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SITE & URBAN PLANNING PROJECTS -hover over image
- Four boards were prepared. - The concept was to preserve a naturalistic shoreline while providing a world class entertainment area.
![MILWAUKEE PLAN](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0855b4_070cbe7b7b9d41f4a8beace607b40887.jpg/v1/fill/w_82,h_153,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/0855b4_070cbe7b7b9d41f4a8beace607b40887.jpg)
- Note lake with with real Lake Michigan Schooners.
- This 20 acre site was on the way into town from the turnpike. - The Concept was to build 52 townhouses with private back yards. - A lot on the corner was reserved for a small office building. - Gorgas Place - Mechanicsburg PA
![TOLEDO MIDDLEGROUNDS](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0855b4_2d2b2edd89ff42e6a05ed406dbc0f157.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_97,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/0855b4_2d2b2edd89ff42e6a05ed406dbc0f157.jpg)
- This model was built to convince city officials to buy the old New York Central Rail yards for redevelopment. - This proposal contained a Convention Center, Opera House, and Music School. - Toledo OH
- Middlegrounds - Toledo OH
![CONVENTION CENTER PLAN](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0855b4_149556c5195a4aeba22bfa44c6818771.jpg/v1/fill/w_103,h_61,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/0855b4_149556c5195a4aeba22bfa44c6818771.jpg)
- Middlegrounds - Toledo OH
- See 'Energy Conservation'
- This was the initial sketch for the West Falls Church Station at Dulles Airport. - The design involved the rail yard and preserved a forest habitat nearby, as well as incorporating innovative ideas like placing the power station underground. - This was the first suburban Metro station in Washington D.C. - With Harry Weese Associates
- This was a proposal on the Ohio State University campus to build four towers with classrooms on lower floors and teachers' offices on upper levels. - Gary Turpening was employed as the designer for the Ohio State Planning Department. - Columbus OH
![RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0855b4_a1a6215c61174e63acb93f15cd0240ae.png/v1/fill/w_47,h_32,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/0855b4_a1a6215c61174e63acb93f15cd0240ae.png)
- This project was pulled together in two weeks to meet a city deadline. - A lake and wetlands, plus topography, dictated the design. - Chateau Estates - Shakopee MN - Landscape Architect and Co-designer, Elden Hugelen
- Chateau Estates - Shakopee MN - Landscape Architect and Co-designer, Elden Hugelen
![FINISHED NEIGHBORHOOD](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0855b4_8f981c879c204476a119851c4c072a59.png/v1/fill/w_49,h_32,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/0855b4_8f981c879c204476a119851c4c072a59.png)
- The lovely lake was preserved and most houses in the subdivision have privacy. - Chateau Estates - Shakopee MN - Landscape Architect and Co-designer, Elden Hugelen