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Hoerr Schaudt Landscape Architects 10 Green Roofs at 900 North Michigan Avenue Mariani Landscape 12 An Italian Renaissance The Lakota Group 14 Lockport Street Streetscape

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Site Design Group, Ltd. 16 Bubbly Creek Framework Plan Hitchcock Design Group 18 Lake Riverdale Sustainable Master Plan Teng & Associates—An exp Company 20 Moraine Valley Community College Campus Renovation Planning Resources Inc. 22 PrairieWalk Pond and the DragonFly Landing Wolff Landscape Architecture, Inc. 24 Randolph - Franklin Pocket Park Hitchcock Design Group 26 Three Oaks Recreation Area Mariani Landscape 28 Tribute Garden Hoerr Schaudt Landscape Architects 30 Wicker Park Residence

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T his is exciting! I have the honor and pleasure of presenting Folio, which

celebrates excellence in the field of landscape architecture. these award-winning

projects exemplify the high quality of professional practice in Illinois, and the broad

spectrum of work in which landscape architects demonstrate leadership in design and

environmental planning.

Difficult economic times continue to challenge our profession. I can think of no better time than right now for us, as landscape architects, to applaud our accomplishments and, in turn, raise our visibility. The celebration event is exactly one of those opportunities. But an annual event is simply not enough to mark our endeavors. We are visionaries—creative, sustainable, influential, and inspiring—and leaders in environmental design and planning. To further this point, ASLA launched a year-long initiative to promote, at the local level, what it is that landscape architects truly do.

The Chapter also has access to a comprehensive video that depicts not just what landscape architects do; it envisions what we could do. It captures the talents of practitioners, from the technical skills of land and waterway analysis, to the artistry of sketches and plans that communicate design intent. The video depicts how landscape architects plan, construct, and shape the world we live in. It also showcases the breadth of places influenced by our profession: public parks and gardens; golf courses; streetscapes and waterfronts; housing and commercial developments; schools; memorials and cemeteries; and nature preserves. In short, this effort will communicate that landscape architecture professionals are trained and ready to respond to the needs of our communities and the world.

Another tremendous visibility opportunity presents itself in the coming year. The Village of Riverside, Illinois, a community planned by the “father of landscape architecture,” Frederick Law Olmsted, will embark on a nearly year-long event to celebrate his legacy. The Chapter’s Education and External Communications Committees will work closely with the Village and the Illinois Landscape Contractors Association to publicize and participate in a variety of public events throughout the year. We encourage members to participate both during the events, and behind the scenes.

Issues and opportunities that affect landscape architects, our profession, and the environment are abundant at both the state and national level. Federal and state budgets are constantly under scrutiny with attempts to cut or reduce spending. Many of these attempts attack funding for significant environmental initiatives that, ultimately, impact our profession. To challenge such impacts, we must speak out. The Advocacy Network available to us through ASLA is a phenomenal tool for our voice to be heard. This legislative communication tool gives us the opportunity to weigh-in on significant environmental issues such as the amendments

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that attempted to cut programs associated with the Transportation Enhancement Program. The ILASLA contingency responded quickly and in-mass which, when combined with the responses of chapters across the country, helped defeat the proposed amendment. The ability for us to promptly and effectively respond is critical to the profession, both at the state and national level.

Landscape architecture can be a life-long profession. In Illinois, we are extremely fortunate to have exceptional practitioners with national and international expertise. This year, the Chapter looks to celebrate the achievements of these seasoned professionals. A number of individuals will be nominated for Fellowship in the Society in recognition of their significant contributions to the profession. We hope the Society’s Class of 2012 has a substantial Illinois flavor!

While the profession relies heavily on these seasoned practitioners, we must not overlook those just entering the field. The profession, the Chapter, and the Society need these emerging professionals to survive and grow. Each of us must challenge ourselves to reach out, encourage, support, and engage these individuals as they begin their professional careers.

With a focus on professional qualifications, the Chapter and the Illinois Landscape Architecture Registration Board continue to work on the rules for the Illinois Landscape Architecture License Law. The ASLA Board of Trustees has endorsed a Professional Landscape Architect (PLA) title designation. The implications of this change are being evaluated for the ramifications of this new designation on the status of our current legislation. Additionally, the continuing education unit (CEU) requirements are being refined. Please stay tuned to Chapter communications for status updates and what the changes will mean to practitioners.

From events to public relations to advocacy, none of these ILASLA endeavors could be accomplished without the tremendous support of our sponsors. On behalf of the entire landscape architecture community, I thank you for your time, enthusiasm, energies, and, most of all, financial support. As we embark on another year, the Chapter will once again need your support to sustain the momentum gained through past efforts.

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2011-2012 ILASLA ExEcuTIvE commITTEE

P r e S I d e n t Steven HALberg, ASLA, is no stranger to leadership within ILASLA. He has previously served the Chapter as both Treasurer and President. Steve earned a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and has a Masters in Business Administration from Illinois Benedictine College. He is a licensed landscape architect in Illinois and Wisconsin, and is CLARB certified. During his nearly thirty-five year career as a landscape architect in Illinois, Steve has served as Superintendent of Parks and Planning with the Elk Grove Park District; Director of Planning and Development with the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County; President and Principal Designer with David Gill/Steven Halberg Limited-Golf Course Architects; and Landscape Architecture Manager for Bonestroo. He is currently a Senior Consultant with Planning Resources Inc.

P r e S I d e n t e L e c t cHrIS gent, ASLA, has worked for the Chicago Park District or as a consultant to other City agencies for the last 21 years. This experience has provided him the opportunity to develop strong working relationships with City agencies and departments. Recently he was the Deputy Director of the Planning and Development for the Chicago Park District and served as the Park District Liaison to the City of Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs, where he shared his expertise in planning, landscape, and construction. He represented the Chicago Park District in a variety of governmental, community, and business projects, and as a part of the efforts to implement the Mayor’s vision for a sustainable city. A graduate from the University of Idaho with a Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture, Chris is a licensed landscape architect in Illinois.

