Creating Places for People
Recognition
Nice write-up in the Dayton Daily News
09/04/12 08:51
Patterson Canal Boulevard received a nice write-up in the Dayton Daily News this morning, including some nice quotes from the Mayor and other important people in the City.
“Patterson Boulevard was part of our future plans, so we were able to put the money toward that,” said Steve Finke, assistant director of Public Works. The city is covering the engineering and planning costs.
The city commission approved use of the money for the project on Wednesday.
The project includes widening sidewalks, planting trees, flowers and shrubbery, adding a bike lane and installing 12-foot-high pylons with decorative lighting along the four-lane boulevard.
“It will be a history walk with 10 pylon markers that show the history of the canal and the city,” said Finke.
“It ties Riverscape to Fifth Third to Cooper Park to the Oregon District,” Finke said. “It provides a better experience to draw people from the ballpark to the Oregon District.”
We at MorrisTerra are quite excited that this is proceeding and would like to congratulate the City for its vision of walkability!
Dayton Daily News
“Patterson Boulevard was part of our future plans, so we were able to put the money toward that,” said Steve Finke, assistant director of Public Works. The city is covering the engineering and planning costs.
The city commission approved use of the money for the project on Wednesday.
The project includes widening sidewalks, planting trees, flowers and shrubbery, adding a bike lane and installing 12-foot-high pylons with decorative lighting along the four-lane boulevard.
“It will be a history walk with 10 pylon markers that show the history of the canal and the city,” said Finke.
“It ties Riverscape to Fifth Third to Cooper Park to the Oregon District,” Finke said. “It provides a better experience to draw people from the ballpark to the Oregon District.”
We at MorrisTerra are quite excited that this is proceeding and would like to congratulate the City for its vision of walkability!
Dayton Daily News
LEGOLAND® named Outstanding Experience
22/01/12 18:48
“Unlike last year, there were so many unique experiences and great attractions, it was just really hard to pick just one. We thought that we had it nailed down to another attraction, then we walked through the gates of Legoland Florida. I was a kid again, squealing in delight at all the amazing Lego models, all of the great fun rides, and just floored by the way that the park transformed the old Cypress Gardens into an actual Theme Park that people lined up for! The beauty of Cypress Gardens was kept intact, while an all new park sprung to life with something to do for just about everyone. Sure, the park is aimed at little kids, and if you go without one you’ll be sorely disappointed, but with all the models, shows and coasters it’s a definite must see park. The “Model Citizens” are also very enthusiastic and extremely friendly, almost more than any other park we had been to this year. Plus the park has already announced expansion plans, has plans they haven’t announced and has been so successful over the holiday season that they had to close for capacity, and extend hours several times. This park has already done great things, and we feel that there will be many more great things to come!” - Behind the Thrills
Congratulations Legoland Florida!
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Congratulations Legoland Florida!
Visit the official Legoland Florida website!
LEGOLAND® rakes in first award
22/01/12 18:47
LEGOLAND® Florida has been selected as the winner of the Florida Urban Forestry Council's 2011 Friends of our Urban Forest Awards Program in the category of OUTSTANDING PROJECT. The awards selection committee felt that the LEGOLAND® Florida project efforts stood above all other applicants in exemplifying excellence in Urban Forestry throughout the State of Florida. MorrisTerra along with ValleyCrest Design maintained 80% of the existing trees on site, often redesigning or relocating attractions and buildings to ensure that the trees would remain. In addition, the team relocated 20 mature specimens within the property, creating an instant “has been there forever” feeling in parts of the park, and improving the character of the spaces. The trees are one of, if not THE most important element in the feeling created at opening like no other park.
2011 ASLA Florida Awards
12/06/11 18:26
We are most pleased to announce that MorrisTerra has won 2 design awards from the Florida Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects for 2011. An Award of Honor has been bestowed upon both Thornton Park Central (our office is part of this development) and Marina da Gloria in Rio de Janeiro, Brasil.
The Florida Chapter will celebrate all award winning firms and students during its Annual Conference being held at the Breakers in Palm Beach, Florida. The Annual Design Awards Gala is scheduled for 6:00 PM Friday, July 14, 2011 and attendance is open to all conference registrants and the general public.
Thornton Park Central, the first modern “New Urban” mixed use project built in Downtown Orlando, is a true trendsetting project that has become an Orlando icon and the catalyst for an urban transformation of the Thornton Park and Eola South neighborhoods. The Landscape Architect’s broad vision and approach fostered the creation of a memorable, lively, urban pedestrian environment with a strong sense of place, that is first and foremost, a place for people.
Marina da Glória is the key northern anchor to Landscape Architect Roberto Burle Marx’ famous Parque do Flamengo in Rio de Janeiro, Brasil. At the core of the solution is the creation of a place for people along the Rio waterfront respectful of Burle Marx’ iconic spiral marina. The concept unifies all design elements into a harmonious and elegant solution inspired by the works of the Brasilian Master and the unique landforms of Guanabara Bay.
The Florida Chapter will celebrate all award winning firms and students during its Annual Conference being held at the Breakers in Palm Beach, Florida. The Annual Design Awards Gala is scheduled for 6:00 PM Friday, July 14, 2011 and attendance is open to all conference registrants and the general public.
Thornton Park Central, the first modern “New Urban” mixed use project built in Downtown Orlando, is a true trendsetting project that has become an Orlando icon and the catalyst for an urban transformation of the Thornton Park and Eola South neighborhoods. The Landscape Architect’s broad vision and approach fostered the creation of a memorable, lively, urban pedestrian environment with a strong sense of place, that is first and foremost, a place for people.
Marina da Glória is the key northern anchor to Landscape Architect Roberto Burle Marx’ famous Parque do Flamengo in Rio de Janeiro, Brasil. At the core of the solution is the creation of a place for people along the Rio waterfront respectful of Burle Marx’ iconic spiral marina. The concept unifies all design elements into a harmonious and elegant solution inspired by the works of the Brasilian Master and the unique landforms of Guanabara Bay.
LEGOLAND® FLORIDA Facebook page
14/01/11 09:31
If you are a fan of Facebook and are interested in developments at LEGOLAND® FLORIDA, they have created a page that you can Like and then follow along. Construction photos, discounts, ticket information and project updates are part of the page.