Creating Great Places! November 2011

November's 'Creating Great Places!' focuses on public improvements to increase private sector profit. Click here to learn how Orangeburg, SC has redefined its city center.  Don't miss out on future editions, sign-up for WPi's monthly e-newsletter!

ASLA's 'Interview with Bjarke Ingels'

Bjarke Ingles, an architect by training, calls his style "hedonistic sustainability.”   His use of landscape architecture principles in design is amazing. Read about his philosophy in this article and see his work on his website.

16 Ways Hilton Head Planation is Sustainability Friendly

Hilton Head is known for its natural beauty.  Learn more about what Hilton Head Plantation does as a community to be good stewards of the natural environment and natural resources that have been entrusted to our care.

SITES Pilot Project & Historic 4th Ward Park

Historic 4th Ward Park's Kevin Burke defines SITES as “what we design today should be able to function on its own [tomorrow]" in this nationally published ASLA article.  

North Myrtle Beach Park Charette

#WPi's Mark Baker shares design concepts of the North Myrtle Beach Park planning process with City Officials and the Public.

Mark Baker Interview: Honey Horn Art Exhibition

Mark Baker, Partner at #WPi, speaks to the importance of "sense of place" on Hilton Head Island and its new public art initiative launching this fall, the Honey Horn Art Exhibition.

Ecotourism and Sustainable Tourism Conference in HHI This Week!

"30 inspiring sessions, 50 leading industry partners, and impactful and engaging keynote presentations, the ESTC 2011 (Hilton Head Island, SC, Sept 19-21) sets the platform for ongoing dialogue promoting innovative ideas and practical solutions, driving change in global tourism."

#WPi Master Planned Pavilion Ready for Construction

Check out WPi's Bluffton Oyster Factory Park Master Plan in this Bluffton Today article: Town Beds Down Park Pavilion.

#WPi's Todd Theodore Quoted in Article

WPi's Todd Theodore comments on redevelopment in this Island Packet Article:  Hilton Head Streamlines Commercial Permit Process to Try to Spur Investment.

Experience Green in the Lowcountry

Experience Green, a new non-profit organization, launched in Beaufort County to educate and encourage sustainable business and living practices.  They often partner with local, green business to host educational sessions. Check out their website to learn more about upcoming opportunities to Experience Green.

Tony Hawks Skates Bluffton

Tony Hawk, world-renowned skateboarder, and his crew skated at Bluffton's Buckwalter skate park Thursday for the awe-inspired crowd.  Check out the Island Packet's Photos.

Tony Hawk- Buckwalter Skatepark - August 25

Before and After- Tomorrow at Noon

Coligny Beach Park @ Noon Tomorrow local Landscape Architects will discuss how they start from scratch to design parks, communities and downtowns.  See the Coligny Beach Park drawings for a before and after visualization!

Money Rains Down!

Rain-harvesting collection systems used to be for water conservation, but with water prices on the rise consumers are looking toward harvesting rain water to save dollar bills.  LandscapeOnline details this  revolutionary, rain-saving system.

8.17.11- A day to Learn about LAs

Landscape Architects all over the country are educating the public about their profession on 8.17.11 during their lunch hour.  Our local volunteers will be at the Beach Access Park @ Coligny on HHI.  Follow the signs to the Landscape Architects to see what the park looked like on paper before it was built and to learn a little more about the profession.

08.17.11

Stay tuned for more information.

Tyger River Park Preview

This 140-acre multi-use sports-park in Spartanburg, SC opens October 1!  Get a sneak-peak at the park on page 96 in the July issue of Sports Destination Magazine.  #WPi designed the park's Master Plan.

IfUD Challenge #2

The Institute for Urban Design placed a call-to-action for NYC design ideas.  They've posted the 500+ ideas on their site and now it's your turn to turn these ponderings into smart, beautiful urban design.  All the submitted designs will be launched in an exhibit and book during Urban Design Week 2011.

Thank you ASLA for sharing this great opportunity!

National Recreation and Park Association Does Good Deed

Atlanta's Selena S. Butler Park gets facelift thanks to NRPA funding as USA Today reports.

Top 10 Bounce-Back Cities

Urban Land Institute reports on the top ten cities with the strongest recession bounce-back and what's driving their resurgence.