Thursday, March 26, 2015

WPi Field Trip Friday!

Last Friday, WPi embarked on our 2015 Field Trip to Jacksonville, FL! Many places were visited, many faces joined us and many pictures were taken! Enjoy!























 


Monday, March 16, 2015

Don Ryan Center Tour and a visit from the Clydesdale's - Field Trip Friday at WPi!

Thank you to the Don Ryan Center for Innovation for allowing WPi to tour the facility! We learned so much and really enjoy the 3D Demo! The Don Ryan Center for Innovation is just bursting at the seam with talented individuals!























Friday, March 13, 2015

Mark Your Calendars for the 1st ZERO WASTE GOAL for Earth Day in Bluffton!

If you have been looking for a way to give back to the ever so beautiful Mother Earth, well we have the event for you!


On Saturday, April 25th at the Bluffton Oyster Factory Park, the Earth Day Celebration will be in full gear from 9 AM to 3 PM. Presented in partnership by The Outside Foundation, Experience Green and Town of Bluffton. Join the many sponsors like Wood+Partners Inc. and volunteers as we participate in the zero waste event!  


Join the collaboration and celebration
to connect our natural and human communities for sustainability,
and go for a 
ZERO WASTE GOAL with the May River Cleanup!

Saturday - April 25, 2015

Bluffton Oyster Factory Park
Presented in partnership by
Presenting Partners


For more information on the event, Click Here.

Tuesday, March 10, 2015

Now let's find the Mover & Shaker at the TLH Office! Go...

WPi found Meghan Mick featured in the Tallahassee Democrat Briefcase Section! Congrats Meghan!

DESIGN
Wood+Partners Inc., a regional land planning and landscape architecture firm, recently added staff in its Tallahassee office. WPi has welcomed back Meghan C. Mick, LEED AP, ALSA, as Project Manager. She brings over 15 years of design and planning experience to the firm. A native of Tallahassee, Mick earned a master’s degree in landscape architecture from the College of Design at North Carolina State University. Meghan has a background in playscapes, park planning and design, community master planning, site analysis, and environmental graphics. Prior to joining WPi, her most recent experience included five years as the Business Owner for From the Ground Up.

Let's find the Movers & Shakers at the HHI Office at WPi! Go...

They can run but they can't hide when it comes to being featured in the Savannahnow Column of "Newsmakers". WPi found you Eric Walsnovich and Kathleen Duncan!




ERIC WALSNOVICH
New job title: Senior project manager
Company: Wood+Partners Inc.
Related Work Experience: Walsnovich brings more than 23 years of landscape architecture and sustainable planning experience to the firm. He has a background in public and private gardens, community planning, municipal and commercial projects.
Education: Walsnovich earned a Bachelor of Science degree in landscape architecture from Penn State University.


KATHLEEN DUNCAN
New job title: Project manager
Company: Wood+Partners Inc.
Related Work Experience: Duncan brings more than nine years of design and planning experience to the firm and is the president-elect for the South Carolina American Society of Landscape Architecture Chapter. She has served as an independent consultant providing planning and design services for municipalities, parks and recreation, institutions and high-end residential landscape design as well as sustainable planning services.
Education: Duncan earned a degree in landscape architecture from Ball State University.

Friday, March 6, 2015

And the Winner is....Shelter Cove Towne Center! Economic Development Project of the Year!

What an amazing honor for Shelter Cove Towne Center and all of the individuals involved with the "Economic Development Project of the Year"! Congratulations to all!
WPi couldn't be more excited for the entire team! Full Article in the Island Packet.


Thursday, March 5, 2015

Guess who is on the "Leading Edge" of Sustainability? Town of Hilton Head!

The Town of Hilton Head is in the final steps of a five-year pursuit of certification through Audubon International Sustainable Community Program. According to the Island Packet Article, the plan aims to bring the Town closer to the leading edge of promoting "green" communities across the country. One Step Closer.....



Read more here: http://www.islandpacket.com/2015/03/04/3625395/hilton-head-island-on-leading.html#storylink=cpy

Tuesday, March 3, 2015

30th Annual Wine and Food Festival with some golf at the Award Winning Sea Pines Resort = Money well spent!

The 30th Annual Hilton Head Island Wine and Food Festival will take place March 9th through March 13th at Sea Pines Resort. Be sure to check out all the festivities that will be taking place throughout the week and don't miss your chance on any one of the Top Rated Golf Courses. With the amazing Lowcountry cuisine and over 200 wines from the around the world, come and visit the Award Winning Sea Pines Resort, you may find yourself staying for a while :) http://www.hiltonheadwineandfood.com/index


 

 


Friday, February 27, 2015

Pave "Your Way" on Gaines Street Art Alley in Tallhassee, FL!

Help Gaines Street Art Alley and have your name or a loved ones name engraved on a brick that will line the Street. The funding will help pay for improvement to the Art Alley Project. WPi is proud to be a part of this unique project!




And Here they are....UGA CED BLA Program!
















Ever Wonder What a "Car Free" Neighborhood Looks Like?

The website Urbanful has highlighted the top car free neighborhood cities in this ARTICLE!
Is it a surprise that Historic 4th Ward Park has made the list? WPi doesn't think so...The playground was also named "Readers Choice Best of Atlanta Winner for 2014"!
Click Here for  a fly through video of the H4WP (then click the play button on the left hand side).

We have visitors! Students from UGA CED BLA Program are here today @WPi!

WPi is excited to have students from UGA Landscape Architecture Program here in the office today! Welcome! Did you know UGA BLA Program is one of the TOP 5 BLA Programs in the Nation? #UGACED #WPiUGA

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Look who was featured in the Member Spotlight in NRPA - February Parks and Recreation Magazine!

Congratulations Kenya Bryant on being featured in the Member Spotlight in the Parks and Recreation Magazine for February! WPi is so happy for you! Way to go RCRC!



Wednesday, February 18, 2015

How do Landscape Architectural Services Measure Up in the USA?

Featured on The Dirt. A New Report from the National Endowment for the Arts reported that Landscape Architectural Services are currently valued at $2.3 Billion per year. Interesting read.

Monday, February 2, 2015

Harbour Town Clubhouse - Right On Schedule!

According to the Director of Sports Operations, Cary Corbitt, Construction of the new $20M (+) Harbour Town Golf Links' clubhouse is right on schedule and should be completed by mid-March. Just in time for Heritage! Full Island Packet Article 
Check back for more site photos and updates from WPi

Millennials "Reshaping the Urban Landscape"

Very interesting article on how Millennials are "reshaping the urban landscape". Written by Stephanie Hanes with CSMonitor

Friday, January 16, 2015

Coming Fall of 2015 - Springs Brooks Plaza @ Williams Brice Stadium!

We are very honored to be a part of the Springs Brooks Plaza at Williams Brice Stadium! Come on Fall of 2015! #WPi #WPispringsbrooksplaza