LandDesign Portfolio 2020

IT’S PEOPLE THAT MAKE A PLACE. W E ARE ABLE TO CRE ATE P L A CE S THAT MATT ER BECAUSE W E HAV E P E O P L E W HO CA R E. LandDesign was founded by passionate designers with a simple mission: to build a firm of great people, working for the best clients, creating meaningful places. Today, 40 years later, our mission remains rooted in these core principles and is reflected in the way we care deeply about our work, our communities and each other.

This culture of caring is what defines the way we work at LandDesign.

We listen, discover the story and embrace the place, allowing us to connect emotionally with the end user before we even start designing.

This methodology has effectively helped clients across the globe create successful, large and small-scale development projects that capture their community’s heart and soul. After all, a place matters most when people want to be there.

W IT HIN EVERY SPA CE W E S E E

POSSIBILITY. Uncovering what ‘matters’ is the result of our unique combination of logic and magic that truly reveals what is possible. The logic comes from understanding the fixed variables–what are the realities of the land, the code, the budget and the community? The magic emerges in innovative, creative, forward-thinking solutions that make an impact on those who live, play, work and relax in the places we create. Because we believe with logic it’s feasible–but with magic we make it matter.

While we don’t like to put ourselves into boxes, we understand the need at times to organize and prioritize. Below are the core services we offer.

URBAN DESIGN The densification of our communities is inevitable and opportunistic.

From the small, existing urban site to the new town center at the heart of a planned community, we have decades of experience creating dynamic, urban places, where people come together to live, work and play.

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE We understand that the success of great places is in the detail of the spaces. Beyond the planting plans and hardscape patterns, what we are really designing are experiences.

CIVIL ENGINEERING Strong infrastructure design is the foundation for sustainable communities. We take great pride in providing engineering solutions that support the long term vision and development potential of a project.

MASTER PLANNING Understanding the long-term vision guides short-term execution in developing master plans at all scales and uses. We are conscious of the fact that these places must be able to adapt to changing markets or designated uses.

LAND PLANNING Truly transformative plans are rooted in a strong vision. Our team is well versed in helping our clients craft executable strategies that are in service to the broader goals of a community.

WHAT MAKES A PLACE

MATTER?

We believe that great places have a special kind of energy. They inspire. They feed the soul. They are the canvas for making moments that matter. We invite you to explore this cross-section of our work and learn more about our passion for creating great places.

VIBRANT PLACES Romare Bearden Park

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New Orleans Trade District

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National Harbor

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American Way

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The Haven

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The Realm at Castle Hills

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Discovery at The Realm

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Design Center

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King of Prussia Town Center

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Asana Deep Ellum

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Midtown Tampa

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CONNECTED PLACES

HEALTHY PLACES

Potomac Yard

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Rail Trail Framework Plan

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Ward Village

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Bahía Urbana

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Crown Centre

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Tysons

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Willowsford

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The Boro

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Riverwalk

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Dominion Square

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Hamlin

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Ovation at Two Park Crest

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Magnolia Green

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Orchard Village

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Lake Providence

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Carlyle Crossing

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GREEN PLACES

DETAILED PLACES

Duke Kunshan University

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The Lex at Waterfront Station

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Lowe’s Corporate Headquarters

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Downtown Statesville

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Sealed Air Headquarters

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Lincoln at Tinner Hill

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LPL Financial Headquarters

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The Village at SouthPark

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Kingsley Town Center

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The Frasier

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Alexandria Renew Enterprises

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Alexan Summit

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Caracasbaai Peninsula

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Alta Frisco Square

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BELOVED PLACES

HAPPY PLACES

Capitol Hill Day School

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Little Sugar Creek Greenway

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Baxter Village

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Eckington Yards

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UNC Charlotte

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Loray Mill

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Brightwalk

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Alpha Mill

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Brambleton

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Snowshoe Mountain Resort

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Town Center Corte Madera

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Leckie Elementary Outdoor Classroom

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Puerto Cancún

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Market Street at the Woodlands

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Downtown Kannapolis

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Simon Elementary School Playground

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North Carolina Research Campus

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Potomac Science Center

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P L AC E S T HAT M ATTE R ROMARE BEARDEN PARK

VIBRANT PLACES DIVERSITY CREATES COMMUNITY. DIVERSE. ACTIVATED. MULTI-USE. We believe that diversity is a benchmark for success. Multi-sensory experiences are the key to creating successful places of interest– places that beg you to come back, again and again. When you bring together a variety of uses, architecture and people, you build more than development—you create a community.

ROMARE BEARDEN PARK

ROMARE BEARDEN PARK

R OMARE BEARDE N PA RK Romare Bearden Park is a $10 million signature urban park designed and named after the Charlotte-born, world-renowned artist. The 5.4-acre park is a demonstration of Charlotte’s commitment to offering authentic urban experiences that celebrate the city’s history and culture. Since opening in 2013, Romare Bearden Park has become a well-known landmark and destination in Uptown Charlotte and continues to be a catalyst for economic development in the city.

LOCATION • Charlotte, NC CLIENT • Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department EXPERTISE • Master Planning, Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering

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N E W ORLEANS TRADE DIST RICT LandDesign was commissioned by The Howard Hughes Corporation to imagine the New Orleans Convention Center Trade District, a $1 billion development anchored by a HQ convention hotel and entertainment/retail district. Our team envisioned a world-class convention and entertainment district where visitors and locals dine, shop, engage and discover.

The project would create a new heartbeat in New Orleans, a genuine, authentic place where people love to visit.

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LOCATION • New Orleans, LA CLIENT • The Howard Hughes Corporation EXPERTISE • Master Planning, Landscape Architecture

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NATIONAL HARBOR

N AT IONAL HARBOR The creation of a truly unique place requires the desire to embrace the natural environment and integrate it into a human-scale setting that engages the senses.

This is achieved at National Harbor, an ambitious 300-acre urban, mixed use destination perched along the Potomac River in Prince George’s County, Maryland.

The first phase encompassed nearly 500,000 square feet of office space, 2,500 residential units, 4,000 hotel rooms, a convention center, luxury resort with a marina and over a million square feet of retail, dining and entertainment. With more than a decade of design commitment, the efforts are rewarded each time we take our families and friends to what is now considered a must visit entertainment destination in Washington DC. 24

LOCATION • Prince George’s County, MD CLIENT • The Peterson Companies EXPERTISE • Master Planning, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design

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AMERICAN WAY At the heart of National Harbor is American Way. This public space median was in need of an identity, a sense of place and increased activation to encourage engagement and retain visitors. Throughout LandDesign’s visioning process, a series of interactive galleries came to fruition in an effort to reposition the space. Each gallery embodies the American Spirit through the thoughtful orchestration of historically significant figures, providing visitors the unique opportunity to engage and interact with those who defined American culture and values.