PA S t P r e S I d e n t Amy OLSOn, ASLA, is a graduate of the University of Kentucky with a Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture and a graduate of the University of Illinois with a Master of Fine Arts in Landscape Architecture. She is a licensed landscape architect in the State of Illinois, CLARB certified, and an ISA-certified arborist. She has consulted and worked both in the private sector and public sector in landscape architecture and project management. She currently consults providing landscape architecture services as the President/Owner of Olson Landscape Architecture. Amy also serves as a commissioner for the Village of Glenview Appearance Commission, where they review signage, landscape, and building projects within the Village.

t r u S t e e Keven grAHAm, ASLA, is a Principal with Planning Resources Inc. in Wheaton. Keven earned an Associate in Applied Science in Architectural Construction Technology from Illinois Central College and a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture from Iowa State University. A licensed landscape architect, he has served ILASLA in numerous positions, including President. He is one of the founding officers of the ASLA Sustainable Design and Development professional practice network and continues to work with the development of the Sustainable Sites Initiative. He also currently serves as the Chair for ASLA’s Public Relations and Communication Committee.

t r e A S u r e r tOny QuInn, ASLA, is a partner with Culliton Quinn Landscape Architecture Workshop in Chicago. He earned his Associate in Applied Science in Architectural Construction Technology from Illinois Central College in 1991, and a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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in 1994. Tony is a licensed landscape architect in Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan and is CLARB certified. Since Culliton Quinn’s inception in 2004, he has been involved in a diversity of engagements that range from residential, historic landscape preservation, park and recreation, institutional, and urban design spaces from the East Coast to the Midwest. For the last several years he has served as a commissioner for the Village of Oak Park Historic Preservation Commission. He is also a member of the Oak Park Architecture Review Committee and the Oak Park Downtown Districts Streetscape Committee.

S e c r e tA r y ALAn wAtKInS, ASLA, is an account representative with Clarence Davids & Company. He earned a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2005, and is currently in pursuit of a Master in Business Administration from Northern Illinois University. His responsibilities at Clarence Davids & Company entail sales, estimation, project and account management, and the pursuit of new clients. He has served ILASLA as Secretary since 2009. In that time he has helped educate and recruit students to the profession, and is currently developing ideas to increase ILASLA membership.

A d v O c A c y c H A I r PAtty KIng, ASLA, Leed AP bd+c, is a licensed landscape architect at George’s Landscaping, Inc. in Joliet. She graduated with honors and earned a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture with a minor in biology from Ball State University in 1994. In 2002, she received a Citation of Honor from AIA Illinois for her work with Community First, a grass roots organization that promotes context sensitive design for residential architecture through their publication Workbook for Successful Redevelopment, an Idea and Resource Guide for Building in Established Neighborhoods. Patty’s broad range of experience includes park and recreation, campus planning, green roofs, public safety, religious, real estate development, and cemetery design. She is a member of the Illinois Parks and Recreation Association’s Environmental Committee, and the West Suburban Branch of the USGBC Illinois Chapter. She has been involved with ILASLA since 1999, including past service as the Awards Chair.

e d u c At I O n c H A I r JennIFer tHOmPSOn, ASLA, earned a Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture with minors in City and Regional Planning and Art History from The Ohio State University in 2006. As a student, she was involved with Ohio Chapter ASLA and has been involved with ILASLA since 2006. Jennifer has served as a member of the Awards Committee and was appointed Education Chair in 2007. Currently, she works on residential projects and volunteers on the Architectural Review Committee for the Village of Glen Ellyn.

e x t e r n A L c O m m u n I c At I O n S c H A I rnIKOLAS dAvIS, ASLA, is a Senior Associate with Houseal Lavigne Associates. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture from Purdue University. Nik’s body of work includes landscape plans, streetscapes, public open spaces, master plans, comprehensive plans, design guidelines, form-based zoning codes, policy documents, and sustainability audits. Prior to becoming External Communications Chair, he was involved with the ILASLA Awards Committee, and participated in the planning and implementation of the 2009 ASLA Annual Meeting in Chicago.

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eLLen ScHmIdt, ASLA, Leed AP, earned a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture with a secondary major in Environmental Studies from Iowa State University. Before moving to Chicago, Ellen lived in Colorado where her work focused on resort planning. Ellen is a licensed landscape architect in Illinois and is presently employed as a project manager with Norris Design. She works on projects ranging from large commercial projects to community parks.

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brAd mccAuLey, ASSOcIAte ASLA, is a Project Manager at Site Design Group, Ltd. with a concentration on construction administration. Brad joined the firm after graduation from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2007 with a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture. His body of work includes streetscape design, residential design, urban parks, playgrounds, and open space design in both the public and private sectors. A licensed landscape architect, Brad has also received Construction Document Technology certification from the Construction Specification Institute.

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greg PIerceALL, ASLA, is a Professor Emeritus of Landscape Architecture from Purdue University, having taught there for twenty-eight years. Greg earned a master’s degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1975 and has taught at numerous universities; he is licensed in Illinois and Indiana. His landscape architecture practice includes education and consultation in site and landscape design. Regional projects include the design and development of the Smart Garden at the Smart Home at the Museum of Science and Industry, which received the Mayor Daley’s Best Public Garden Award in 2009. He has authored five books in the area of site and landscape design practices.

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terry wArrIner ryAn, FASLA, landscape architect and partner of Jacobs/ Ryan Associates, holds a Bachelor of Arts cum laude from the University of California Los Angeles. Terry began her career in Los Angeles working for Warren E. Lauesen, fasla. In 1979, she moved to Chicago, joining B. Jacobs & Associates, and cofounded Jacobs/Ryan Associates in 1982. Today the firm is respected for quality design in projects such as the Town of Fort Sheridan, Museum of Science and Industry’s Smart Home, and the John Hancock Center Plaza. In addition to specific project management, her responsibilities at Jacobs/Ryan Associates include all aspects of business management.

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SuSAn rAgAISHIS earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Arizona, where she studied Theater Performance, Directing, and Art. After 10 years of professional theater, she changed her focus to nonprofit management and worked in administration for the Latino Institute, corporate development for Brookfield Zoo, and as the DuPage Regional Director for the American Cancer Society. Passionate about health, sustainable living and aesthetics, she strives to bring ILASLA to the forefront as the first place to look for a professional landscape architect. With this, she expects to help solidify legislative initiatives, build additional partnership opportunities, and provide rich and meaningful experiences for a growing membership.

