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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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