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LOCATION • Prince George’s County, MD CLIENT • The Peterson Companies EXPERTISE • Landscape Architecture

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Refuge amidst an urban energy

THE HAV E N A site of refuge amidst an urban environment, The Haven offers residential tranquility above the vibrant waterfront at National Harbor. Stoops and patios placed along St. George Boulevard offer accessibility for residents and create a dynamic rhythm reflective of the harbor. Cascading water features, raised planters and a trellis define a courtyard for intimate gatherings and offer a warm and inviting atmosphere. Details in hardscape and landscape transition residents to a unique and rare, restful outdoor environment at the top of National Harbor.

LOCATION • Prince George’s County, MD CLIENT • The Peterson Companies EXPERTISE • Landscape Architecture

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THE REALM AT C ASTLE HILLS The Realm is a high-density, mixed use development in the Castle Hills community in Lewisville, Texas, that will include more than one million square feet of commercial development and over 4,000 multi-family

CLIENT • Bright Realty

housing units. LandDesign is a part of the team responsible for developing

EXPERTISE • Land Planning, Civil Engineering,

the outdoor lifestyle mixed use center and various pockets of residential

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use. Water is a key design element used throughout, in both organic and architectural translations, to weave together a rich network of exterior experiences. With over 1.2-million commercial square feet, The Realm will be a unique destination for locals and visitors to live, work and play.

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LOCATION • Lewisville, TX

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D I SC O VERY AT T HE R EA L M The vision for Discovery at The Realm was to create an authentic residential community that has an option for everyone looking to live in a more social and communal setting. A central design element for Discovery is the man-

LOCATION • Lewisville, TX CLIENT • Bright Realty

made lake that functions as part of the site’s stormwater management

EXPERTISE • Master Planning, Landscape Architecture,

system. The design incorporated a waterfall feature that enhanced the

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aesthetic and audible experience within the community. Aside from the breathtaking views of the lake, Discovery residents can enjoy on-site amenities such as trails, parks and golf. Discovery is in close proximity to The Realm, which offers retail, entertainment and office space.

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D E S IG N CE NT E R The Design Center, located in Charlotte’s historic South End neighborhood, is positioned to be one of the city’s most successful mixed use destinations. Asana Partners saw the opportunity to establish a retail center in the heart of South End that embodies the neighborhoods unique industrial character. LandDesign worked with Asana Partners to carry out their vision and blend old with new, focusing on pedestrian-connectivity and people-oriented open spaces.

LOCATION • Charlotte, NC CLIENT • Asana Partners EXPERTISE • Landscape Architecture

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K ING OF PRUSSIA TOWN CENTER LandDesign set out to establish an urban center for King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, that would anchor a 122-acre mixed use development and kindle a resurgence for what was once considered a must-visit shopping destination.

Bolstering the intent to create a downtown experience, our landscape architects designed highly-programmed open spaces and pedestrian experiences that benefit the residents and provide an experiential retail center. The tree lined Main Street provides a pleasant walking experience, animated by vibrant storefronts, colorful planters and a plant palette that delivers year-round color and texture.

LOCATION • King of Prussia, PA CLIENT • JBG Rosenfeld Retail EXPERTISE • Landscape Architecture, Urban Design 38

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A S A NA D E E P EL L UM With a vision to transform uninviting storefronts into a vibrant streetscape, LandDesign worked collaboratively with the architect and developer to create a one-of-a-kind space reflective of the edgy, eclectic style of the Deep Ellum neighborhood.

Inspired by the historic, industrial atmosphere, steel beam structures and reclaimed brick generate a rhythm of patterns and spaces to guide pedestrians along the site, while planting and soft materials create balance and invite visitors to linger.

LOCATION • Dallas, TX CLIENT • Asana Partners EXPERTISE • Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering

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MIDTOWN TAMPA Midtown Tampa is the first high-density, mixed use development in Tampa, Florida, and will be the city’s newest entertainment district.

Located strategically between the Westshore and Downtown districts, Midtown Tampa will serve as a central neighborhood, providing a unique live, work, play environment for the Tampa Bay community. The 22-acre site will seamlessly integrate 1.8 million square feet of retail, residential, three Class A office buildings, entertainment and hospitality experiences. A central green space, lake and recreational trail will support walkability and pedestrian-connectivity throughout the site.

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LOCATION • Tampa, FL CLIENT • Bromley Companies EXPERTISE • Landscape Architecture

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P L AC E S T HAT M ATTE R CROWN CENTRE

HEALTHY PLACES CONSIDERING ONE’S WELL-BEING IS A DESIGN FEATURE. NATURE. WELLNESS. RECREATION. We believe your address shouldn’t dictate lifestyle, health and wellness options. As we continue to understand the connection between our built environment and connection to nature, we eagerly accept the important challenge to design and develop healthier communities. Residents in a community are cited to have a greater overall well-being when given access to open space, recreational opportunities and healthy food, as well as walkability. At LandDesign, we’re committed to making every place we touch a healthy place.

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CRO W N CE N T R E Crown Centre is a new 150-acre office park located within the Castle Hills community of Lewisville, Texas. Phase I establishes an ecological preservation park as an amenity to the future office space. Vehicular access was challenged by the existing wetland, where two new lakes surrounding the wetland act to preserve the natural habitat and provide stormwater retention for the site. Our design team led an effort involving dredging, bridge design and wetland restoration, resulting in vehicular and pedestrian bridges to further preserve the sites ecological benefits and natural beauty.

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LOCATION • Lewisville, TX CLIENT • Bright Realty EXPERTISE • Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering

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WILLOWSFORD

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W IL L O W S F O R D Set in the rolling landscape of Loudoun County, Willowsford spans over 4,000 acres and is comprised of four distinct villages.

Interconnected by 2,000 acres of open space, the 2,000-home site rests in a landscape setting that exemplifies the character and traditions of western Loudoun County farming communities.

As the landscape architect, LandDesign was instrumental in establishing the vision for connecting the residents to Virginia’s landscape and rich farming traditions by creating a community defined by natural open spaces, community supported agriculture and activities that encourage a renewed appreciation for the environment.

LOCATION • Loudoun County, VA CLIENT • Corbelis EXPERTISE • Master Planning, Landscape Architecture

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RIVERWALK

R IV ER WALK Riverwalk is a 1,000-acre master planned community with a focus on pedestrian connectivity, bikeability and healthy living. LandDesign provided landscape architecture and civil engineering services and was responsible for creating a master plan and design for the community. Riverwalk consists of over 3,000 residential units, a walkable Town Center and business park along the banks of the Catawba River.

