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| landscaping
and healthier citizens, thus creating a self-reinforcing cycle of
improved quality of life. Happier and healthier employees that have
less stress benefit employers and reduce turn over," Franz said.
"The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA), Washington, spearheaded a study on the value of tree canopy with the
goal of designing a model that would demonstrate the economic
value of a mature tree and the benefits of that tree to the streetscape.
That's not something typically considered in anyone's bottom line.
You can focus on minimizing costs with smaller trees, or focus on
placemaking and incorporate mature trees that enhance the aesthetic and social value of the project, but at the end of the day, there is
hard data that nature enhances our lives. Designers all over the
world are becoming mindful of this," noted Gabriela Cañamar
Clark, PLA, principal, LandDesign, Alexandria, VA.
PLACEMAKING

Landscaping is central to urban planning and placemaking. "Landscape architects are the authors of what happens in the fabric of
a city in between the buildings. The definition of placemaking is
making a place, but in reality, placemaking is made by people. If
a place doesn't feel inviting, then people won't use it, and it won't
come alive in the way it was intended. The first step in the design
process is to understand the various spaces in the public realm,
their mission and goal and social and physical context. Responding
with the right approach ensures we are creating a place where people want to linger. As landscape architects, we prepare the canvas
for placemaking to happen, whether organically or programmed,"
Clark said.
In addition to placemaking, "in the private sector, it's all about
the brand of the place, and if projects have a strong identity in the
marketplace their chances of being successful are higher," Clark
reflected. "As designers, we help translate that brand through
signage, passive and active public art, and curated gardens, among
other components. There is a gradient of experiences that can be
incorporated into a project's design. That's where landscaping and
placemaking can add another layer to what the developer is offerTop. Cooper Robertson transformed the historic Miracle Mile shopping district in Coral
Gables, FL, into an experiential, pedestrian-oriented setting. The project started with a
new approach to capturing rainwater, using it
to naturally irrigate the intensive native planting that now makes this shopping street into
a tropical-garden experience. Photo: courtesy
Cooper Robertson
Above. Some of the most interesting examples of placemaking come from unexpected
urban areas. Cooper Robertson's work at The
Park Las Vegas devised an open, accessible,
and free park environment on The Strip. The
venue features retail, dining, and entertainment attractions framed by a lushly landscaped setting with water elements, outdoor
dining terraces, and informal performance
spaces. Photo: courtesy Cooper Robertson

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areas of all scales. At the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, our

ing," she said.

work supports the resiliency of the site and the neighborhood in the

For TAT's James Szymanski, "Landscape architecture is often

event of flooding. The design plans for the collection, conveyance,

what connects a building to its environment, as well as to its history.

and retention of 85% of the storm water that hits the site, through a

At Lovejoy Wharf, a reimagined historic waterfront complex in Bos-

combination of green roofs, rain gardens, and underground cisterns

ton, TAT's adaptive reuse and renovation created a new headquar-

that are expressed as landscape features," Clinton said.

ters for clothing-brand Converse-and the design emphasized outdoor program elements to take advantage of the project's unique

ACTIVE DESIGN

location. A former industrial warehouse, the project is located

"Active design recognizes the physical and psychological health

directly on the waterfront where the Charles River meets Boston

benefits to engaging people in activity, whether climbing stairs, bik-

Harbor-once an ideal location for shipping of materials. Adjacent

ing to work, walking between buildings on campuses, or playing

to the Leonard Zakim Bridge, Lovejoy Wharf is visible to thousands

ball in the park outside one's office, and landscape design is the best

of commuters every day as they enter the city of Boston from the

vehicle to provide and encourage these activities," said Andrew

north, so connecting the building to this urban context was key in

Franz of Andrew Franz Architect.

creating a true destination.

"Municipalities are encouraging active design as a way to create

"Our design opens up the ground floor to a 30,000-sq.-ft. multi-

a higher quality of life for residents. Active people are healthier and

level landscaped wharf that pays homage to the historic wharves

happier people as proven by decades of study. Good planning and

that were located on the site. The 10th floor includes a roof deck that

landscape that encourages active living can reduce the risk of chron-

spans the entire length of the building overlooking the wharf below,

ic diseases, reduce stress, and improve persons' sense of well being.

as well as the Bunker Hill Monument in the distance. These out-

More active people mean fewer cars and congestion, less pollution,

door spaces serve a true placemaking function, creating a desirable

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