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• Recognizesconstructedsite-specificworksoflandscapearchitecturewithin the sub-categories of residential, commercial, institutional, memorial, recreational and open space, and urban.

• Considersqualityandfunctionalityofthedesign;relationshiptocontext and stated program; environmental responsibility; and relevance to the profession, the public, and the environment.

• Recognizesexcellenceindesignthinkingandmethodologyforprojects that have been designed but not constructed.

• Considersqualityandfunctionalityofthedesign;relationshiptocontext and stated program; environmental responsibility; and relevance to the profession, the public, and the environment.

• Recognizesthewidevarietyofprofessionalactivitiesthatleadto, guide, or evaluate landscape architecture design such as comprehensive plans, master plans, viability studies, and design guidelines and standards.

• Considersqualityofplanningandanalysis;relationshiptocontextand stated program; environmental responsibility; opportunities for landscape architecture to have a significant impact on the environment or environmental decision-making; and relevance to the profession, the public, and the environment.

• Recognizesabuiltorunbuiltlandscapearchitectureplanordesignwhich exemplifies the ideals and values of Daniel Burnham; representing his belief to ‘Make No Little Plans,’ control urban growth, and strive towards the ‘City Beautiful’ Movement.

• Considersqualityandfunctionalityofthedesign;relationship to context and stated program; environmental responsibility and stewardship; and relevance to the profession, the public, and the environment.

• Recognizesabuiltorunbuiltprojectwithaprimaryfocusonconservation and sustainable design, which is an exceptional contribution towards the protection and long-term management of the natural resources of the Commonwealth.

• Considersqualityandfunctionalityofthedesign;relationship to context and stated program; environmental responsibility and stewardship; opportunities for landscape architecture to have a significant impact on the environment or environmental decision-making; and relevance to the profession, the public, and the environment.

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Only one President’s Award of Excellence may be given to a project in each entry category, and only when merited by the jury. This award is presented for an outstanding advancement of the landscape architecture profession, and for projects that exemplify the land stewardship ethic upon which the profession was founded.

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Projects are honored with this distinction for superior professional achievement. Only 20 percent of entries in any of the categories may earn this distinction.

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Projects which demonstrate merit in design and/or environmental responsibility shall be given this distinction. Any number of entries may be given this award.

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Three green roof projects at one of the most upscale mixed-use complexes on Michigan Avenue challenge status quo assumptions about what can be expected both from a city

view, and from green roofs. The projects, completed over a period of six years by Hoerr Schaudt Landscape Architects, share a common aesthetic but are designed to respond to the varied needs of end users. They are boldly graphic and legible to the thousands of people who view them daily from adjacent high-rise buildings.

The complex is comprised of a four-star hotel, luxury condominiums, office tenants, a parking garage, and high-end retail along one of the city’s most prestigious corridors. Each green roof was distinctly designed, one for the luxury residences, one for the parking garage, and the last for office tenants.

The planting and structural patterns of all three are inspired by aerial views of the Midwest’s agricultural landscape. All utilize modular green roof systems with modified planting mixes that incorporate grasses and perennials for the majority of the planted areas. Seasonal color and views from above, which are the primary way most people experience the roofs, were extremely important considerations. The height varieties in the plant material create an unfolding, multidimensional experience from within the garden, and create shadow and depth throughout the seasons.

The roofs are a tapestry of ever-changing pattern and color. On each roof, the landscape architect pushed for the design to occupy as much space as possible and for it to include as much vegetation as possible. Lastly, all the roof designs responded to the available structural capacities on the existing building, which restricted how much, if any, of the roof could be occupied.

As jewel-like design elements set within a densely populated city, the green roofs highlight how good design can increase the value that people—individually and collectively—can receive from an increasingly popular environmental solution.

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LOCATION Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT JMB Realty

PROJECT TEAM Anne Kustner Lighting Design Christy Webber Landscape Development Management Associates FRS Design Group Halloran & yauch Linn Mathes Live Roof

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An ITALIAn rEnAISSAncE

originally built in 1928, this lakeside Italian house and gardens were lovingly renovated through a truly collaborative effort. The client and landscape architect envisioned a series of

elegant garden rooms that complemented the architecture and scale of the house, and encouraged outdoor family living. Mariani Landscape led a team of civil engineers, custom stone cutters, arborists, and a structural engineer while working with the interior designer and building architects to realize this vision. the design intent was to create a landscape which respects the history of the property and incorporates new functional requirements of the residence such as access to an underground garage, the use of heated driveways, and needed bluff stabilization.

The first garden room is entered through grand entry columns on a long gravel driveway lined with gray granite cobbles. The drive winds through a peaceful river of green lawn surrounded by curved beds filled with simple masses of ‘Annabelle’ hydrangeas, whose soft white flower heads glow on mid-summer evenings. Perennials selected were planted in large masses, and classical-style statues found on the grounds were restored and tucked into the garden borders. The drive court is anchored by a 100-year-old heritage ash which was protected from the construction and treated to resist emerald ash borer.

The rear garden leads down a narrow path to a pergola and a large double-tiered bluestone terrace with a pool. Along the lakeside, four columnar tulip trees offer shade and unobstructed lake views for the upper level seating area, which functions as a grand outdoor living room. Formal plantings of boxwood create parterres filled with weigela and edged with colorful sedums, which are beautifully set off by the golden yellow of the house. At the east side of the terrace, a short flight of steps leads down to an outdoor kitchen and fireplace which anchor another intimate outdoor room.

It was truly a labor of love to engage in this sizable restoration, always mindful of the context of the property. The end results are simple, elegant, and timeless.