LandDesign utilized the former Celanese chemical plant in the design for Riverwalk and transformed the plant into a one-of-a-kind velodrome and BMX facility. The community is driven by the desire to promote healthy and active lifestyles, with trails for biking and hiking woven throughout the community, and public river access points that are strategically located to encourage use by all residents.

LOCATION • Rock Hill, SC CLIENT • Assured Group of Companies EXPERTISE • Master Planning, Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering

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A community you can explore via kayak

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HAMLIN

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HA M L IN Hamlin, a 600-acre development, would serve as the regional retail and employment base for the greater Horizon West community, with a vibrant commercial center and a collection of neighborhoods designed to embrace the water and outdoor lifestyle. Comprised of residential, office space and campuses, retail, light industrial/ manufacturing, and networks of open space—the town center supports a regional market. Hamlin will honor the legacy of the family-run citrus grove by preserving and integrating the orange groves and agrarian aesthetic into the physical landscape and community character so that it becomes part of the everyday experience of this place. LandDesign envisioned a community that leverages the area’s natural resources, including Lake Hancock, to create a unique living experience.

LOCATION • Orlando, FL CLIENT • Boyd Development Corporation EXPERTISE • Master Planning

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M A G NO L IA G R E E N Magnolia Green, an expansive community in Central Virginia, prides itself on the amenities it provides to residents and visitors. The site is nestled into the land and takes full advantage of a mix of pine and hardwood trees, complemented by native and ornamental plantings, as its backdrop creating a one-of-kind family setting. LandDesign worked with community management to ensure the golf course, pool and tennis court amenities provide impressive views and an overall immersive experience that lives up to the Magnolia Green promise.

LOCATION • Moseley, VA CLIENT • iStar Financial EXPERTISE • Landscape Architecture

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LAKE PROVIDENC E Lake Providence is the first Del Webb active adult community in Tennessee and is situated within the Providence master planned development. LandDesign provided land planning and landscape architecture for the 340-acre site, which includes a 13-acre lake with a dock. Marked by an impressive entrance with a waterfall, the 1,069-home community offers residents a variety of outdoor activities, including tennis, swimming, bocce ball and miles of walking/biking trails and an amphitheater overlooking the lake. Within the 24,000 square foot community center is an aquatic center, fitness/wellness center, aerobics 66

studio, meeting spaces, library and grand ballroom.

LOCATION • Mt. Juliet, TN CLIENT • Del Webb EXPERTISE • Land Planning, Landscape Architecture

A great place to age well

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P L AC E S T HAT M ATTE R DUKE KUNSHAN UNIVERSITY

GREEN PLACES SUSTAINABILITY IS MORE THAN A CHECKLIST—IT’S A PRIORITY. EFFICIENT. INNOVATIVE. SUSTAINABLE. We believe that sustainability is more than a checklist. For decades, LandDesign has strived to bring efficiency and innovation to all of our projects by designing places that don’t have a shelf life. We have always taken into consideration the impact to the environment and the community when designing our projects for the long haul.

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Treating + purifying thousands of gallons of water on-site daily

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D UKE KUNSHAN U NIVERSITY Top-ranked Duke University developed a 200-acre global campus in Kunshan, China. Through an intensive international design competition, LandDesign was selected to provide landscape architecture and civil engineering, in collaboration with Gensler, for the 30-acre Phase I. With a four-acre water ecosystem as the central landscape element, the campus is organized around flexible public spaces, ecological design and spatial character that responds to seasonal changes. Primary gathering spaces are designed to facilitate movable benches, planters, and sculptures, while accommodating large events, art installations and social/learning space. The design of the lake includes submerged plazas that are submerged during periods of high rainfall and become usable during the dry season, which coincide with peak student attendance and space demand.

LOCATION • Kunshan, PRC CLIENT • City of Kunshan EXPERTISE • Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering Designed in collaboration with Gensler and Futurepolis

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LOWE’S CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS

L O W E ’ S CO R PO R AT E HE A D Q U A R TE R S Lowe’s 275-acre environmentally sustainable corporate headquarters sets the tone for one of America’s most successful companies. The campus includes an eight-acre lake that supports stormwater function, acts as an irrigation reservoir and nurtures a wildlife habitat. Our multidisciplinary team assisted in site selection and master planned, engineered, surveyed and provided all the landscape architecture for the development. But we’re most proud of how often Lowe’s employees go for a midday walk around the lake or enjoy lunch outside.

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LOCATION • Mooresville, NC CLIENT • Lowe’s Home Improvement EXPERTISE • Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering, Master Planning

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SEALED AIR H E ADQUAR T ERS LandDesign provided full master planning and landscape architecture services for Sealed Air’s corporate headquarters. Two four-story office buildings and a 70,000 square foot R&D facility have been carefully designed on the 35-acre site to preserve as much existing vegetation as possible. With a strong environmental vision for the campus in pursuing LEED certification, re-used wood from white oak trees and found rock were constructed into boardwalk material and the main seating elements on site. The campus is equipped with a vegetated pedestrian bridge connecting the R&D to the main campus area, a twotiered water feature with a bridge connection to the office buildings, a sport court, various outdoor meeting spaces and a trail that weaves around the existing woodland.

LOCATION • Charlotte, NC CLIENT • Childress Klein EXPERTISE • Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering

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SUSTAINABILITY MATTERS The Sealed Air Campus is more than 60% open space, and of that, only 8,000 square feet is ‘water thirsty’ sod. The project is LEED Gold Certified thanks to these elements, and the additional design effort taken to preserve 12 acres of woodlands on-site, use of crushed gravel throughout the site to maximize permeability, and the 50% reduction in irrigation demand due to the drought-tolerant plant selection.

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Recycling 18 million gallons of rainwater annually

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L P L F INA NCIA L HE A D Q U A R TE R S Nestled into a 16-acre densely wooded site, Phase I of the LPL Financial Headquarters holds nearly 3,000 employees and includes two seven-story towers with outboard service and elevator cores, as well as a seven-level parking deck. Designed around net-zero energy goals, the core-free 25,000 square foot floor plate configuration maximizes workplace natural light and views to the wooded setting for all employees. Site amenities include a central courtyard and arrival, a large lake and hardscape promenade, various outdoor meeting spaces and the “backyard,” a natively planted recreation zone including an event lawn, sports court and jogging trails.

LOCATION • Fort Mill, SC CLIENT • tvsdesign (Architect), Childress Klein, Springs Family EXPERTISE • Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering

SUSTAINABILITY MATTERS The LPL Financial headquarters has obtained LEED Gold certification through sustainable design elements such as the 99% regionally native and drought-tolerant plant palette, the use of permeable pavers for hardscaped areas and a 20,000 gallon cistern that captures runoff from the parking deck.

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KINGSLEY TOWN CENTER

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K ING S L E Y TO W N CE N T E R Drawing from a rich history in the textile industry, Kingsley includes the creation of a vibrant urban district with a style and material palette carefully selected to weave spaces and experiences together, so that the new development connects with the landscape in a unique way.

