Geotechnical, Water, Ecology, Environmental, Construction Mgmt
Atwater Park is one of Springfield’s most scenic neighborhoods, known for its beautiful parkways and residences. When the Atwater Park neighborhood association asked the City to develop a small garden at one of its public terraces, they came to GZA and its team of landscape architects for professional design services. Challenge The City had limited … Read more
The City of Springfield wished to enhance recreational opportunities, achieve universal accessibility, and implement climate-resilient design within the 166± acre Blunt Park, which hosts the popular Stone Soul Festival held annually on Labor Day weekend. Challenge The City needed a site design that could be included in state and federal grant applications to fund … Read more
Calhoun Park is a 2.5-acre park occupying one full block in a residential neighborhood, and offers large shade trees, a playground, splash pad, handball court, picnic areas, and open lawn space. Challenge Many of Calhoun Park’s amenities were aging and falling into disrepair, and the overall site design required an update. At the same time, … Read more
Greenleaf Park is a 46-acre public park located in Springfield, MA which hosts an assortment of playing fields, tennis, and basketball courts, parking lots, wooded areas, and wetland resources. Challenge The City of Springfield came to GZA to develop a conceptual master plan to address the lack of play amenities, accessible pedestrian circulation and … Read more
Northside Learning Center in Chicago serves students aged 14 to 22 with intellectual disabilities and impaired adaptive functioning. The skills they are taught at this school help them achieve independent living. Challenge A decades-old greenhouse was proposed to be upgraded to provide much needed space and new equipment for students at the school. During the … Read more
The Nell’s Woodland Foundation is an organization dedicated to facilitating a meaningful and connected relationship to nature through programs that support stewardship in the areas of Ecology, Health & Wellness, and the Arts, all of which will utilize inspiration supported by the 60-acre preserve located in Ottawa, IL. By connecting with nature, visitors will benefit … Read more
Camp STAR Angelina is an all-inclusive summer day camp for children ages 5-14 with and without disabilities, that is run by the City of Springfield’s Department of Parks, Buildings, and Recreation (DPBRM) that previously had been held at various City-owned sites located throughout the City of Springfield. Challenge It was important to DPRBRM that the … Read more
Clarke is a global environmental products and services company whose mission is to make communities around the world more livable, safe, and comfortable. They do this by pioneering, developing, and delivering environmentally responsible solutions for public health through mosquito control and healthy natural habitats. Challenge As part of their long-term sustainability mission, Clarke envisioned a … Read more
The Coffee Creek Watershed Conservancy, a non-profit organization incorporated in 1998, owns and manages the natural areas and recreational facilities within the Coffee Creek Watershed Preserve. Its mission is to protect and maintain the biodiversity of the Coffee Creek corridor and to provide educational and recreational experiences for the public. Challenge The Coffee Creek Watershed … Read more
The Fondy Food Center connects Greater Milwaukee to local, fresh food – from farm to market to table – so that children learn better, adults live healthier, and communities celebrate cultural food traditions. At the Market, farmers will provide healthy choices to local residents who often times do not have access to fresh fruit and … Read more
Lytle Park has been serving recreational needs of city residents since 1914. There are many opportunities to enjoy nature, fitness, play, relaxation, and recreation. Looking toward the next 100 years of recreation for Mattoon residents, the Lytle Park Master Plan, completed in 2012, takes the goals and objectives articulated by Justin Grady and the Park … Read more
GZA provided landscape architectural and civil engineering services to the City of Springfield for the redevelopment of Stearns Square and Duryea Way as part of a downtown rehabilitation effort. GZA provided conceptual master planning/design, coordinated multi‐ City Department reviews (DPW, Planning, Parks, Traffic Commission), estimated cost, prepared construction documents, and provided construction phase services. Challenge … Read more