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We love seeing St. Francis Milwaukee Church in full bloom!  #TeamTERRA enhanced the site with a new Narthex addition and adjacent parking for residents, staff and parishioners. The parking lot features both asphalt and permeable pavers, offering a sustainable solution through green design and water detention. Our landscape team also designed two courtyards around the Narthex addition, blending the new architecture with the existing landscape. Special thanks to the project architect, MKB Architects, for the stunning photos!

This past Tuesday the Village of Oak Park, TERRA, Design Workshop, and a5 Branding & Digital hosted a public open house for the Oak Park Avenue Streetscape improvements where an update on the latest utility and streetscape designs were shared with the community. Members of the project team were present to address questions and concerns, review the initial construction logistics and schedule, as well as share their excitement for the upcoming work in the historic Hemingway District!   Be sure to visit the project website for periodic updates and to learn more about the improvements! https://lnkd.in/g5prnr5H

On Sunday, June 23, we recognized International Women in Engineering Day. As a Women Business Enterprise (WBE) firm, TERRA celebrates the achievements of all the women engineers who drive innovation and excellence in our industry. Join us in celebrating the women who are breaking barriers and engineering a better tomorrow! #INWED #WomenInEngineering #WBE

On Tuesday, June 11th, a Public Meeting was held at the Near North Branch Public Library to provide a valuable opportunity to review updated plans and materials for the Division Street Streetscape Improvements project. The meeting was well attended by the community and staff from TERRA, Morreale Communications and Chicago Department of Transportation were on hand to address questions on plans for the streetscape improvements. We're excited to be part of enhancing this vibrant neighborhood!

In 2021, the Friends of Sears Sunken Garden (FSSG) enlisted renowned landscape architects Piet Oudolf and Roy Diblick to revitalize the historic garden. The new design includes a reflecting pool, new plantings, and improved accessibility, and restoration to the historic pergola. TERRA is excited to be working with FSSG and Urban Landscape Collaborative to help realize the meaningful improvements. Supported by a grant from the Richard H. Driehaus Foundation, the project aims to raise additional funding for construction. The Sears Sunken Garden remains a community space, continuing its legacy of accessibility and welcoming both new and returning residents to North Lawndale. Click the link below to read more about this project!

As we wrap up our Landscape Architecture project spotlight series, we're excited to highlight Peoria's Riverfront Revitalization. Since 2018, TERRA has been transforming a 26-acre parcel along the Illinois River into a vibrant community and economic hub. Our flood-resilient design integrates downtown Peoria with the river, featuring amenities like a pavilion, river promenade, adventure park, and kayak launch. With FEMA funding secured for a flood wall, construction begins in 2025. Stay tuned for updates!

As we conclude our TERRA Landscape Architecture staff spotlights, we are delighted to feature our talented Landscape Designer, Alisha Hubbell.   With professional experience in both the Midwest (Illinois) and the Desert Southwest (Arizona), Alisha brings a diverse landscape design background from multidisciplinary design and design-build studios. Celebrate the creativity and dedication of the extraordinary individuals who are transforming our outdoor spaces.

Beautiful day engaging with the Oak Park community at A Day in Our Village this past Sunday! TERRA is supporting the Village of Oak Park and their vibrant transformation of Oak Park Avenue through the Hemingway District. Check out the project website for more information: https://lnkd.in/g6r-k6PD

In this week’s Landscape Architecture project spotlight series, we're excited to showcase the transformation of DePaul College Prep High School. Strategically executed over multiple phases, this project has significantly boosted enrollment and revitalized the neighborhood. Retrofitting an old community college into a vibrant high school campus, the site renovations included a new drop-off area and entry plaza, an artificial turf field for football, soccer, and lacrosse with permanent bleachers, a press box, bathrooms, a four-lane track and a long-jump runway. Additionally, we added native pollinator gardens with four-season planting, several sculptures, memorial benches, and an ADA-compliant vegetable garden with raised beds and gathering areas to support an active gardening program. We're proud to contribute to a project that enhances community engagement and provides a thriving environment for students.

In our ongoing series of TERRA Landscape Architecture staff spotlights, we are delighted to feature another outstanding member of our team, Landscape Designer Cher Wong. Cher has successfully managed and executed regional planning projects and public space initiatives in both the US and Asia, demonstrating her proficiency in project management and community engagement. Stay tuned as we continue to highlight the talented individuals who contribute to the success of TERRA Landscape Architecture!