Complete with European-style plazas, main street shopping, waterfront dining and an amphitheater, Kingsley is a destination within Fort Mill, South Carolina and the surrounding region. The town center is adjacent to the new LPL Financial Headquarters and plans to connect to Anne Springs Close Greenway, for which 2,100 acres have been dedicated to the state for recreation and trails.

LOCATION • Fort Mill, SC CLIENT • Clear Springs Development Company EXPERTISE • Master Planning, Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering

Intersection of textile heritage and information future

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A L E XA ND RIA RE NE W E NTE RP RIS E S Alexandria Renew Enterprises is dedicated to sustainability and the expansion of public education and outreach opportunities. After working together on several landscape architecture and greening projects, AlexRenew contracted LandDesign to create a master landscape plan for their state-of-the-art Environmental Center.

The planting design provides a habitat for native wildlife and reduces maintenance and environmental impact on the community. The LEEDPlatinum certified center incorporates an indoor living green wall to filter air, improve efficiency and provide a calming view. The signature main entrance features an integrated water fountain that highlights one of AlexRenew’s key products: reclaimed water. Surrounding the building and fountain are public park spaces including rooftop greens and a trail that will connect to the wider Alexandria trail network, further servicing the employees and greater Alexandria community.

LOCATION • Alexandria, VA CLIENT • Alexandria Renew Enterprises EXPERTISE • Master Planning, Landscape Architecture

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C ARACASBAAI PENINS U L A The Caracasbaai Peninsula is a 267-acre brownfield located along the southwest coast of Curaçao and administered by the island’s government and the Curaçao Ports Authority. The master plan calls for a balanced redevelopment of the site, committing 40 percent of the area for establishment of an economically selfsupporting, mixed use waterfront development with the remaining land area dedicated to environmental preservation. Developed areas are to offer a host of highly integrated uses, inclusive of hospitality and resort nodes, marina and yachting facilities, a commercial and residential district, and—through reuse of exiting marine facilities—a cruise pier and shopping village. The vision plan incorporates a series of low impact development (LID) elements and other sustainable design features to create a unique development in Curaçao and the Caribbean region.

LOCATION • Caracasbaai Peninsula, Curaçao CLIENT • Curaçao Port Authority EXPERTISE • Master Planning

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P L AC E S T HAT M ATTE R CAPITOL HILL DAY SCHOOL

BELOVED PLACES LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT CAN APPLY TO MORE THAN JUST PEOPLE. MOMENTS. EXPERIENCES. MEMORIES. We believe that experiences are humankind’s most precious commodity. It is a great responsibility to create the kind of places where first impressions, first dates and first steps are made. We embrace these challenges with the end-user at the center of every project we design. Our goal is to have each of our projects be worthy of your most treasured memories.

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CA P ITO L HIL L D AY S C H O O L Capitol Hill Day School’s outdoor learning play space exhibits carefully designed and selected features, natural materials and native and edible plants that emphasize hands-on learning, nature play, respect for the environment, and foster curiosity about the natural world. Each feature supports the school’s philosophies of discovery and challenge; connecting the classroom to the real world; integrated and learnercentered curriculum; and beyond academics—social emotions and physical development.

LOCATION • Washington DC CLIENT • Capitol Hill Day School EXPERTISE • Landscape Architecture

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BA XTE R V IL L AG E Baxter Village sets the standard of modern Americana-living. A master planned community in Fort Mill, South Carolina, Baxter is designed to be tight-knit and walkable, like traditional neighborhoods, but with a boost of technology and convenience. Community amenities include a library, elementary school, parks and greenways. Housing styles vary from driveway to driveway. The mixed use Town Center includes business, retail, civic and open spaces. A successful community with proof that the American dream has a place in today’s world.

LOCATION • Fort Mill, SC CLIENT • Clear Springs Development Company EXPERTISE • Master Planning, Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering

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UNC CHARLOTTE

U NC CHARLOTT E LandDesign and UNC Charlotte have successfully partnered on over a dozen capital projects on campus. Our firm has an extensive history collaborating with the University on significant, multifaceted projects such as the innovative EPIC Building, Forty-Niner’s Football Stadium, PORTAL Building and the Rec Center. We are truly vested in the University’s goal to develop a leading institution of higher education in the Southeast.

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LOCATION • Charlotte, NC CLIENT • University of North Carolina at Charlotte EXPERTISE • Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering

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B RIGHTWALK Brightwalk is a 98-acre revitalization effort to replace the blighted neighborhood of Double Oaks with a vibrant mixed use, mixedincome community that takes advantage of its Center City location and accessibility to public transit. The project is a model case study for affordable and sustainable housing that stimulates economic growth and social well-being within a brownfield revitalization effort.

The natural assets, including a restored stream, native plantings and preserved tree canopy were environmental components that contributed to the certification. However, what is truly unique about Brightwalk is the effort taken to ensure existing residents had the opportunity to stay in the neighborhood with new mixedincome housing options and a strong public art program that would enrich the community as a whole and provide engaging open spaces. In 2016, Brightwalk was recognized as a LEED-ND Stage 2 community—the largest in the region.

LOCATION • Charlotte, NC CLIENT • Charlotte Mecklenburg Housing Partnership EXPERTISE • Civil Engineering, Landscape Architecture

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A model for making affordable and sustainable development happen

INFRASTRUCTURE MATTERS LandDesign provided civil engineering services for 3,000 linear feet of roadway improvements that included converting a four-lane road to a “smart street.� Services also include improving storm drainage along Statesville Avenue, working to minimize impacts to the adjacent creek and properties.

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B RAMBLET ON Brambleton was ahead of its time in the technology, design practices and recreational opportunities that were incorporated into the master plan. High-tech amenities were prewired into home sites connecting the traditional comforts of home with easily upgradable modern conveniences, making it the first ‘fiber’ community when it opened in 2002. Brambleton was envisioned to be a place where residents could ‘get more out of life’ and as a result of LandDesign’s innovative master plan, the award-winning development continues to be recognized nationally as a top-performing community.

LOCATION • Loudoun County, VA CLIENT • The Brambleton Group, LLC EXPERTISE • Master Planning, Landscape Architecture

COMMUNITY MATTERS At just over 15 years old, Brambleton still performs at the top of the class as a high-tech and socially active community. With a solid foundation of sincere work/life balance, this master planned community ranks high in the top-selling communities nationally.

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TO W N CE NTE R CO R TE M A D E R A The enhancement of Town Center Corte Madera, an active destination of the Corte Madera region, features upgraded hardscape, landscape, art and linger space. A historically significant bronze elephant statue is restored and acts as a focal point in the south plaza. Mature trees were installed to maintain an established appearance and increase shade canopy. Terraced seating and shady nooks provide programming and gathering areas that immerse visitors in the Northern California climate allowing them to relax, hang out and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of the upgraded town center.