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LOCATION Winnetka, Illinois

CLIENT Private Owners

PROJECT TEAM Altounian Builders Boilini Co. Cook Architectural Design Studio, Inc. Creative Iron Solutions Daniel Creaney Fisher & Partners Greengard Inc. Masonry by Fernando S.H. Bertucci

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LockporT STrEET STrEETScApE

In October 2008, the Village of Plainfield unveiled its reconstructed and enhanced Lockport Street, capping a year-long planning and design process that heavily involved Village staff, community

leaders, and residents. The enhancements cover approximately one-quarter mile within the Village’s Central Business District. The $7.5 million project has generated significant increased business activity and private investment in downtown Plainfield, exceeding the Village’s expectations.

The opportunity to reconstruct Lockport Street resulted from the Village’s success in working with Will County, the Illinois Department of Transportation, and the Federal Highway Administration to transfer jurisdiction of this segment of the street to the Village. The project team, led by The Lakota Group, designed the streetscape with the concept of a “road diet,” which narrowed and reduced traffic lanes in order to double the sidewalk widths and add flexible outdoor pedestrian spaces.

The pedestrian environment was further defined through thoughtful urban design; a rich variety of materials and careful placement of streetscape elements such as stone seat walls, curbed and moveable planters, and several layers of landscape. Speed tables were created at intersections to provide barrier-free crossings and slow vehicle speeds. The main intersection includes Plainfield’s logo formed with brick pavers.

The landscape architect designed new custom decorative signage, including informational kiosks, street signs, and directional signs. Inspired by Plainfield’s agricultural history, large custom gateway art sculptures symbolize wheat grass blowing in the wind.

After only three years, the project has generated substantial additional foot-traffic in the downtown and served as the catalyst for hundreds of thousands of dollars of private investment in building renovations; supported higher property values; brought new businesses; and produced additional sales revenues for downtown businesses. Overall, the Lockport Street Streetscape has not only rejuvenated the physical appearance of Downtown Plainfield, but has also spurred economic development and revitalized this quaint historic Village.

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LOCATION Plainfield, Illinois

CLIENT Village of Plainfield

PROJECT TEAM Baxter & Woodman Christopher B. Burke Engineering George Sollitt Construction

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LOCATION South Branch of the South Fork of the Chicago River, Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT City of Chicago, Department of Zoning and Land Use Planning

PROJECT TEAM Kowalenko & Bilotti, Inc. MWH Neighborhood Capital Institute Wenk Associates, Inc.

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A s the City of Chicago finds opportunities to establish recreational use areas along the Chicago River, it has also recognized the necessity to begin remediation on adjacent

waterways. Historically, waterways in the City were used as an alley or a conveyance system for sewage and other industrial waste. The waste, dumped into the river by local Chicago’s meat packing stockyards in the early 20th century, allowed the channel to become an open sewer for the neighborhood. One such example of these neglected waterways, Bubbly Creek, is now poised to become a community amenity.

A feasibility study determined that with shoreline improvements and remediation, the north perimeter of the creek could all become a part of the riverwalk that ties into the existing Canal Origins Park at the western mouth. the incorporation of stormwater management principles within the streets, greenways, and adjacent civil structures; and the integration of sustainable and low-tech methods to clean and treat stormwater were recommended to improve aquatic quality.

The effect of the visionary concepts developed from this feasibility study is already evident—the City has determined a sixty-foot remediation and recreational no-development zone alongside all of Bubbly Creek.

Despite Bubbly Creek’s dismal history, the opportunities are plentiful. The creek, through slow remediation processes, is getting better. Less illegal dumping into the waterways and better stormwater management practices within the City have been met with evidence of cleaner waters. Through the study, recreational opportunities are plentiful and in October 2011, Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced that a new boat house is slated to be constructed at the east mouth of Bubbly Creek. As attention to the waterways increases, so will the necessity for its complete overhaul.

One day, similar to the project renderings, Bubbly Creek could be an exemplary success story of the remediation of a historically vile waterway into a community amenity that showcases sustainable practices.

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LOCATION Chicago Southland, Illinois

CLIENT South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association

PROJECT TEAM JFNew SET Environmental, Inc. Weaver Boos Consultants

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despite substantial economic challenges faced during the recession and environmental issues brought on by decades of industrial use, the Lake Riverdale region is well-poised

for significant revitalization due to its location, infrastructure, and remarkable natural areas. Anticipating regional opportunities, the South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association engaged a design team, led by Hitchcock Design Group, to prepare a Sustainable Master Plan for the region. The Plan studied 2,700 acres of land and water, including more than 1,000 acres of industrial property, two regional rail yards, large industrial corporations, and a legacy of environmental degradation.

The Plan establishes an ambitious regional vision: by 2025, the Lake riverdale region will be the environmental model for industry, surrounded by unparalleled natural areas and recreational opportunities, accessible to the surrounding community and region.

To ensure local buy-in and aid the likelihood of long-term implementation, the design team worked closely with surrounding communities, businesses, and agencies to gather support for the study. Additionally, the design team conducted a comprehensive inventory and analysis of the existing resources: land use patterns, natural areas, wetlands, stormwater patterns, open space and recreation areas, and cultural amenities. Using the results of this research and analysis, the design team outlined potential strategies for commercial and residential development areas, stormwater management, habitat and natural area improvements, and open space connections.

The Plan’s land uses strike a balance between the strategic designation of developable residential and industrial land and preserved open space. Recommendations include conservation areas, recreational and social opportunities, and even an urban farm network that could become a commercial base for the Lake Riverdale region. The master plan outlines an exciting and ambitious strategy that, through commitment, collaboration, and systematic implementation, will dramatically improve the competitive position of the region.

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LOCATION Palos Hills, Illinois

CLIENT Moraine Valley Community College

PROJECT TEAM Allied Nursery IHC Teng & Associates—An exp Company (also served as architect and engineer)

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T he new campus master plan for Moraine Valley Community College provides a unified campus that arranges buildings, parking, and vehicular and pedestrian circulation in a manner

that enhances safety and efficiencies for automobiles and pedestrians.

As a central feature to the plan, the ellipse-shaped campus quadrangle links existing and newly-built buildings via a pedestrian-friendly green space for students, faculty, and visitors. A replacement to a disjointed and fragmented campus of parking lots, roads, excessive concrete, and poor connectivity, the new arrangement of ‘solids to voids’ unifies the surrounding elements and improves circulation.

