2019 GENERAL DESIGN
2019 GENERAL DESIGN
2017 GENERAL DESIGN
LA Ride
Saturday, September 26 - 12:00-5:30pm
LA Ride Detroit Month of Design CycleTour 2020 is an interactive, slow to medium-paced 12 mile loop bike ride, open to the public, where riders visit locations designed by landscape architects throughout the host city. They will hear details about the featured projects from the professionals who actually worked on them. We explore city-scapes, parks, trail systems, sustainable landscapes, school campuses, sports facilities, gardens, urban agricultural sites and historic places, all of which were designed and created by Landscape Architects. Every ride includes “Lecture Sites” and “Mini Stops” where planners, advocates, and technical staff give interactive presentations to the group. CEU’s are also available for each ride. Expect an "afterparty" and the end of the cycle tour. Proceeds from sponsorships and contributions support MiASLA scholarships, mentoring programs, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion projects – opening “On Ramps” to careers, opportunities and the future. Learn more here.
LA Ride
Saturday, September 26 - 12:00-5:30pm
LA Ride Detroit Month of Design CycleTour 2020 is an interactive, slow to medium-paced 12 mile loop bike ride, open to the public, where riders visit locations designed by landscape architects throughout the host city. They will hear details about the featured projects from the professionals who actually worked on them. We explore city-scapes, parks, trail systems, sustainable landscapes, school campuses, sports facilities, gardens, urban agricultural sites and historic places, all of which were designed and created by Landscape Architects. Every ride includes “Lecture Sites” and “Mini Stops” where planners, advocates, and technical staff give interactive presentations to the group. CEU’s are also available for each ride. Expect an "afterparty" and the end of the cycle tour. Proceeds from sponsorships and contributions support MiASLA scholarships, mentoring programs, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion projects – opening “On Ramps” to careers, opportunities and the future. Learn more here.
Rolling Hills County Park
Site Master Plan & Phase 1 Site Improvements
7660 Stony Creek Rd, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Environmental Consulting & Technology, Inc.
Project Description
Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission retained ECT to develop a Park Master Plan. The extensive planning process incorporated stakeholder meetings, a public open house, and continuing dialogue with staff and park users.
The vision for Rolling Hills Park was to provide a variety of recreational amenities set amongst a beautiful backdrop offering an authentic, sustainable, safe experience. The Master Plan communicated this vision and guided ongoing development and stewardship of the park. The active park programs include mountain biking, cross country skiing, fishing disc golf, baseball, soccer, and golf. Visitors seeking passive recreation can enjoy a walk through the nature trails, a picnic in a variety of restored natural settings, or improve their personal fitness.
The first phase of the Site Master Plan began with a $3.2 million construction project completed in 2013. It included the 1-mile pleasure drive and a new 3-mile primary trail system encompassing the park; five soccer fields, sixty car parking lot, and two open playfields.
The stormwater management system includes four large biofiltration basins, rain gardens, permeable pavers at all crosswalks, and biofiltration swales. Large open areas not programmed for future recreation activities were restored to native Michigan prairies.
Project Highlights
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360+ acre park master plan
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Green Stormwater Management
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New Regional Recreation Center Expanded Recreation Activities & Programs
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Wildlife Habitat Enhancements
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12 acres of native plantings