LOCATION • Corte Madera, CA CLIENT • Colliers International EXPERTISE • Landscape Architecture

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P U E R TO CA N C ÚN Puerto Cancún is an expansive waterfront community positioned between Downtown Cancún and its famed beachfront resorts district.

A new ownership team aims to recalibrate and re-envision the southern portion of the development. The first phase result is a vibrant, mixed use residential community that constantly touches the water. La Laguna and its Marina Village neighbor includes retail, restaurants, entertainment, apartments, town homes and single-family developments amenitized with beaches, golf, marinas and open spaces. The larger Puerto Cancún development embraces the resort flair and outdoor lifestyle, while La Laguna and the Marina Village embody the urban, seaside existence that residents of Mexico have been searching for.

LOCATION • Cancún, Mexico CLIENT • MIRA EXPERTISE • Master Planning

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D OWNT OWN K ANNAPOLIS LandDesign was the lead design consultant in the dynamic revitalization of Kannapolis’ historic downtown. Our team of master planners, landscape architects and civil engineers are worked closely with the city to upgrade all street and utility infrastructure for a 15-block area.

The vision and design plan includes major streetscape improvements, public parks and plazas, a mixed use development, adaptive re-use of existing architecture and the implementation of a new minor league ballpark and event venue to create a unique downtown destination.

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LOCATION • Kannapolis, NC CLIENT • City of Kannapolis EXPERTISE • Master Planning, Civil Engineering, Landscape Architecture

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N OR TH CAROLINA R ESEARCH CAMPU S The North Carolina Research Campus is a 350-acre scientific and economic innovation incubator, and a portion of the revitalization project encompassing the entire downtown of Kannapolis, North

LOCATION • Kannapolis, NC CLIENT • David Murdock, CEO, Dole Foods, Castle & Cooke NC, LLC

Carolina. LandDesign collaborated with the architect to develop a

EXPERTISE • Master Planning, Civil Engineering,

master plan, design guidelines and construction documents, and

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provide construction administration for the campus and surrounding properties. The campus integrates academic, research and industry activities to enhance biotechnical endeavors, complemented by adjacent civic, retail and residential spaces.

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The campus is home to many universities including UNC Charlotte, UNC Chapel Hill, UNC Greensboro, Duke University, NC State University, NC A&T University, Appalachian State University, NC Central University and Rowan-Cabarrus Community College.

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P L AC E S T HAT M ATTE R POTOMAC YARD

CONNECTED PLACES CONNECTIONS ARE EVERYTHING. TRAILS. TRANSIT. TECHNOLOGY. We believe that the success of today’s world is dependent upon staying connected. While technology has become a dominant tool to do so, it ironically disconnects us as we walk along the street, ride the bus or take our lunch break. By providing opportunities to connect our communities through greenways, gathering space and interconnected transportation systems, we have the ability to cultivate connected interaction.

POTOMAC YARD

POTOMAC YARD

POTOMAC YARD Potomac Yard is the largest mixed use development in Alexandria, and includes over two million square feet of office, retail and hotel space, as well as a significant residential component. LandDesign’s planning and design services encompassed numerous aspects of the project, from large-scale land planning to detailed park and streetscape design. Our multi-disciplinary approach and ability to collaborate closely with a variety of consultants and community groups were key to the project’s success.

A series of neighborhood parks and open space create green connections within the Potomac Yard community. These urban parks enhance the vitality and character of the adjoining neighborhood and borrows much of the same palette of architectural patterns and materials found in the nearby architecture.

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LOCATION • Alexandria, VA CLIENT • Potomac Yard Development, LLC EXPERTISE • Master Planning, Landscape Architecture

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RA IL TRA IL F RA M E W O RK P L A N Charlotte’s four-mile Rail Trail is a unique urban experience—a “linear commons” where neighbors and visitors can meet and explore a dynamic and evolving platform for creativity, economy and recreation.

LandDesign worked with Charlotte Center City Partners to develop a vision for the Rail Trail Framework Plan, with the purpose of guiding future development of the Trail by addressing programming, design, governance, funding and maintenance. The plan provides the framework necessary to ensure that the Rail Trail becomes a place that connects community, commerce and culture.

LOCATION • Charlotte, NC CLIENT • Charlotte Center City Partners EXPERTISE • Urban Design, Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering

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Concept by LandDesign, Rendering By Other

WA RD V IL L A GE Ward Village is a vibrant, mixed use waterfront development that encompasses 60 acres between Honolulu and Waikiki Beach, and will include 27 residential towers, streetscape, small open spaces, numerous outdoor rooms and a breathtaking central park designed as the anchor to the community. LandDesign, with project partners 505Design, reenvisioned “The Address” in Honolulu formulating the open space fabric that will knit together this unique Hawaiian village creating a secure, sophisticated and stylish address for the residential towers and upscale retail. Hawaiian character is showcased through courtyard feature walls, lush layered landscapes and artfully placed sculptural pots. LandDesign has also been tasked to be the “Master Project Curator” and “Vision Keeper” as each parcel advances in design and development.

LOCATION • Honolulu, HI CLIENT • The Howard Hughes Corporation

Concept by LandDesign, Rendering By Other

EXPERTISE • Master Planning, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design

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Returning the waterfront to the people

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B AHÍA URBANA Bahía Urbana is an expansive, 100-acre redevelopment of vacated port and waterfront properties situated along the historic Isleta de San Juan.

Bahía Urbana calls for the return of the waterfront to the people of Puerto Rico through the creation of several vibrant and diverse neighborhoods supporting commercial, residential, hospitality and civic uses interlinked by a unique paseo and green park system. Connectivity and accessibility

LOCATION • San Juan, Puerto Rico CLIENT • Forest City Development + The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico EXPERTISE • Master Planning, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design

is a key component of the project’s sustainable development approach.

Residents and visitors will be able to get to and from Bahía Urbana by foot, bicycle, car, light rail and water taxi.

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TYSONS A NE W D O W N T O WN In 2014, four new metro stations in Tysons, Virginia opened on

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to maintain an overall cohesive experience. Of note is The Boro, Westpark Plaza and Dominion Square, all of which are approved with high praise from the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. Also of significance is The View, featuring a signature Performing Arts Center and 600-foot tower. Additionally, LandDesign has participated in advisory committees for Fairfax County, including the Tysons Urban Design Guidelines and the Tysons Park System Plan among other initiatives with the Tysons Partnership.