To complete this transformation, the landscape architect designed the main quadrangle area to strengthen the academic block and new buildings serve as infill within the network of older structures. Circulation improvements connect to the existing context, reinforce campus pedestrian routes, and support programming and definition of the core landscape spaces.

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LOCATION Lisle, Illinois

CLIENT Village of Lisle

PROJECT TEAM All-Bry Construction Benes and Associates Earthworks Inc. Larson Engineering, Inc.

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underscoring their status as “The Arboretum Village,” the Village of Lisle collaborated with Planning Resources Inc. on a unique landscape vision for a regional stormwater facility that serves as

a prominent entry feature to the community and supports downtown redevelopment. The project area, located within the 100-year floodplain to the East Branch DuPage River, contained a small wetland and drainage ditch. The landscape architects and ecologists combined their skills to produce a signature landscape that incorporates best management Practices and promotes the use of native plants.

Artistic and aesthetic principles of traditional landscape design blend with the benefits of native plants to create a hybrid landscape integrated with downtown business district. A careful assessment of water behavior was fundamental to plant selection and placement. Plants with interesting structure and texture selected for the shoreline edge reduce the potential for erosion. Overall selections emphasized four-season interest, bird and butterfly attraction, and reduced maintenance needs.

The basin serves several roles in the community, including recreational, environmental, and aesthetic. The extensive use of native vegetation improves water quality to benefit the waters downstream of the basin. The intentional clustering of flowering plants and the inclusion of dynamic, multi-colored fountains provides year-round interest.

Accompanied by the soothing sounds of running water, visitors encounter a variety of wildlife similarly attracted to the park by the water and native landscape. Children especially enjoy the creative play area where they can expend energy on the nature-themed playground equipment and spray park. Sustainable design components include the shelter’s demonstration green roof which educates visitors on the potential to mitigate the effects of urbanization on water quality. Walking trails, custom signage, and interpretive panels provide park patrons with an exciting addition to the community; one that is poised to grow alongside the Village of Lisle.

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LOCATION Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT The John Buck Company, City of Chicago

PROJECT TEAM Bovis Lend Lease, Inc. Christy Webber Landscapes Goettsch Partners

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randolph-Franklin Pocket Park is a 9,000-square foot site developed by The John Buck Company as a public open space in conjunction with the 155 North Wacker Drive high-rise

office building to the west. the concept was to provide a small oasis of greenery in a dense urban location. Specific objectives were to respond to the architecture of the office building, and provide convenient pedestrian circulation, seating in the sun and shade, seasonal interest, extension of the view through the office building arcade, and screening of the common brick wall of the building to the north.

The park is framed by two rows of Autumn Blaze maples, installed at 8-inch caliper to give the park an immediate sense of scale and maturity. Low-branched Chanticleer Flowering Pears screen the adjacent brick wall; these, too, were installed at a large size (18-foot height) and tight spacing to achieve an immediate effect. The center of the park is an emerald trapezoid of grass, small in size but a welcome and precious presence in the Loop.

The lawn and all planting areas are protected by stainless steel edging, to reduce impacts from winter salt and reduce soil compaction and damage to plants from pedestrians. Trees are planted in mixed shrub, perennial, and groundcover beds that provide seasonal interest at a pedestrian scale. Solid granite benches are located to provide seating in the sun and shade, and movable tables and chairs provide additional flexible seating outside the adjacent coffee shop.

A granite walk on one side of the lawn provides all-season accessibility, while gravel walks create a garden-like feel in other locations. Secure bicycle parking is provided for park users and the building’s bicycle commuters. Plants are irrigated with a water-efficient automatic irrigation system using drip emitters in all non-grass areas to minimize water evaporation and waste.

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LOCATION Crystal Lake, Illinois

CLIENT City of Crystal Lake

PROJECT TEAM Civiltech Engineering Featherstone Construction Management Hey & Associates Primera Engineers SRBL Architects

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In the early 1950s, Vulcan Materials began extracting gravel from a quarry within the City of Crystal Lake. In 1991, with mining activity complete, the City became the owner of the 462-acre property.

The site was envisioned as a recreation destination, and in 2001, the City commissioned Hitchcock Design Group to shepherd the project from master plan to construction. throughout the process, the landscape architect managed all disciplines giving special attention to layout, material selection, sustainability, budget control, and schedule management.

Family amenities include a 30,000-square foot sand beach, swimming area, playground, volleyball courts, splash pad, locker room facility, casual outdoor dining, and a boardwalk to the main island. The Boat House is the hub of the south marina, and offers fishing boat, sailboat, kayak, and canoe rentals. A grand pavilion and great lawn is suitable for large outings, picnicking, gatherings, and outdoor concerts. Hikers can explore the site through a 3-mile trail system leading through native plantings to overlooks, fishing stations, solar-lit shelters, and amazing vistas across the lake.

The design embraces the site’s natural resources, which are the 400-acre main lake to the south and the 35-acre lake to the north. The eco-friendly parking lot includes dark-sky compliant lighting and a network of bioswales and rain gardens.

Three Oaks Recreation Area is prized by the Crystal Lake community and recognized regionally as a prominent family recreation destination. During the summer of 2011, more than 100,000 people visited the facility. This community gem is also being used to promote Crystal Lake as a great place to live, work, and play. In fact, strong redevelopment potential now exists on the commercial properties that front the park.

The reclamation transformed the blighted property into an engaging, attractive, and accessible destination for the entire family. The City is already brainstorming additional enhancements to the park, including scuba diving, wakeboarding, winter uses, and festivals.

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L ambs Farm was formed as an organization to serve men and women with developmental disabilities by teaching them skills that translate to meaningful experiences at work, in relationships,

and in the community. As part of their 50-year anniversary celebration, Lambs Farm decided to update their public face to reach new audiences and spread the word about the important work they do. As part of this anniversary, they decided to reinvigorate their campus. Mariani Landscape was engaged to lead a series of charettes and develop conceptual plans for an underutilized open space at the heart of the campus. All design services were donated by the landscape architect.

The design philosophy was to create an engaging space which signified change and a new beginning. Meetings with users and decisions-makers led to three program components: functionality for the residents and teachers, a place to hold events, and an opportunity for organization fundraising.

