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Park & Greenway Planning |
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Assist Communities, Citizens Groups and Park Departments with Programming and Funding Grant Applications for Design, Planning, Community Presentations, Regulatory Approvals, Construction Bidding, Administration and Project Maintenance Programs.
LEVELS ROAD PARK, Middletown, DE
LAS has been retained by the Town of Middletown to prepare a master plan, construction budget, and construction documents for this 123 acre community park. When completed, the park will feature approximately 2 miles of walking and biking trails. A dog park of approximately 5 acres for both small and large dogs. A "Village Green" community open space consisting of 27 acres of lawn focused on a 6 acre lake, 2 playgrounds, 5 picnic pavilions,volleyball courts, and parking for 90 vehicles. The final phase of the project may include a sports complex with a baseball field, restrooms, concession stand,2 football fields, additional picnic pavilions and parking for 60 people. Other features will include 30 acres of meadows landscaped with mature plantings.
View of the "village green", playgrounds, and pavilions at Levels Road Park.
View of the sports complex looking north
View of the "village green" and promenade looking from the lake
Georgetown Circle Renovations
On July 19th, 2002 Georgetown Circle was rededicated by the Town of Georgetown and opened for public enjoyment. Construction on this 500,000 dollar renovation project began in January of 2002. LAS worked closely with the Citizens Committee & the Town Manager, David Baird, to ensure that this public space was functional as well as aesthetically pleasing to this historic area.
Brecknock Park
Services provided for this 84 Acre Site included Mapping, Site Analysis, Concept and Master Planning. The Property contains a Historic Farmhouse and Mill Ruins, Riparian Wetlands System and Mature Hardwood Forests. This Kent County Park was developed for Passive and Active Recreation and provides a Football/Soccer Field, 3 Softball Fields, 2 Volleyball Courts, Multiple Horseshoe Pits and a Walking Trail.
Mispillion Greenway Phase 11 & 12
Working with the City of Milford, LAS developed the plans to construct this 50' Pedestrian Bridge and a 500' raised Boardwalk. Period Lighting, Benches and Trash Receptacles help to make this a pleasant addition to the Mispillion Greenway. Currently LAS is working on Phase 18-21.
Mispillion Greenway Phase 20
Working with the City of Milford, LAS prepared the concept plan and the final plans. LAS was also responsible for securing permits from DNREC, Kent Conservation District & State Arch. Accessibility Board. LAS also prepared permanent easements and contract document for this TEA funded project. Project completed 9/2005.
Seaford Sports Complex
Dedication for Phase 1 of this 37 Acre Sports Complex took place on June 10, 2002. Phase 1 consisted of the completion of one Softball Field, construction of an Entrance Road and Parking. When completed in late 2003 this Sports Complex will consist of 4 Softball Fields, a Football & Hockey Field, Volleyball Court, Playground, Concession/Restrooms, a Ceremonial Plaza, Lighting, Landscaping and Irrigation.
Church Neff Park - Bethany Beach, DE
Located within walking distance to Bethany Beach, LAS designed this park to incorporate a 6' wide path providing both walking and biking opportunities, as well as several seating areas to enjoy the pond and woodland habitat. Amenities provided include two multi-task play structures, a fitness course, a 20ft diameter pavilion with picnic tables & grilles, and a one acre pond.
This project is still in design phase, but is scheduled to begin construction in soon. |