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THE BORO Organized around a dynamic, multi-level public realm, LandDesign’s concepts for The Boro call for strong pedestrian connectivity through the 17-acre, mixed use, transit-oriented development. Over five acres of bold, urban open space, both at grade and elevated, take advantage of the topography throughout the site with a series of unique overlooks with skyline views. At the center of the development is a one-acre signature urban space known as Boro Park. This iconic green space is surrounded by destination retail shops, high-end residential apartments, a flagship Whole Foods grocery store, a luxury theatre, hotels and premium office towers. The park has been thoughtfully designed to provide for a quality experience every day as well as special events such as movies on the green, outdoor concerts and markets.

LOCATION • Tysons, VA CLIENT • The Meridian Group, Kettler EXPERTISE • Master Planning, Urban Design, Landscape Architecture

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D O M INIO N S Q U A RE Dominion Square is a 20-acre mixed use, transit-oriented development located at the Spring Hill Metro Station along the Silver Line. The master plan calls for nearly two million square feet of commercial office space, 200,000 square feet of retail and 1,600 residential units. LandDesign created a richly layered public realm and open space plan, including civic plazas, elevated sky-parks, streetscapes and recreation areas with landscape, wayfinding signage and art. The contemporary design provides an interconnected system of six acres of pedestrian scale, multi-level destination public spaces, with the ability to accommodate multiple uses and programming.

TYSONS SPRING HILL METRO STATION OVERVIEW: Dominion Square is part of a district that includes the six-acre Perseus and four-acre Sunburst projects, all located at the Spring Hill Metro Station. LandDesign is the landscape architect for the combined 30 acres, as well as for The View on the opposite side of the station, in order to ensure that the overall urban design is cohesive.

LOCATION • Tysons, VA CLIENT • Capital Automotive Real Estate Services Inc (CARS) + Brookfield Properties OWNER’S REPRESENTATIVE • Lincoln Property Company EXPERTISE • Master Planning, Urban Design, Landscape Architecture 147

O VAT ION AT PARK CRE S T Ovation at Park Crest is Tysons’ first luxury high-rise apartment complex. LandDesign provided landscape architecture services for the residential amenities, and designed the half-acre public park space directly adjacent to the building. Ovation is located within walking distance of the Metro’s Silver Line, and has achieved LEED Gold Certification.

Residential amenities include a courtyard water feature, bocce court, lap pool, fireplace terrace and an events terrace with a formal lawn. The best amenity at Ovation, however, is the serene half-acre public park, featuring a unique curved pathway in order to accommodate for the 40-foot grade transition from the east edge of the park to the west.

LOCATION • Tysons, VA CLIENT • The Penrose Group EXPERTISE • Landscape Architecture

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THE VIEW

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O RCHARD VILLAGE LandDesign was challenged with creating a cohesive master planned community and project vision for this iconic development along the light rail south of Denver—a true transit-oriented development. The vision for Orchard Village has purposeful public spaces, pedestrian-scale building frontages,

LOCATION • Greenwood Village, CO CLIENT • Alberta Development Partners, LLC EXPERTISE • Master Planning

residences and offices to create the primary retail, civic and activity concentration in the corridor. In the master plan, the park offers something for everyone, from quiet and scenic walkways to eventful plazas and children zones. Pedestrian, vehicular and bicycle routes are optimized to support the station and allow safe, convenient and sustainable circulation.

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C ARLYLE CROSSING Carlyle Crossing is a mixed use development under construction in the Eisenhower East district of Alexandria, Virginia. LandDesign worked with Cooper Carry, Inc. to create a unique town center that will become a hub for the community.

Capitalizing on accessibility from the nearby Metro station, visitors are welcomed by a large public plaza, while art features set the tone by providing a sense of identity to the development for the space. A multilevel series of parks with passive and active spaces are woven together to provide spatial variety for users. Complementary to these features, nearly two acres of green roofs with layered landscaping optimize sight line views for residents, and play a key role in stormwater management.

These unparalleled site amenities, paired with the urban walkability and activated public space, work together to provide a new town center that is truly unique to this area.

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LOCATION • Alexandria, VA CLIENT • Stonebridge, Cooper Carry (architect) EXPERTISE • Landscape Architecture, Urban Design

Nearly 2 acres of green roof

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P L AC E S T HAT M ATTE R THE LEX AT WATERFRONT STATION

DETAILED PLACES WE DIG DEEP INTO THE DETAILS, BUT ARE NEVER LOST IN THE WEEDS. SOUNDS. SMELLS. SIGHTS. TOUCH. We believe that design really is in the details. The sound of children splashing in a fountain. The smell of roses on a summer day. The grass under your bare feet. Your favorite table on the patio with the view of the water. The taste of the tomatoes grown in the community garden. At LandDesign, we dig deep into the details, but are never lost in the weeds.

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THE LEX AT WATERFRONT STATION

THE LEX AT WATERFRONT STATIO N The Lex at Waterfront Station is one of the most successful examples of adaptive reuse contributing to the revitalization of the Southwest Waterfront district of Washington DC. Developed in the late 1950s, the infrastructure is one of two buildings designed by I. M. Pei, and the former home of the Environmental Protection Agency. One of the key goals for this project was to provide a rooftop deck where residents could take advantage of the 360-degree views of the Nation’s capital.

This was particularly challenging since the existing building had limited load-bearing capacity. The creation and restoration of both amenity areas and open spaces throughout the community have been key components to the successful revitalization of the Waterfront Metro Station neighborhood as a whole, as both public and private open spaces offer residents and visitors a more rich pedestrian experience.

LOCATION • Washington DC CLIENT • Urban Atlantic EXPERTISE • Landscape Architecture

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DETAIL MATTERS The LEED-Gold certification for this project is due in large part to the innovative approach to creating a ground-floor courtyard that doesn’t compromise the structural integrity of the existing underground garage slab it is built on and a minimalist approach to the roof deck where load-bearing capacity was also limited.

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D O W NTO W N S TATE S V I L L E S TRE E TS CA P E IM P ROVEM E N T Historic Downtown Statesville is the long-time cultural, business, historic and centrally-located heart of Iredell County, North Carolina. However, as is the case in small towns across the country, main street had been neglected for decades, while development occurred elsewhere in the area. As part of a land use planning process, LandDesign established the urban design guidelines, strategies and recommendations that paved the way for the design and construction of the streetscape improvements, and acted as a catalyst for revitalization within downtown.

The streetscape improvements have further contributed to Downtown Statesville becoming a destination within the growing region.

LOCATION • Statesville, NC CLIENT • City of Statesville EXPERTISE • Land Planning, Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering 165

LINCOLN AT TINNER HILL

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Award winning appreciation of cultural significance

L INCO L N AT TINNE R H I L L Lincoln at Tinner Hill is located in the vibrant and closely knit community of Falls Church, Virginia. LandDesign was invited to design a mixed use development for the residents, and to envision an artistic element celebrating the project’s location within the Arts and Cultural District. Inspired by the remarkable Civil Rights history of the city, Lincoln at Tinner Hill highlights stories of the individuals who have contributed to the cultural and civic identity of Falls Church.