The team agreed that for the garden’s long-term success, it was vital that residents use the space on a daily basis—it needed to become a hub of activity. Programming and usage became a central discussion during the design process. Elements were suggested by the educators and care givers to incorporate tactile materials, relaxing water features, and intimate spaces for one-on-one discussion. The final vision included looped paths, a pond overlook, and flexible event and gathering spaces.

A donation wall nestled amongst a grove of native alders marks the entry to the space, then sweeps through the garden to connect a series of outdoor rooms. Large swaths of tall prairie grasses separate the garden from vehicle circulation, yet leave views to the lake open. Outdoor rooms provide the opportunity for resident interaction to enable social skill development. The team visualized a series of grassy knolls to sit on and to view the lake from, which would provide a casual place for families to congregate as they visit.

Graphics produced by the landscape architect are currently being used for promotion and fundraising. If the fundraising efforts prevail, the hope is to break ground on a first phase in 2012.

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LOCATION Chicago, Illinois

CLIENT Private Owners

PROJECT TEAM Eiserman & Associates Hirsch Brick & Stone Paul Peterson, Inc. Vinci/Hamp Architects

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As a five-parcel lot, this urban property could easily have become over-programmed with dozens of vogue landscape amenities such as a pool, play area, and sport court. Instead,

Hoerr Schaudt Landscape Architects used simple but theatrical design elements to accentuate the dramatic assets of the historic house. Diverse horticulture and subtle responses to a blend of traditional and contemporary architecture further distinguish the garden spaces.

A sunken lawn to the south of the house is a serene counterpoint to the Victorian façade and emphasizes the home’s vertical proportions. views of the garden from the street are showcased, not blocked, contributing to an experience of the garden as a generous space. Private areas for entertaining and outdoor living are tucked away behind the house in a secluded gravel garden.

The structure of the overall garden is formal—this can be seen in the sunken lawn, simple but dramatic lines of pathways, and the hedge of pear trees in the gravel garden—but much of the planting design softens the rigidness of this formality. Landscape beds at the coach house are irregularly shaped to allow the plantings to spill out onto the paving in a more free-form style. Conceptually, this blurring of formal and informal styles complements the mix of traditional and contemporary elements of the architectural renovation and the interior of the home, which is exactingly restored but filled with exquisite modern furnishings.

The landscape architect developed a complex matrix of plants in the garden for the client that identifies color, scent, bloom times, and whether the species attracts butterflies or birds. The great diversity of plant species in the garden supports the client’s desire for the space to feel park-like and to be a visual asset to the neighborhood.

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originally established in the 1960’s, the 20-acre Dunbar Park, located at the heart of the Bronzeville neighborhood in south Chicago, was in need of renovation to better serve the diverse

recreational needs of the community. Norris Design worked with the Chicago Park District and the Dunbar Neighborhood Association to revitalize the south portion of the park, which is adjacent to the Dunbar Vocational Career Academy High School.

Park improvements include three welcoming entryways to the park, formal gardens, plaza areas, a tilted reading lawn, amphitheater plaza, gaming tables, splashpad, and state-of-the-art playground. The park features a network of permeable paver pathways that serve as the site stormwater detention, and a plethora of open space and stands of mature trees.

A truly collaborative effort, the landscape architect worked with the Chicago Park District to best understand the needs and desires of the community and how best to incorporate their input into the park development. Extensive research was completed on the life and highlights of the park’s namesake, Paul Lawrence Dunbar, the first published African-American poet. In a nod to the cultural significance, a stanza of his poem “Dreams” is engraved along a seating wall in the main gathering space.

The park enhances the sense of place through the consistent use of similar materials, forms, and colors. It blends well with the urban surroundings and addresses sustainability through its innovative stormwater design and native plant palette. In an effort to enhance the park’s aesthetics and limit the maintenance requirements, the landscape architect introduced low maintenance, water-conserving plant material in all of the park’s landscape beds.

Recently constructed, Dunbar Park is a notable south Chicago park that appropriately honors its namesake and gives visitors a place to socialize, reflect, play, explore, and celebrate.

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CLIENT Chicago Park District

PROJECT TEAM Environmental Design International Fineline BT O’Brien & Associates Primera Engineers

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Langston Hughes Elementary School is one of five new schools that opened in 2009 under the Modern Schools Across Chicago initiative. Once the site of a deteriorating school and an

underserved student demographic, the school grounds now provide children a green oasis from their urban surroundings. Another tangible benefit of the site improvements is the variety of outdoor experiences which supplement the educational principles of the classroom. In recognition of the importance of experiential learning, the project team narrated that philosophy through design.

The major components of the site include an intimate, open air courtyard; two playgrounds within a linear plaza running the length of the school; two parking lots; a fully-accessible ballfield surrounded by a large expanse of open lawn; and two green roofs.

The building’s courtyard is an educational “Discovery Garden” with a water harvesting system comprised of precast concrete cisterns that capture rainwater from the roofs and funnel water into concrete holding tanks planted with native plantings. Within the Discovery Garden, the visibility of the water flow allows students to make connections with the potential of our rainwater. Raised planting beds make the native plantings accessible to all students. Sod beds are located at transfer height for ease of access.

Sustainable site design principles include the use of reflective pavements that reduce the urban heat island effect, best management practices, and native vegetation. Permeable paver pathways help manage on-site stormwater. The sustainable landscape design contributed to the project’s leed Gold Rating.

A colorful riot of water-loving plants provides multi-season interest through spring blooms and high-impact fall color, while large swathes of ornamental grasses, native trees, and shrubs are sprinkled throughout the site. Interpretative signage aids students in their identification of tree species, and native grasses allow students opportunities to observe the natural habitat that can take shape within a prairie.

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Client Public Building Commission of Chicago Chicago Public Schools

Project Team SMNG-A, Ltd. Solit / Oakley Joint Venture

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L ongfellow Park was once the jewel of Oak Park but it was aging and in need of aesthetic enhancements. Likewise, the recreation amenities were designed and built more than 40 years ago without

regard for accessibility. The inaccessible basketball court was located four feet below grade in a sunken area that had earned the nickname,

“The Pit.” In addition, the popular seal spray feature and small apparatus areas were located at varying elevations, so it was impossible for those with limited mobility or families with strollers to traverse the park from north to the south without leaving the site.

