Troyer Group 2020 Parks Portfolio

TOGETHER, WE WILL PARKS MASTER PLANNING + DESIGN

2020

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE + PLANNING

EVERYTHING COMES DOWN TO

PEOPLE AND THEIR EXPERIENCES

Our Team We shape places, systems, and infrastructure that prioritize people and their experiences. We are a team of Landscape Architects, Planners, and Urban Designers that integrate unique engagement strategies, analysis, and design to better support people and the environment. Our expertise spans systems and places where we live, work, and play. We seek landscape architecture and planning opportunities that allow us to partner inclusively and intentionally with diverse stakeholders, focused on a deep understanding of context and strategy that produces outcomes that are meaningful, effective, and beautiful. With understanding that successful projects result from collaboration, we continue to approach every opportunity with the same mind set:

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE + PLANNING TEAM

From regional planning to small site design, our team has a breadth of experience that dovetails the depth that the firm provides. Collectively, we represent a broad cross-section of specialized design expertise and experience. For our team, “Together, We Will� means that everyone is involved in each project, ensuring that every potential aspect is covered.

We also believe in continual growth, pictured here at the ASLA 2019 Conference on Landscape Architecture in San Diego.

TROYER GROUP

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6000+ 1600+

Company Projects Completed

Clients Served

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75+

Federally Funded Projects

Municipal Planning

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE + PLANNING

1000+ Team Projects Completed

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Park Improvement Projects

14

Park + Park System Master Plans

Multiuse Trails

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Campus Master Plans

Streetscapes

DESIGN

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We believe in the value of public spaces and their impact on communities.

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DESIGN

Our Design Philosophy With a diverse portfolio that demonstrates our attention to detail and dedication to process, we work with our clients to implement their visions for the future.

We have been fortunate to engage clients around the country, across many sectors, always with a focus on serving our community.

Our collaborative design process addresses the key aspects that make places successful, leveraging each site’s unique context to strengthen communities and create more resilient environments. Using aesthetics as a baseline, our designs solve functional problems and amplify the performance of spaces that support the goals of our clients. As a result, our projects contribute to the economic, social, and ecological components that drive lasting positive changes.

We believe strongly in advocating, educating, and engaging with our clients and key stakeholders to craft solutions together. We don’t just prioritize people and their experiences through our designs, but in our process and working relationships as well.

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PARK SYSTEM MASTER PL ANS

CITY OF NAPPANEE PARKS 5 YEAR MASTER PLAN Nappanee, IN

In addition to providing a system-wide direction and action plan, individual master plans for each park outlined potential improvements and new amenities. This document provided the foundation to make accurate budget decisions, based on both a detailed inventory and analysis as well as community driven goals and priorities.

EXISTING PARKS AND DISTANCES CITY OF NAPPANEE EXISTING PARKS Derksen Farm & Wetlands

Nappannee Dog Park

Welleld Park/ Soccer Complex

Callander Sportsplex

Stauffer Park McCormick Creek Golf Course

CITY OF NAPPANEE DOWNTOWN

West Park

Recovery Park

South Park

CITY OF NAPPANNEE PARKS PARKS MASTER PLAN JUNE 2018

CALLANDER SPORTS COMPLEX NAPPANEE DOG PARK

SEASONAL SHOPS

EVENTS PAVILION RECREATION CENTER

PLAYGROUND

AMPHITHEATER TUBING HILL TRAIL CONNECTION TO STAUFFER PARK

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BASKETBALL COURTS

VOLLEYBALL COURTS

LITTLE PAWS PLAYGROUND PARKOUR

SKATE PARK & TRAIL

PICKLEBALL COURTS

AQUATICS FACILITY

RECOVERY PARK MASTER PLAN

SOUTH PARK MASTER PLAN

UNIVERSAL PLAYGROUND

PAVED PERIMETER WALKING TRAIL

PRAIRIE AREA WITH TRAILS EXISTING PLAYGROUND

SOCCER & MULTI-USE FIELD

BASKETBALL COURT

MULTI-USE TRAIL

RECOVERY PARK

SPLASH PAD

MULTI-USE TRAIL CONNECTOR

WEST PARK FITNESS PODS

PLAYGROUND UPDATES

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MULTI-USE TRAIL

COMMUNITY GARDEN

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ST. JOSEPH COUNTY PARKS 2019-2023 MASTER PLAN INDIANA

Extensive community engagement fueled the guiding document for this county-wide park system. While the process involved typical stakeholder and advisory group meetings, popup engagements helped increase the reach of the public portion and amplify the overall value of the feedback.

The process generated more than double the responses and significantly improved the overall feedback, both in amount of information gathered and its quality, providing a more statistically valid, data driven plan.