In support of the existing Giving Voice: African American Heritage Walking Tour, Lincoln at Tinner Hill provides a gateway park and trail which features the history of African Americans who lived and worked in Falls Church since the 18th century.

LOCATION • Falls Church, VA CLIENT • Lincoln Property Company EXPERTISE • Landscape Architecture

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THE VILLAGE AT SOUTHPARK

INFRASTRUCTURE MATTERS For many years, Symphony Park and its visually-striking 2,700 square foot covered stage, has been home to the Charlotte Symphony’s Summer Pops series. Luring an average of 4,000 people each weekend to picnic on the lawn, friends and family take in some of the best of the Charlotte cultural scene with a glass of pinot grigio. The 1.87-acre retention pond captures and treats the runoff from the surrounding 60 acres of development and mitigates down-stream flooding.

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THE V IL L A G E AT S O U THPA RK To remain the cornerstone of Charlotte’s thriving SouthPark area, the dated SouthPark Mall was transformed from a 1960s-style suburban retail mall into a vibrant town center. From the original placemaking concept to landscape architecture and civil engineering, LandDesign brought innovation and creativity to both the design and phasing of the project. The site design creates a series of unique outdoor experiences: a comfortable pedestrian promenade around the 94-acre site; The Village, a mixed use residential and retail center; and Symphony Park, a performance space set against the backdrop of a beautiful 7.37-acre park. The result, a traditional mall and outdoor lifestyle center hybrid, won the 2005 International Council of Shopping Centers’ International Development and Design Award.

LOCATION • Charlotte, NC CLIENT • Simon Properties/The Hanover Company EXPERTISE • Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering

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THE FRASIER Located in the heart of Potomac Yard in Alexandria, Virginia, The Frasier includes 250 residential units on a 1.6-acre city block. The project’s location is immersed in rich transportation history dating back to the early 1900s, which inspired a contemporary industrial theme incorporating true and straightforward materials such as exposed concrete and wood. Centered in the block, the project amenities are positioned as a unique urban oasis where the residents and their guests can rendezvous, relax and recharge. The project contains a twolevel “stepped” courtyard with a substantial elevation difference was converted into an opportunity that now showcases a 14-foot water wall feature that provides respite from the summer heat, white noise that will attenuate the city hustle and a true upscale and memorable experience.

LOCATION • Alexandria, VA CLIENT • The Bozzuto Group EXPERTISE • Landscape Architecture

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A L EX A N S UMMIT Set in Fort Worth, Texas, Alexan Summit boasts a rich history, evolving from an 1800s battlefield into today’s premium multi-family development. In the 1820s, the site became a homestead settlement and during the 1920s transitioned into a children’s home for the city.

LOCATION • Fort Worth, TX CLIENT • Trammell Crow Residential EXPERTISE • Landscape Architecture

LandDesign used materials that spoke to the site’s legacy as key elements of the design, including incorporating original granite curbs from the homestead into seating around the fire pit. The development focuses on creating a relaxed and tranquil environment for residents with two central courtyards, a pool designed for maximum sun exposure and prime vistas overlooking Trinity Park.

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A LTA F RIS CO SQ UAR E Rapid growth is generating demand for high quality residential development in Frisco, Texas, an ideal location for professionals working in Dallas. Amenities throughout the site are influenced by adaptability, sustainability and comfortable environment. The ground floor is currently occupied by residents, but is designed to accommodate small businesses and retail spaces. Limestone is a unifying element for materials used on site, and a rain garden full of native plants and is irrigated with rain runoff from the roof that visibly travels through trench drains. In the pool courtyard, the design team embraced the opportunity to enhance necessary structural walls required by a significant grade change, creating a sense of movement and presence, even when the pool is unoccupied.

LOCATION • Frisco, TX CLIENT • Wood Partners EXPERTISE • Landscape Architecture

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P L AC E S T HAT M ATTE R LITTLE SUGAR CREEK GREENWAY

HAPPY PLACES BELIEVE IN THE POWER OF DESIGN. SAFE. INSPIRED. EMPOWERED. We believe in the power of design to change the world. That design can empower people. Inspire people. Protect people. It’s why we are so passionate about what we do. We design with you in mind.

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10:1 return on investment along the greenway

LITTLE SUGAR C REEK GREENWAY For decades, Little Sugar Creek was a severely polluted stormwater channel mostly hidden beneath a concrete cap. The creek was mainly overlooked, until the county engaged LandDesign to restore the creek

LOCATION • Charlotte, NC CLIENT • Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department

and design an urban park and trail system. Our multi-disciplinary team of designers carried out the county’s vision to transform the 32acre site and delivered a master plan that created a balance between

EXPERTISE • Land Planning, Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering

environment and community.

The concrete pavement, parking lots and pollution that used to hide the creek are gone and nature has been restored to Little Sugar Creek.

Its banks have been reshaped with native trees, shrubs, grasses and wildflowers, restoring a natural buffer that improves water quality and provides natural wildlife habitats. The Little Sugar Greek Greenway project spanned five different contracts over the course of more than a decade and has created a recreational destination and brought economic revitalization to midtown Charlotte.

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E CK ING TO N YA RD S LandDesign set out with the goal. The central design for Eckington Yards integrates retail with residential to create a destination-driven entertainment and retail space on a very compact urban site.

The vision for Eckington Yards represents a re-imagining of how urban lifestyle can meet urban economy through offering a mixed use retail streetscape and dynamic open space system that links directly to residential within the project site. The design concept for this project is based on a “woonerf” which is simply a space, or in this case a street, that intends to have a shared vehicular and pedestrian flow. In this space the pedestrian is clearly intended to be the dominant user and while vehicles are permitted, they are very much restricted in their movements and speed.

LOCATION • Washington DC CLIENT • The JBG Companies EXPERTISE • Landscape Architecture

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LORAY MILL Loray Mill was established in 1902 as one of the largest cotton mills in the in South. The mill has experienced many changes and developments in its lifetime, the most recent of which is the transformation of the mill into 190 loft apartments and 100,000 square feet of retail space.

The design for the mill seamlessly integrates community and resident amenities, creating a vibrant public realm in the heart of Gastonia, North Carolina. The design incorporates existing on-site mill production equipment into general art displays and several unique water features.

The redevelopment of the mill supports efforts to create a sense of place for the community within the Charlotte region and will continue to be a catalyst for revitalization in the City of Gastonia.

LOCATION • Gastonia, NC CLIENT • Loray Mill Redevelopment LLC EXPERTISE • Landscape Architecture 192

Award-winning adaptive reuse

A L P HA M IL L Historic Alpha Mill is an award-winning adaptive reuse project that included significant brownfield remediation to be able to provide both renovated and infill residential units to the site, a former textile mill.