After several meetings with special interest groups and other community residents, Planning Resources Inc. developed a park master plan and construction documents that not only provided new amenities and activities, but also improved and utilized existing park features. the major design challenge for Longfellow Park was how to effectively and economically redevelop and create new recreation opportunities given today’s inclusion and integrated play requirements.

Recreation components include a new creative play area that integrates brightly colored apparatus for various age groups, an expanded interactive splash pad area with availability of water wheelchairs, redeveloped ball and soccer fields, accessible restrooms, landscaping, and a sculpture garden. The master plan was awarded an Access to Recreation Grant by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, which is awarded to parks meeting Universal Design principles.

Named after American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Longfellow Park was designed with a literature, music, and art theme. Brightly colored poured-in-place rubber surfacing includes a musical staff with musical notes, treble clef, and bass clef that demonstrate the theme beautifully. The play area also has ground level musical pieces including bongo drums, bells, musical notes, and chimes that stimulate a child’s senses. Educational amenities also include the park’s interpretive signs which depict Longfellow’s life, the color wheel, and how to read music.

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LOCATION Oak Park, Illinois

CLIENT Park District of Oak Park

PROJECT TEAM Larson Engineering, Inc. Terra Engineering, Ltd. The Kenneth Company

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The Openlands garden, designed by Culliton Quinn Landscape Architecture Workshop for the 2011 Chicago Flower and Garden Show at Navy Pier, captured the essence of this non-profit

land conservation organization. A goal of Openlands is to educate the public, and two of their programs—TreeKeepers and the Green School Program—support this effort. These programs, in addition to Openlands’ overall efforts, helped shape the design objectives for this demonstration garden. Elements of the garden can be translated to such applications as an urban backyard, parkway planting, outdoor classroom, urban park, or entrance to a nature center.

Sustainable measures—in line with the organization’s goals of water conservation, stormwater management, land conservation and restoration efforts—can be seen throughout many facets of the landscape. Rainwater is maintained on-site through the use of rainwater recycling, a rain garden, and a green roof; and native planting environments are featured. Additionally, all lumber for the project was sourced using dead or diseased trees from the area’s urban forest.

An artful aesthetic is instilled in the garden’s different features: a rain garden captures the roof water from a water rill; urban lumber was used to create the zigzag steps; and the steel rain barrel breaks away from typical utilitarian barrels. A boulder outcropping was shaped into seating, and a wooden plank swing was used as a nostalgic nod to a tree swing. The garden wall was decorated with concrete art pieces created by students from Lincoln Park High School, who also volunteered at the show.

This project was a true collaboration between Openlands, the landscape architect, suppliers, contractors, and student volunteers. At the show’s conclusion, all trees were donated to Chicago Public Schools, and the 1,500 sedges were used as part of the Green School Program for Lincoln Park High School. The pergola was milled into flooring, and the wall siding and slabs will likely become a part of a designer’s furniture piece or a local restaurant’s decor. Ultimately, the landscape attracted visitors with its interactive quality and revealed the beauty of ecologically sensitive design.

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LOCATION 2011 Chicago Flower and Garden Show

CLIENT Openlands

PROJECT TEAM A1 Contractors Dirsmith Construction G. Fontana and Sons Horigan Urban Forest Products Lurvey Landscape Supply Midwest Groundcovers Orsolini Welding and Fabricating Poul’s Landscaping & Nursery Rosebrook Pools Safer Foundation

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privacy and an area to relax in the sun, room for kids to run on grass and play on a swing set, an area to grow vegetable and herbs; these were the program elements requested by a Chicago

family for their narrow Hyde Park neighborhood lot. to make these seemingly incongruent activities blend into a coherent whole, a variety of rooms were created along a lot line walk. The use of strong curvilinear shapes, the careful placement of trees and shrubs, and the repetition of materials create a yard that appears much larger than it actually is, and meets the needs of all the family members.

The landscape architect worked extensively with the clients to create a landscape that was both functional for their children and beautifully private for them. The lawn became the center of the yard to allow for active play. Adjacent to the home, a sun patio with a fountain and room for a café table and chairs serves as a contemplative space. To enhance privacy, neighboring houses are screened by a row of single-stemmed Ornamental Pear trees. After the kids have outgrown the swing set placed at the back of the yard, the area will be transformed into a dining patio and pergola. In a small, forgotten side yard, between the garage and the alley, a raised planter provides an opportunity for vegetable and herb gardening.

The front yard incorporates a simple but welcoming planting design and hardscape layout. New window boxes accent the cottage style windows of the house, and provide seasonal color inside and out. A yew hedge and a new iron gate define the property and provide an easy transition from street to garden.

The design uniquely tackles space limitations with forms and materials that are at once bold and unifying. Ultimately, the project exemplifies how a thoughtful process can bring about a well-organized design that is both beautiful and functional on a small urban lot.

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LOCATION Chicago, Illinois

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PROJECT TEAM Cohen Hacker and Associates

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The demographic makeup of the Waukegan Park District changed in the 1980’s and 90’s with a significant increase in the Hispanic population. With this shift, the demand for soccer fields soared

and necessitated the development of additional fields. After the District passed a referendum in 1997, it purchased a golf course on which to develop an athletic complex to better serve their constituents.

The Owner’s vision was to construct a community sports complex of superior quality and durability that would attract teams for local, regional, and national tournament competitions. JJR, LLC was the park planner, lead designer, and athletic facility expert for the project. As the Owner wanted the planning and design process to be open and transparent, the landscape architect led a series of interactive workshops to gather input from the public and local sports organizations.

In order to attract teams and spectators for weekend-long tournaments, the complex was designed with multi-generational amenities including an environmental-themed playground and spray pad area; and trails connect the park to the adjacent neighborhoods. Player and spectator conveniences such as shade structures and restroom facilities are located throughout the complex. More than 300 new trees have been planted for shade and wind buffering throughout the park.

