Overview
Showcasing the extraordinary natural beauty native to North Carolina and the Piedmont, this downtown park balances active programming with a unique botanical experience that prioritizes sustainability. Shade gardens, perennial gardens, wetland and aquatic plantings, pollinator gardens, native meadows, and many more plant communities are on display throughout the seasons. A series of outdoor rooms are woven together by multi-dimensional vantage points, including elevated walkways, meandering paths and water features that take advantage of the change in grade across the site.
Scope
To complete this project we excavated 20,000 yards of existing soil, and installed 8000 tons of drainage stone, 3100 SF of stabilized stone dust, 1700 SF of decorative gravel, 300 tons of river rock, 3250 SF of decomposed granite, 5000 CY of sand (drainage layer), 2300 SF of metal edging, an irrigation system with over 107,000 LF of lines, 8600 LF of subdrainage, a significant amount of site amenities, a dog park and splash pad, 8000 SF of artificial turf, 13000 CY of soil, one acre of sod, 49,000 perennials, 7300 shrubs and 830 trees.
Awards & Recognition
GOLD AWARD in the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) 2024 Awards of Excellence.