The design for Alpha Mill incorporates the adaptive reuse of three historic textile mill structures and the addition of three new buildings, totaling 155 apartment units. The core of Alpha Mill is designed around a centrally located courtyard and amenity pool area with a fireplace, grills, open lawn and rooftop terrace where residents can take in the view of the Charlotte skyline. The project utilized tax credits and was completed in conjunction with the Historic Landmarks Commission. The site is on the National Registry of Historical Places and the project has been accepted into the NC Brownfields Program.

LOCATION • Charlotte, NC CLIENT • Crosland Properties EXPERTISE • Land Planning, Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering

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SNOWSHOE MOUNTAIN RESORT

SNOWSHOE MOU NTA IN RE S O R T The design for Snowshoe Village focused on the breathtaking view surrounding the resort and shaped the land to maximize the scenic vistas with minimizing the notorious Appalachian winds. The village, with its series of lodges, ground-floor retail, restaurants and entertainment venues, is connected by urban plazas and pedestrian streets. Together, the public spaces and architectural design achieve a true vernacular style of the West Virginia mountains. Since this transformation, Snowshoe Mountain and Resort is the pinnacle ski destination south of New York State.

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LOCATION • Pocahontas County, WV CLIENT • IntraWest EXPERTISE • Master Planning, Landscape Architecture

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L E CK IE E L E M E NTA RY O U TD O O R CL A S S RO OM LandDesign worked alongside the design build contractor, on behalf of the District of Columbia Public Schools, to design an outdoor teaching kitchen and surrounding landscape at Leckie Elementary School.

Functional features of the space include a variety of kitchen amenities, flexible seating, demonstration and educational tools.

Stormwater management was a critical design component for the teaching kitchen. Our team incorporated a rain barrel into the design that collects the pavilion roof runoff, and overflow feeds into a rain garden landscaped with native plants. The outdoor teaching kitchen at Leckie Elementary is used to engage in new and fun ways to learn, and provides teachers at the school a space for curriculum training.

LOCATION • Washington DC CLIENT • HGRM Corporation, on behalf of the District of Columbia Public Schools EXPERTISE • Landscape Architecture

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M A RK E T S TR E E T AT THE W O O D L AN DS Market Street at The Woodlands is an award-winning, mixed use Town Center located in The Woodlands, Texas, that offers the feel of a traditional town square with a central park and pedestrian walks, and vignettes for outdoor seating and dining. The 2018 renovation focused on enhancing visitor experience along the pedestrian walks and seating areas while seamlessly interweaving a rebranding effort for signage and wayfinding.

The design team introduced an expansive deck to compliment the redesigned interactive water feature and serve as a stage for The Woodlands outdoor concert series. The existing natural grass was removed and replaced with a new synthetic turf which, and with the help of two renovated seating areas, accommodates concert crowds and families alike.

LOCATION • The Woodlands, TX CLIENT • 505Design EXPERTISE • Landscape Architecture

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SIM ON ELEMENTA RY SCHOOL PLAYGRO U ND The Potomac River’s Oxon Run tributary suffers pollution largely due to untreated runoff and impervious ground surface. The Simon Elementary School playground, once an uninspiring space located along the banks of Oxon Run, was a prime example of land contributing to rain runoff issues.

With mostly asphalt over nearly two acres, it presented an opportunity to demonstrate positive change. LandDesign capitalized on stormwater management as a vehicle to create an educational landscape, as well as overcome the challenges faced in watershed rehabilitation. The design redirects roof drainage, guides swales through play space and increases pervious surface to promote infiltration.

Born from a watershed rehabilitation initiative, the Simon Elementary School playground transformed into an inspiring, functional landscape that manages stormwater while forging a direct relationship between children and nature, planting the seed for environmental stewardship.

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LOCATION • Washington DC CLIENT • District of Columbia Department of General Services EXPERTISE • Landscape Architecture

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POTOMAC SCIENCE CENT ER The Potomac Science Center is a George Mason University freshwater research facility in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed with on-site access to the Occoquan River. A focus on resiliency and sustainable practices to ensure the health of local ecosystems led LandDesign to maintain an overall project vision that showcases stormwater and low impact development techniques to emphasize the “Water Story” of the site. A complex grading plan, rain gardens, stormwater management features, trails and a native plant palette unite the building and the landscape to create outdoor rooms and support Center’s education and environmental mission.

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LOCATION • Belmont Bay, Prince William County, VA CLIENT • George Mason University EXPERTISE • Landscape Architecture

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EDUCATION Capitol Hill Day School

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Duke Kunshan University

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Leckie Elementary Outdoor Classroom

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North Carolina Research Campus

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Potomac Science Center

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Simon Elementary School Playground

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UNC Charlotte

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Bahía Urbana

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Caracasbaai Peninsula

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New Orleans Trade District

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Puerto Cancún

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Snowshoe Mountain Resort

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Ward Village

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HOUSING Alexan Summit

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Alpha Mill

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Alta Frisco Square

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Discovery at the Realm

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The Frasier

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The Haven at National Harbor

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Lake Providence

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The Lex at Waterfront Station

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Lincoln at Tinner Hill

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Loray Mill

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Ovation at Two Park Crest

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PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE

MASTER PLANNED COMMUNITIES Baxter Village

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Downtown Kannapolis

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Brambleton

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Little Sugar Creek Greenway

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Brightwalk

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Potomac Yard

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Hamlin

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Rail Trail Framework Plan

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Potomac Yard

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PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS

Riverwalk

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Downtown Kannapolis

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Willowsford

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North Carolina Research Campus

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MIXED USE + RETAIL

PUBLIC REALM + OPEN SPACE

Asana Deep Ellum

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American Way

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Carlyle Crossing

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The Boro

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Design Center

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Crown Centre

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Eckington Yards

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Design Center

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King of Prussia Town Center

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Discovery at the Realm

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Kingsley Town Center

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Dominion Square

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Market Street at the Woodlands

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Downtown Kannapolis

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Midtown Tampa

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Downtown Statesville

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Orchard Village

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Eckington Yards

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The Realm at Castle Hills

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Lincoln at Tinner Hill

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Town Center Corte Madera

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Little Sugar Creek Greenway

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Tysons

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Magnolia Green

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The Village at SouthPark

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National Harbor

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Ward Village

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New Orleans Trade District

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Potomac Science Center

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OFFICE + CORPORATE CAMPUS Carlyle Crossing

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Potomac Yard

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Lowe’s Corporate Headquarters

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Rail Trail Framework Plan

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LPL Financial Headquarters

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Romare Bearden Park

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Sealed Air Headquarters

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Tysons

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The Village at SouthPark

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