Sustainable practices were incorporated into the complex wherever possible, including vegetated bioswales and replanting of more than 100 existing trees. Native grasses were planted in non-athletic field areas to provide wildlife habitat and reduce maintenance. Country Club Creek, which flows through the site, was preserved, while adjacent floodplains and wetlands were enhanced.

As quoted in an article from the Thursday, November 3, 2011 Lake County News-Sun, “The SportsPark is drawing participants from across Lake County to a facility that has few rivals in the county. We think Waukeganites can point to the SportsPark with pride, and so can park commissioners and officials who had the vision to gauge what their community requires in the way of active recreation.”

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Graduate Certificate of MeritShuangshuang Wu

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ILLInOIS cHAPter ASLA OutStAndIng Student AwArdSJunior Heather Faivre Senior Jose Miguel Ruiz Graduate Joseph Blecha

2011 SASAKI dAy AwArd wInnerSLevel 1 Eric Hopman Through the Looking Glass: Undergraduate Library Courtyard

Level 2 Lin Ye Human Innovation, Nature, and History

Level 3 Jason Schroen Connectivity as a Secondary Function

Level G1 Evan Blondel, Allison Jacobson, and Jessica Roberts ALT: Alternative Landscape Tactics for the Re_home Community

Level G2Erich Sprague Threshold

Nathan Stout Portable Landscape: Micro-Landscape Projector

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Fiel Traveling Fellowship Joseph Blecha Nicholas Brown Martin Holland Allison Jacobson Jeffrey Norberg Shuangshuang Wu

Vincent Bellafiore Fellowship Jenn Thomas Xiaolu Zhou

Cherie Kluesing Fellowship Evan Blondell Shuangshuang Wu

Creative and Performing Arts FellowshipChristopher Carl

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ILSLA mArkETIng commITTEE

the ILASLA marketing committee was formed in 2005 by senior practitioners to elevate the awareness and appreciation of the landscape architecture profession. to advance the profession over the long-term, the committee invests its resources in high impact projects that reach key audiences including architects, engineers, park districts, municipal leadership, and private clients.

One such 2011 project was the revamping of Celebration, the Chapter’s annual awards ceremony. The Committee’s financial support upgraded the venue and hosted a dynamic speaker, public health authority, Dr. Richard Jackson. Held in the Spring to coincide with National Landscape Architecture Month, the event was a resounding success, attended by a record 280 people. This year, the Committee once again assisted the Chapter with speaker selection.

The Committee also focuses on more targeted initiatives. To address the economic impact the recent years have had on the profession, a top priority is to hold a one-day seminar for landscape architects to learn how to better market their services. Another priority project is to produce a series of case studies around given topics, such as Complete Streets, Healing Gardens or Green Roofs. Those case studies will be gathered into a book, to be readied for the next ASLA national meeting in Chicago.

The Committee’s support for such efforts is accomplished solely though its own fundraising. If you or your firm would like to contribute to and participate in the Marketing Committee’s upcoming efforts, please contact committee chair, terry warriner ryan, FASLA at marketing@il-asla.org.

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the mission of ASLA is to lead, to educate, and to participate in the careful stewardship, wise planning, and artful design of our cultural and natural environment.

In support of this mission, the Illinois Chapter, ASLA invests in education and networking events for our members. Such gatherings give members the opportunity to increase their knowledge of the field, interact with colleagues, share industry news and products, and most importantly, build key relationships to help grow and improve their businesses.

We are grateful to the people and organizations that supported our events in 2011.

a5 Inc., ChicagoBall Horticultural CompanyBartlett TreesBison Innovative ProductsC.R. SchmidtCity ProvisionsCrate & Barrel Davey Resource GroupFX LuminaireHoerr Schaudt Landscape ArchitectsHunter Industries, Inc.

Landscape FormsLongshadow PlantersLurvey Landscape SupplyMidwest Brick PavingMidwest GroundcoversMidwest TradingNuToys Leisure ProductsPark Supply DirectParKreationPine Hall BrickQuinlan + QuinlanRain Bird

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This publication’s goal is to increase public awareness of landscape architecture as a profession and recognize the works of our profession that bring honor to us all. With this year’s issue, we offer our readers a glimpse of a number of unique projects that highlight the work of Illinois landscape architects.

The entire contents of this issue, including the plans, photographs and all artwork are under copyright agreement with the Illinois Chapter, ASLA and may not be copied or reproduced except as specified under contract with the Illinois Chapter, ASLA.

To the best of our knowledge, all information at the time of publication is accurate. The Illinois Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects, the publisher, the copywriter and designer, and the printer are not liable for omissions or errors.

Folio 2011 is the official publication of the Illinois Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects.

Credits are listed top to bottom, left to right.

Page 8 Scott Shigley, The Lakota Group, Linda Oyama Bryan

green roofs at 900 north michigan Avenue Scott Shigley

An Italian renaissance Linda Oyama Bryan

Lockport Street Streetscape 1, 3: The Lakota Group 2, 4: Todd Pierson

bubbly creek Framework Plan Site Design Group, Ltd.

Lake riverdale Sustainable master Plan Hitchcock Design Group

moraine valley community college campus renovation 1-2: Hedrich Blessing Photography 3: Joe Murphy

Prairiewalk Pond and the dragonFly Landing Planning Resources Inc.

randolph – Franklin Pocket Park Robert R. Gigliotti, RRG Photography.com

three Oaks recreation Area 1-2, 5: Hitchcock Design Group 3: Featherstone Construction Management 4: Landscape Structures, Inc.

tribute garden Mariani Landscape

wicker Park residence 1-2, 4: Linda Oyama Bryan 3: Hoerr Schaudt Landscape Architects

dunbar Park 1, 3: Ben Sandell 2, 4: John Birkey

Langston Hughes elementary School 1, 3-4: SMNG-A, Ltd. 2: Site Design Group, Ltd.

Longfellow Park 1-2: Planning Resources Inc. 3: Park District of Oak Park

Openlands Culliton Quinn Landscape Architecture Workshop

urban garden Ron Capek

waukegan SportsPark 1-2: JJR, LLC 3: Robert McKendrick Photography 4: Waukegan Park District

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