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Project No. : 01
Project Name:
Understanding the Scope and Principles of Landscape Planning and Design in Regional and Local Context
Prepared by:
Fariba Siddiq (1015030)
LANDSCAPE Landscape involves habitat, cultural climate and geographical
field. It means integration of natural and cultural environment of
mankind. Landscape includes the visible features of an area of land,
including:1. living elements, both plants and animals
2. abstract elements such as the weather and lighting conditions
Figure: Plants Figure: Animals
3.natural elements such as landforms, terrain shape and elevation, or water bodies
4.manmade elements which includes structures, buildings, fences, other material objects created by human
Figure: Water body Figure: Sloping landform
Figure: Sitting arrangements Figure: Pathways and buildings
LANDSCAPING
Landscaping is both science and art.
It is the activity which modifies flora, fauna, manmade structures,
abstract elements and requires good observation and design skills.
A good landscaper understands the elements of nature and
construction and blends them accordingly.
To execute a pleasing and successful landscape design, we need to
understand the right element, scale of the plan and the main objective
of the plan.
It is important to justify the reason for which it has been designed.
LANDSCAPE PLANNING
Landscape planning can be defined as the scientific study of
landscapes to assess past, current, and future capabilities.
Its aim is to support different land uses that also accounts for
environmental and ecological health.
Landscape Planning is a branch of Landscape Architecture.
SCOPE OF LANDSCAPE PLANNING
Redesigning public and all fresco areas in order to attain ecological,
sociological, developmental and artistic products is referred to as
landscape architecture. The scope of landscape architecture is very wide
as one could opt for
1.ecological designing,
2.urban designing,
3.sustainable development projects,
4.site planning and forming,
5.storm water management,
6.urban planning, urban renewal planning,
7. environmental restoration, landscape
assessment, coastal development, park
shaping,
8. recreational area planning,
9. visual resource management,
10. historical restoration landscaping, green
infrastructure planning,
11. private estate or residence planning
and many more in fields of planning,
management
Figure: Preservation of environment
Figure: Recreational area
SCALE
Spatial characters of a landscape planning vary with the proportion
and scale of the project.
This spatial scale of landscape planning can be well described in the
following two levels.
1. Local scale
2. Regional scale
Local scale :
Landscape planning is done in
comparatively smaller scale.
It’s aim is to adorn a particular site
with more specific detailing. Figure : Local level plan of Shanghai Houtan Park
Regional Scale:
A region includes specific places, boundaries allow communities and
initiatives to self-select.
Regional scale landscape plans have
unity of character.
It is due to particular combinations of
landform and land cover, and a distinct
pattern of elements.
The main objective of regional scale
landscape designing is to enhance and respect the Diagnostic Features of
distinctive area in accordance with the national framework framework.
For implementation of the plan, general principle and framework must be translated into effective local action
Figure : Regional level plan of Naples Botanical Garden
AIMS OF LANDSCAPE PLANNING
To attain aesthetic, horticultural and
environmental sustainability through
design
To restore and reinforce the appeal of
uniqueness of particular site
To flourish the tourism of the country by
attracting the tourists
To protect, conserve and develop certain
parts of nature and landscapes and biotic
communities of wild species of fauna and
flora
Figure : Landscape flourishing Tourism
Figure : Restoring uniqueness of site
Figure : Protection of Wild species
MEANS OF LANDSCAPE PLANNING
Landscape is a large subset of the environment, which involves both
natural and physical resources.
Landscape planning can be performed both in formal and informal way.
Figure: Informal way
Figure: Formal way
1. Formal way: Formal landscape
design is mainly regular in shape,
symmetrical, steady.
2. Informal way: Informal landscape
design is mainly curvy in shape, diversified
and dimensional.
Regional level planning University of Illinois Arboretum
Location: at the intersection of Florida and Lincoln Avenue, Urbana, Illinois
Total coverage of land: 160 acres Shape: Rectangular
Figure: Plan of University of Illinois Arboretum
To organize the visual elements and the existing setting of the site to result in a convenient and pleasant one for the users
To discover, interpret and propagate knowledge in the botanical and zoological disciplines
To offer more active and passive recreational opportunities in natural ecosystems and within an attractive and functional landscapes
To bring the residents in close proximity of nature and make an eco friendly environment
To preserve the existing biodiversity and to provide the students an exceptional "living laboratory”
AIMS OF THE PROJECT
SCOPE OF THE PROJECT
Preservation of the existing ecosystem and promotion of biodiversity
Provision of an aesthetically enriched setting for education, research, conservation and enjoyment
Flourishing of tourism
Provision of diverse and adequate recreational facilities
Representing the city image with a unique landscape image
Utilization of the Arboretum, for both educational and entertainment purposes
Supporting the teaching, research and public service programs of several units by the usage of the living laboratory
LANDSCAPING MATERIALS
Plants: Ornamental grounds, orchards and forest plantations are the main elements of the planning of the arboretum.