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Bendix Woods County Park Beverly D. Crone Restoration Area Chamberlain Lake Nature Preserve Ferrettie-Baugo Creek County Park Jasinski Canoe Launch LaSalle Trail St. Patrick’s County Park Spicer Lake Nature Preserve

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CITY OF GOSHEN 5 YEAR PARKS MASTER PLAN

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PULASKI PARK SOUTH BEND, IN

As part of the West Side Main Streets Master Plan, Pulaski Park’s improvements sought to connect the park to broader City initiatives. Short and long-term implementation strategies were developed to determine the park’s role in neighborhood development. Art and other historic elements were included throughout the detailing to better connect to the Park’s rich history.

SPLASH PAD RENDERING

ENTRANCE RENDERING

PRAIRIE WALK RENDERING

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CAVALIER PARK CULVER, IN

Cavalier Park is a public park on schoolowned property. Soccer fields are used by local leagues, and the school uses the ball field. A restroom building, natural playground, and walking trail were added to the park though this improvement project.

EXISTING BALL FIELD

EXISTING CONDITIONS AERIAL

PLAYGROUND CONSTRUCTION

CONSTRUCTED SCHOOL CONNECTION

CONNECTION TO SCHOOL

EXISTING PARKING LOT

PROPOSED GRASS SOCCER FIELDS

PROPOSED NATURAL PLAYGROUND

PROPOSED RESTROOM BUILDING

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ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER ELKHART, IN

The first Master Plan for a keystone property along the Elkhart River, this community driven plan sought to better connect the Center to the adjacent neighborhoods and other nearby public amenities. The recommendations highlighted programmatic and physical infrastructure projects, both internally on the site and externally around the campus.

ELKHART ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER SPACIAL ANALYSIS MAP

ENTRANCE RENDERING

PARK MASTER PL ANS

CITY CEMETERY SOUTH BEND, IN

A district-wide effort for South Bend’s first planned open space focused on improving community perception, connectivity, and use of this historic site. Project recommendations included streetscape improvements to narrow the pedestrian connections, change the oneway streets, and open the main entrance to highlight the artistic iron gateway.

ADJACENT STREET RENDERING

CITY CEMETERY MASTER PLAN

NEIGHBORHOOD RENDERING

PARK MASTER PL ANS

LYDICK BOG SHIRLEY HEINZE LAND TRUST SOUTH BEND, IN

Troyer Group completed a feasibility study and master plan for the development of park facilities at Lydick Bog, a natural area acquired by Shirley Heinze Land Trust for preservation. The plan included a new office & visitor center, parking, trails, and boardwalk access to the bog.

LYDICK BOG MASTER PLAN

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NATURAL PLAYSCAPE EDISON LAKES MONTESSORI ACADEMY MISHAWAKA, IN

This final iteration honed the thinking around the initial concepts, reducing size of the pathways and other higher cost items to achieve a more cost-conscious concept. Additionally, we factored in play variability to make sure there were ample options for play across the spectrum of ages anticipated to play here. Fall zones around the higher play features and an increased depth of mulch were considered as well.

SCHOOL WORKSHOP CONCEPT PLAN

NATURAL PLAYSCAPE RENDERING

CONSTRUC TED PARKS

CONSTRUC TED PARKS

INDIANA DUNES STATE PARK CHESTERTON, IN

The daylighting of Dunes Creek involved removing a culvert that ran under a large parking lot, leading to high E Coli levels at the beach where the creek outlets into Lake Michigan. The project restored the creek to its original alignment and E Coli levels have since dropped. The restoration has also created habitat for many species of flora and fauna. The project received multiple awards including the Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence.

DUNES CREEK BOARDWALK

CREEK OUTLET RESTORATION DUNES CREEK BOARDWALK

CONSTRUC TED PARKS

RIVER PARK SQUARE PLYMOUTH, IN

Phase one included a new Farmers Market, interactive fountain, performance structure, restroom & concessions building, parking lot, entry plaza, renovated public street with parking and streetscape improvements, landscaping, lighting, and other amenities.

RIVER PARK SQAURE AERIAL

SPLASH PAD

RIVER PARK SQAURE MASTER PLAN

CONSTRUC TED PARKS

FREEDOM PARK PLYMOUTH, IN

Troyer Group worked with the City of Plymouth and a group of volunteers that were committed to creating a playground for all children. This universal design playground includes accessibility throughout, along with features and amenities that provide unique sensory experiences.

PLAYSCAPE RENDERING

FREEDOM PARK MASTER PLAN

CONSTRUC TED PARKS

POTAWATOMI PARK SOUTH BEND, IN

PLAYSCAPE EQUIPMENT AND SURFACING

PLAYSCAPE SEATING VOLUNTEER BUILT

CONSTRUC TED PARKS

KROC CENTER SOUTH BEND, IN

Troyer Group provided design services for development of the Ray & Joan Kroc Community Center. Site work included a synthetic turf field, multiple playgrounds, and a community garden.

