Spartanburg's County Council accepted the South Carolina Recreation and Parks Association's Award given to Tyger River Park for "Park of the Year."  WPi was commissioned to prepare master planning and construction document services for the 100 acre regional park. Featured online at GoUpstate.
 

We are excited to announce Donald Hummel as the Winner of the Nook for the NC/SC Joint Conference! Congratulations Donald and thanks again to all who visited WPi at the 2013 NC/SC Joint Recreation and Parks Association Conference in Raleigh, NC!

The 2014 NSA & Louisville Slugger Class A World Series will be hosted at Tyger River Park located in Spartanburg, SC. The Class A World Series will be hosted in SC during July 21st to 27th of 2014. WPi provided master planning and construction documents for the 100 acre regional park.

And the Winner of the Nook goes to Kent Johnston! Congratulations Kent and thanks again to all who visited WPi at the 2013 Georgia Recreation and Parks Association Annual Conference in Columbus, GA!

WPi's President, Mark Baker presented John Clement, Brooklyn, N.Y. artist,  as the chosen sculpture of the Public Art Exhibit presented by the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry. John's sculpture will be purchased and installed at one of the sites approved by the Town of Hilton Head for public art. If you couldn't make it out last night, take a look at the Video Announcing Winner!

Where would you like to see public art?
 

WPi is in Raleigh, NC today and tomorrow for the Annual NC/SC Joint Recreation and Parks Association Conference. Visit our Booth #211 for your chance to win a free Nook and see many of the new and exciting projects that we are working on!

WPi will also be presenting at the Conference "Making Sense of Sustainable Design" at 10 AM today at the Raleigh Convention Center. You don't want to miss this!

WPi recently added staff to our Hilton Head Island office. Hilton Head Monthly Magazine featured Brad Hix, Project Planner and Linda Lamb, Marketing Coordinator in their November 2013 Issue. Welcome Aboard!

Check this out! "The Evolution of Urban Planning in 10 Diagrams" Featured on The Atlantic Cities website. Interesting Read!

Come and visit WPi at the Georgia Recreation and Park Association Annual Conference in Columbus, GA Tomorrow 11/5/13 at the "Ironworks" Convention & Trade Center! Our Booth #64 features many new and exciting projects for you to take a sneak peak! We will also be presenting a session featuring "Making Sense of Sustainable Design" tomorrow from 10 to 11:15 AM.   Hope to see you there!

 

The 18th Annual State of Region Luncheon is just minutes away...WPi is looking forward to this informative event and is excited to connect with the community! Hopefully we will see you there!
Hilton Head Chamber

 

Conceptual Plans Revealed for the New Harbour Town Clubhouse

The conceptual plan for the Harbour Town Clubhouse located in Sea Pines Resort features a new $20 Million + Clubhouse. WPi is providing master planning, site design and landscape architectural services for this project. Full Article in The Island Packet.

Renovations to Pineland Station on Hilton Head Island, SC? - It could be possible and WPi is excited  to be apart of this project! Featured on Island Packet Check back for more updates....

Historic Fourth Ward Park was also recently Awarded Project of Year at the 2013 Urban Land Institute Awards of Excellence.

The second Phase of the project was designed by WPi and links the Phase 1 Stormwater feature to outdoor "rooms" for passive and active recreation.

Historic Fourth Ward Park was recently featured as September's Frontline Park on City Park Blog. 

Each month the site "recognizes a “Frontline Park” to promote and highlight inspiring examples of urban park excellence, innovation, and stewardship across the country. The program also seeks to highlight examples of the challenges facing our cities’ parks as a result of shrinking municipal budgets, land use pressures, and urban neighborhood decay."  Noted on City Park Blog.

The second Phase of the project was designed by WPi and links the Phase 1 Stormwater feature to outdoor "rooms" for passive and active recreation.

New  Entry for Hilton Head Island proposed in order "to enhance the experience as visitors and residents land on the island.." referenced by project manager Mark Baker, President of Wood+Partners Inc. Featured in the Island Packet. Please click here for full article. 

Free Admission starts Saturday at the "Around the Horn" Exhibit at Honey Horn featuring almost a mile long trail of 20 outdoor sculptures presented by The Community Foundation of Lowcountry. Yesterday marked the unveiling of the sculptures at the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn.

Beginning Saturday, September 21st through Dec. 31. Admission is free. The Exhibit is open from 9 a.m. to 4 :30 p.m. Monday to Saturday and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Full article in The Island Packet. Come out and enjoy!

Read more here: http://www.islandpacket.com/2013/09/18/2691530/a-mile-of-statues-to-be-displayed.html#storylink=cpy

Maybe one step closer...Hilton Head Plantation Officials Considering $2M Pool Renovations featured in the Island Packet.

Wood+Partners Inc. was commissioned by the Hilton Head Plantation Board to provide a concept plan for possible pool renovations of the Spring Lake Pool.
 

Open to the Public:   The Public Art Exhibition on Hilton Head Island, SC. Opening Late September through December 2013. Get ready for some educational and inspiring art from all around the world!
For more information please visit Community Foundation of the Lowcountry. Check back for further details.
 

Urban Land Institute (ULI) featured an article on "Crowdfunding Your Way to an Urban Identity" by Patrick Kiger last month. One of the urban areas they highlighted was the One Spark Festival in downtown Jacksonville, FL. This is a must read on the ULI Website....

Urban Land Institute(ULI) Open Space Award Finalists
The ULI competition "recognizes outstanding examples of transformative and vibrant public open spaces - large and small - that have spurred economic and social regeneration of their adjacent communities." Full Article