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Riveredge Park at Coraopolis, Pennsylvania

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Pollinator Garden - Millennium Science Complex, University Park, Pennsylvania

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Meandering Meadow - Millennium Science Complex, University Park, Pennsylvania

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Learning Spaces and Forest Schools - L ancaster, Pennsylvania

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Arts Alley - University Park, Pennsylvania

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Stormwater Conceptual Plan

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Enrichment of Trout Hatcheries and Nearby StreamsBellefonte Pennsylvania

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Water Connections - Pier 14 Redesign in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Pe r s o n a l S t a te m e n t During my undergraduate studies at Pennsylvania State University, I was introduced to different forms of how we as landscape designers and architects cultivate space for both form and function. How we spatially analyze our sites and define the functions of the space can impact the landscape - and in turn the people inhabiting the space.

These concepts formed some of my personal interests within the profession, with those being water systems, pollutant mitigation, and reclaiming spaces for people. Within the contents of this booklet, many of these key values play valuable roles in the graphics produced within my studies and shaped me into the designer I am now.

Riveredge Park at C o r a o p o l i s , PA L A r c h 4 1 4 - S p r i n g 2023 Goals:

-Create a connection for artists to display sculptures through a pollinator garden -Introduce native riparian species along the riverbank, and Uprooting invasives (Japanese Knotweed) -Riverfront Access through a Switchback -Kayak/Boat Areas -Fishing areas along riverbank -Work towards creating Rip Rap along stream for fish spawning -Storage Areas for Kayaks and Boats

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Incorporating native species is vital for wildlife in any area. It is critical for us as designers to include these species in gardens, while also paying attention to the condition and health of these plants so that they can continuously support the natural process that pollinators go through.

The focal point of my design is for visitors of the Millennium Science Complex to get an opportunity to learn more about the importance of pollinators, and how this benefits the well-being of bird and insect species.

Many of the perennials chosen benefit insect species such as butterflies and bees, as well as plants that benefit birds.

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Learning Spaces and Forest Schools in L a n c a s t e r, PA L A r c h 3 1 5 - F a l l 2022

This project’s main point is to allow students within the site boundaries to have a learning space outside for hands-on education. While education is the central subject of this design, this space also facilitates individuals of all ages with a built pavilion area and playground for community members visiting the area while the space is not in use by the students and faculty of the adjacent schools. This space also functions as a trail hub for bordering neighborhoods and pushes an emphasis on preserving the existing ecosystem.

A General Playground Area, along with a pavilion area that includes built-in grills to allow for cookouts. This area is more of an open space to allow for group gatherings and watching younger children.

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a gazebo for students to learn about plants, planting, and how to maintain plants. A gardening club would also be proposed and would take place at this location.

Preservation of the Natural Ecology by participating in cleanups and removing large debris.

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into the ground, to allow students to have hands-on learning with subjects such as natural sciences and biology.

Improve Trailways, and include accessible trails that lead from each side of Thaddeus Stevens College, and another trail that leads to the trail across from the woods.

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Stormwater Final L A r c h 3 3 6 - S p r i n g , 2022

E n h a n c e m e n t o f Tr o u t Hatcheries and Nearby Streams in the Spring Creek Watershed

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Additionally, this site utilized Riparian Buffers to restore the streams of the site to prevent erosion and pollutants. This project also looked into the future of the streams in terms of invasive species such as Rock Snot and Rusty Crawfish, and what measures we would need to take to help mitigate these species for the trout.

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For this project, I worked on Bellefonte’s State Hatchery Visitor Center to create an educational friendly space for visitors, as well as enhancing Fisherman’s Paradise’s Stream that is adjacent to the Visitors Center.

INSTREAM DIVERSITY SHADE S T R E A M F LO W D E C R E A S E N I T R O G E N P O L L U TA N T S

Instream Diversity

To maintain the current stream diversity and strengthen the current trout population that resides within these streams, one of the main strategies, in order to achieve this, is to stabilize stream banks, therefore trying to lessen the erosion that is occurring in these areas, which can be achieved through the natural log and rock barriers placed throughout the stream, as well as alongside the water’s edge as well.

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To allow for trout populations to thrive in streams, a certain level of shade needs to be put into place to lower stream temperatures in hot weather. In order to do this, trees and vegetation that produce dapple lighting are ideal, since too much shade will suppress the growth of necessary plants growing within the stream, which in this case most of the vegetation that is going to be used to obtain this goal will be from trees that are already existing on-site, with the addition of River Birch (Betula nigra), and low hanging vegetation along streambanks, ultimately to form a Riparian Barrier along a strip of Fisherman’s Paradise’s streams.

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Decrease Nitrogen Levels

Due to the frequent discharges of nitrogen into Spring Creek by the Bellefonte State Hatchery, algae stimulated growth and lower oxygen levels have further put Spring Creek trout population at risk. In order to mitigate the nitrogen levels in there stream, keeping a health reparian zone in the area is key, with maintaining lots of native plants and keeping a natural barrier along the water’s edge by planting vegetation such as Switchgrass (Panicum vigatum), Eastern woodland sedge (Carex blanda) and Rdosier dogwood (Cornus sericea).

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In regards to the streamflow of Fisherman’s Paradise, it needs to be stable in order for trout to be able to thrive in the set conditions.

In order to do this similar strategies in the shade and instream diversity section will be put into place, specifically in spots where the stream bank has less existing vegetation. If sections of the stream are left bare, this can cause invasive species to thrive in these areas, and can also allow for a decrease in oxygen in the water.

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L A r c h 2 1 5 - F a l l 202 1 The concept of this space is to allow visitors easy access to the waterfront, by pushing water closer to the mainland, via small canals towards the tip of the pier.

By doing this, visitors are able to walk throughout the site with this constant access to the water, with the interesting tip form and bridges that connect each piece to each other.

Connection is one of the most valued ideas in this space, by adding many pathways to allow for easy access throughout the space, while simultaneously balancing this human connection with natural vegetation, keeping similar plant species in the pier, such as the River Birch, Red Oak and many others that already existed in the space previously.

Section of vegetation found within this space

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