assessment documentation, and specifying preliminary planting plans and lists.
Marion, Michigan
Conceptual designer for dam removal and restoration options for a river channel and 26 acre impoundment in central Michigan. The restored channel will provide coldwater habitat continuity for trout along the 33 mile Middle Branch River. Tasks included analyzing existing conditions, comparing reference reaches, establishing natural channel design characteristics, researching and specifying natural grade control and habitat structures, analyzing construction phasing options, designing channel alignment alternatives, coordinating with USACE officials, coordinating with Environmental Assessment documentation, and specifying preliminary planting plans and lists.
Boardman River Dam Removal Alternatives Study
Traverse City, Michigan
Project team member and designer for a study to examine the impacts of several proposed dam removal alternatives along the Boardman River, a tributary to Lake Michigan in northern Michigan. Sediment impacts on aquatic habitat are of concern for the removal of three dams along the river. The team worked to study the impacts of the different alternatives through analysis, design, and modeling to minimize negative impacts of sediment transport on aquatic habitats while opening miles of river for coldwater migration and spawning for anadromous fish. Project tasks include the development of alternatives for sediment management, volume calculations, preliminary restoration plans and management techniques, and visualization.
Traverse City, Michigan
Project team member and designer for a study to examine the impacts of several proposed dam removal alternatives along the Boardman River, a tributary to Lake Michigan in northern Michigan. Sediment impacts on aquatic habitat are of concern for the removal of three dams along the river. The team worked to study the impacts of the different alternatives through analysis, design, and modeling to minimize negative impacts of sediment transport on aquatic habitats while opening miles of river for coldwater migration and spawning for anadromous fish. Project tasks include the development of alternatives for sediment management, volume calculations, preliminary restoration plans and management techniques, and visualization.
Milwaukee River Parkway Habitat Improvement and Interpretive Access Design
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Project manager and landscape architect for bluff stabilization and public access project in collaboration with the River Revitalization Foundation and Milwaukee County Parks. Project includes design of stairs, trails, bioswales, habitat restoration, slope grading, urban plazas, and environmental education nodes to provide meaningful enhancements to nearly 500 feet of degraded urban riverway. Project tasks included successful grant applications securing funding for the project, which was scheduled for construction in 2016.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Project manager and landscape architect for bluff stabilization and public access project in collaboration with the River Revitalization Foundation and Milwaukee County Parks. Project includes design of stairs, trails, bioswales, habitat restoration, slope grading, urban plazas, and environmental education nodes to provide meaningful enhancements to nearly 500 feet of degraded urban riverway. Project tasks included successful grant applications securing funding for the project, which was scheduled for construction in 2016.
Cleveland Habitat Creation and Beneficial Use of Dredge Material
Cleveland, Ohio
Project landscape architect for the selection of potential disposal sites for dredge spoils from the Cuyahoga River and Cleveland Harbor with the USACE. Five sites were evaluated, and preliminary engineering concepts were developed to provide storage of dredge material, and creation of habitat and potential recreational use. Habitat types included submerged, emergent wetland, wet prairie, and upland.
Cleveland, Ohio
Project landscape architect for the selection of potential disposal sites for dredge spoils from the Cuyahoga River and Cleveland Harbor with the USACE. Five sites were evaluated, and preliminary engineering concepts were developed to provide storage of dredge material, and creation of habitat and potential recreational use. Habitat types included submerged, emergent wetland, wet prairie, and upland.
Toledo Harbor Island Restoration
Toledo, Ohio
Project landscape architect for the preliminary design and feasibility evaluation of three habitat islands located in Maumee Bay in western Lake Erie. The islands are designed to accommodate over 20 million cubic yards of maintenance dredge material removed from the federal navigation channel. The islands provide over 1,000 acres of terrestrial and aquatic habitat at a cost of over $750m. Tasks and management activities included coastal analysis, breakwater/revetment design, island location and layout, geotechnical analysis, constructability and cost estimating.
Toledo, Ohio
Project landscape architect for the preliminary design and feasibility evaluation of three habitat islands located in Maumee Bay in western Lake Erie. The islands are designed to accommodate over 20 million cubic yards of maintenance dredge material removed from the federal navigation channel. The islands provide over 1,000 acres of terrestrial and aquatic habitat at a cost of over $750m. Tasks and management activities included coastal analysis, breakwater/revetment design, island location and layout, geotechnical analysis, constructability and cost estimating.
Bender Park Dredging Access Road
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Project manager and landscape architect for the development of alternatives for the stabilization of a construction access road created by dismantling an existing coastal structure. Project elements included a multiuse pathway that would facilitate dredging and allow for public access. Project tasks included site analysis, client meetings, coordination with structural and coastal engineers, cost estimates, materials investigation, meetings with regulatory officials, conceptual design, drawing production, and technical report production.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Project manager and landscape architect for the development of alternatives for the stabilization of a construction access road created by dismantling an existing coastal structure. Project elements included a multiuse pathway that would facilitate dredging and allow for public access. Project tasks included site analysis, client meetings, coordination with structural and coastal engineers, cost estimates, materials investigation, meetings with regulatory officials, conceptual design, drawing production, and technical report production.