VISITOR DROP-OFF SITE AERIAL VIEW

FRONT ENTRANCE

CONSTRUC TED PARKS

DAMORE AMPHITHEATER CULVER, IN

PRIOR CONSTRUCTION

PRIOR CONSTRUCTION

SITE RENDERING

FULL SITE PANORAMIC

CONSTRUC TED PARKS

MERRIFIELD PARK MISHAWAKA, IN

A master plan was created for the park that addressed improving the pool & ice rink facilities, historic Castle Manor, playground, restrooms, and boat launch.

Troyer Group worked with the city to develop implementation of a new playground, multi-use trail, river bank stabilization, restrooms, boat launch, fishing node, pavilions, and a new outdoor patio area at Castle Manor.

MERRIFIELD PARK MASTER PLAN

VIEW FROM RIVER

PLAYSCAPE EQUIPMENT

PARK TR AILS

CONSTRUC TED PARKS

RIVERFRONT TRAIL KAMM ISLAND TRAIL MISHAWAKA, IN

RIVER CROSSING

RIVER SEAWALL

RIVERFRONT TRAIL SIGN

CONSTRUC TED PARKS

VALE PARK WEST PATH VALPARAISO, IN

PATHWAY BRIDGE

PATHWAY BRIDGE APPROACH

PATHWAY LOOP

CONSTRUC TED PARKS

RIVERSIDE TRAIL SOUTH BEND, IN

The trail corridor is set along the St. Joseph River and follows Riverside Drive for appx. 3.2 miles. The overall connectivity of the area was studied to determine the most appropriate connections to the proposed trail from surrounding neighborhoods, parks, and schools. Public participation was a key component in this Master Plan study, and meetings with active neighborhood groups were held to review the analysis and gather feedback.

CONSTRUC TED PARKS

GREENWAYS TRAIL PLYMOUTH, IN

TRAIL ALONG YELLOW RIVER

GREENWAYS TRAIL MASTER PLAN

GREENWAYS TRAIL SIGN

PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT

PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT

THE PROCESS Outreach and engagement reframes the dynamics of public projects, giving the public an opportunity to shape direction and set priorities. This increases capacity for the organization and for the project. Public engagement allows for better quality designs, emphasizing both efficacy and efficiency, ultimately making the project more authentic to its context.

To get the most out of each opportunity, we employ best practice methods for increasing the value traditional engagement models while also utilizing emerging tactics that expand the reach of these processes.

Traditional Tactics: From internal/external stakeholder meetings to open public meetings, our strategies ensure that the feedback is more applicable and that there is more of it. We build engagement throughout the process, gaining momentum from the start of the process to the end, creating the type of buzz necessary to put plans to action. From exercises that prompt important community understanding to ensuring that we engage people across the spectrum of comfort, age, ability, and availability, our traditional engagement models are simply better than the rest.

Emerging Tactics: To us, “meeting people where they are� means not only being present at critical mass events, such as downtown 1st Fridays or popular community festivals, but also meeting people in the spaces they occupy, such as holding pop-up engagements at picnics or community soccer league nights. Our social intercepts accommodate the full range of participants, especially if they are not comfortable with traditional tactics like public meetings.

PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT

KEY DRIVERS We employ a purpose driven engagement process that successfully addresses the “what”, increases the value of the “how”, with the entire effort focused on the “why”. Our public engagement utilizes five underlining drivers to create public investment in the process, no matter the project.

Accountability: Being transparent and open about the expenditure of public dollars.

Values: Demonstrating commitment to the community as well as the showcasing the priorities of the organization, agency, or department.

Trust: Developing a two-way conversation and building a relationship based on participation and action.

Relevance: Focus on meeting the contemporary needs of the community.

Responsiveness: Opportunities to demonstrate action based on previous commitments and priorities.

PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT

PULASKI PARK SOUTH BEND, IN

Engagement included several internal and external stakeholder meetings, neighborhood based social intercepts, pop-up meetings, local radio interviews, playing soccer with the community league that utilizes the park, and open houses/other public meetings.

Short and long-term implementation strategies were developed to determine the park’s role in neighborhood development.

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PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT

ST. JOSEPH COUNTY PARKS 2019-2023 MASTER PLAN SOUTH BEND, IN

At the core of our public engagement is the desire to meeting people where they are. Broadly, this means diagnosing their values and needs while connecting with them in a way that is effective for them. Knowing that not everyone can attend or feels comfortable attending traditional public meetings, we use pop-up meetings at established community events to reach the largest group of people possible.

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RESPONSES

PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT

ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER ELKHART, IN

Several stakeholder meetings were held involving key stakeholders groups with a critical interest in the parks.

Engagement activities created by the project team were used as data collection tools instead of the typical question/ answer forms or surveys.

CONTACT MISHAWAKA OFFICE 550 Union St. | Mishawaka, IN 46544 p 574 259 9976 Jonathon Geels | jsg@troyergroup.com troyergroup.com GRAND RAPIDS OFFICE 4519 Cascade Rd. SE Suite 15 | Grand Rapids, MI 49546 p 574 259 9976 Mike Reese | mwr@troyergroup.com troyergroup.com