Herbs: Rose, Summer Savory, Garlic, Rosemary, Sage, Mint, Oregano, Lavender, Lemon, Marjoram
Shrubs: Indigo bush, Black Chokeberry, Hazelnut, Winterberry, Prairie Willow
Trees: Sugar Maple ,Hackberry ,Honey locust , Black Walnut ,Tulip Poplar ,Oak , Silver Linden ,American Elm, Deciduous
Figure : Shrubs of Arboretum
Figure : Trees of Arboretum
Wildlife: A butterfly park has been designed which is the safe habitat and breeding place of various species of butterflies. A bee laboratory is also an important part where research is conducted on bees.
Structures, pathways and water body: A zigzag water body restoration has been an important element for the beautification of the arboretum.
The curvilinear pathways, an amphitheatre, the different faculties built in harmony with the gardens’ setting have been significant parts for the enhancement of the arboretum’s exquisiteness.
LANDSCAPING MATERIALS
Figure : Wildlife of Arboretum
Figure : Amphitheatre
PARTS OF THE ARBORETUM
CORE GARDENS AREA: consists of a series of square and rectangular garden units aligned with the surrounding street grid
Rich and varied gardens are organized within a geometric frame of paths, structures and framing plants
Developed sections in the Core Garden area are as follows:
Welcome Garden – The Noel Welcome Garden provides a friendly gathering place and the invitation to contemplate the beauty of the outdoors. This is the entrance of the arboretum.
Figure : Noel’s Welcome Garden
Figure : Plan of Core Garden
Hartley Garden– This zone contains a 3-acre garden with All American Selections trial ground and annual and perennial beddings.
Japan House – This zone consists of tea garden, dry or Zen garden. The house is not generally open to the public.
Idea Garden –This zone is a section specially designed for children. It has got six areas including borders, ornamentals, vegetables, children's, and Special Projects.
Others: Miles C Hartley Selections Garden, Hosta Garden, Butterfly Garden, Youth Garden, Herb Garden, Shade Garden, and Enabling Garden.
PARTS OF THE ARBORETUM
Figure : Hartley Garden
Figure : Idea Garden
PARTS OF THE ARBORETUM
Circulation: A shared use bicycle and pedestrian path has been designed along the north boundary of the Core Gardens Area which has been separated from the paths used by garden visitors.
POND AREA: The overall character of this part of the Arboretum has been designed as a parkland of spacious lawns surrounded by beautiful trees.
Trees and shrubs are massed to frame open lawn areas all around.
Planting on the east side of the Pond and on the conifer hill are designed with an understanding of its role in the composition of views from Japan House.
Figure : Pond of the Arboretum
Figure : Curvilinear Pathways
Existing patterns of tree, “sun openings” for casting shade, creation of wind barrier with the trees have been considered while preparing the plan. An amphitheater has been developed on the south slope of the hill adjacent to Orchard Drive, taking advantage of the natural contour of the land.
Circulation: Two paths link the Core Gardens Area, through the Pond Area, to the Arboretum to the south. A curvilinear path has been designed to fit to the existing contour adjacent to the land.
THE COLLECTIONS AREA:
The Collections Area consists of the area between the Pond Area and Windsor Road.
PARTS OF THE ARBORETUM
The Collections Area is divided along a central north-south line into an East Area and a West Area by a tree lined avenue.
The area consists of natural communities of plants composed to replicate the character of woodlands, savanna and prairie landscapes.
Circulation: With the exception of the tree lined avenue and Hazelwood Drive extended, all of the paths are curvilinear in their configuration.
PARTS OF THE ARBORETUM
Figure : Tree lined Avenue
Figure : Plan of Collections Area
convenient accessibility by keeping provision for pedestrians, bicyclists and private vehicles and sufficient parking provision
pathways are mostly curvilinear which has followed the natural contours and gradient
adjacent land use is mainly farming communities which terminate the chance of encroachment of surrounding areas by urban sprawl
part of a campus which has enhanced the recreational opportunities for the students along with the opportunity of having a natural laboratory
an eco friendly approach to preserve the existing biodiversity and make a convenient habitat for them
POSITIVE ASPECTS OF THE PROJECT
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