Madison Park and Beach Enhancement
Madison, Wisconsin
Project landscape architect and designer for conceptual beach enhancements at the popular but underutilized city beaches in Madison and McFarland. Phased improvement plans and cost estimates were prepared for the Clean Lakes Alliance non-profit group. Proposed improvements included ADA access, site amenities, and coastal structures to contain an expanded beach, grading and terracing to improve access and comfort, and accommodations for future public pier. Permit and final design documents were prepared for the Village of McFarland for their beach at McDaniel's Park.
Madison, Wisconsin
Project landscape architect and designer for conceptual beach enhancements at the popular but underutilized city beaches in Madison and McFarland. Phased improvement plans and cost estimates were prepared for the Clean Lakes Alliance non-profit group. Proposed improvements included ADA access, site amenities, and coastal structures to contain an expanded beach, grading and terracing to improve access and comfort, and accommodations for future public pier. Permit and final design documents were prepared for the Village of McFarland for their beach at McDaniel's Park.
Green Infrastructure and Public Access Trail Projects
Port Washington, Wisconsin
Project landscape architect and designer for conceptual public access trail leading out of downtown Port Washington and subsequent project developing initial concepts for green infrastructure and stormwater management features for marina parking lot water quality improvements. Project features bike and pedestrian trails and bridges, parking area, beach enhancement, shore protection, an ADA accessible fishing pier, prairie restoration, wetland creation and enhancement, and a canoe/kayak launch.
Port Washington, Wisconsin
Project landscape architect and designer for conceptual public access trail leading out of downtown Port Washington and subsequent project developing initial concepts for green infrastructure and stormwater management features for marina parking lot water quality improvements. Project features bike and pedestrian trails and bridges, parking area, beach enhancement, shore protection, an ADA accessible fishing pier, prairie restoration, wetland creation and enhancement, and a canoe/kayak launch.
Port Vincent Waterfront
Port Washington, Wisconsin
Waterfront designer for over 7,000 LF of Lake Michigan waterfront. Proposed improvements include stabilization of 100-ft high bluffs, creation of 15 acres of environmental corridor and over 10 acres of accessible public park space and beachfront. The $60m+ project also included a hotel resort and conference center, a PGA championship golf course, and residential development including condominiums, estate and single-family lots. Project tasks include site analysis, on-site conceptual design, design development, grading plans, cost estimates, visualization of design alternatives, final design, project team liaison, and regulatory permit preparation, and stakeholder meetings.
Port Washington, Wisconsin
Waterfront designer for over 7,000 LF of Lake Michigan waterfront. Proposed improvements include stabilization of 100-ft high bluffs, creation of 15 acres of environmental corridor and over 10 acres of accessible public park space and beachfront. The $60m+ project also included a hotel resort and conference center, a PGA championship golf course, and residential development including condominiums, estate and single-family lots. Project tasks include site analysis, on-site conceptual design, design development, grading plans, cost estimates, visualization of design alternatives, final design, project team liaison, and regulatory permit preparation, and stakeholder meetings.
Habitat and Beach Enhancement
Various
Project manager, landscape architect, designer, and graphics production for beach enhancement and habitat restoration projects. Sites include locations include Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, Lake Erie, and the Caribbean for public and private clients. Tasks were closely tied to coastal engineering work to provide stable beaches, habitat enhancement, and public access.
Various
Project manager, landscape architect, designer, and graphics production for beach enhancement and habitat restoration projects. Sites include locations include Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, Lake Erie, and the Caribbean for public and private clients. Tasks were closely tied to coastal engineering work to provide stable beaches, habitat enhancement, and public access.
Desmond Landing
Port Huron, Michigan
Project landscape architect responsible for the design and production of drawings for the development of over one mile of urban waterfront along the St. Clair River. Master plan includes extensive public access and park opportunities, a specialty boat basin for display vessels, fixed and floating dockage systems, amphitheater, island development, fishing access, steel bulkhead walls, boardwalk, diver access, cobble beaches, wetland areas, and habitat creation. Technical issues include wave protection, stormwater management, and water quality.
Port Huron, Michigan
Project landscape architect responsible for the design and production of drawings for the development of over one mile of urban waterfront along the St. Clair River. Master plan includes extensive public access and park opportunities, a specialty boat basin for display vessels, fixed and floating dockage systems, amphitheater, island development, fishing access, steel bulkhead walls, boardwalk, diver access, cobble beaches, wetland areas, and habitat creation. Technical issues include wave protection, stormwater management, and water quality.