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East Region Landscape Architecture Services February, 2009

How Landscape Architecture Works….. Enhancing the Department’s Stewardship Role in concert with Environmental and Hydraulic Design. East Region Landscape Architecture Services February, 2009.

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East Region Landscape Architecture Services February, 2009

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  1. How Landscape Architecture Works…..Enhancing the Department’s StewardshipRole in concert with Environmental and Hydraulic Design East Region Landscape Architecture Services February, 2009

  2. Landscape ArchitectureIn this presentation we will cover Design Services that will enhance the combined production capabilities of Hydraulics, Landscape Architecture, and Environmental in the development of Storm Water Best Management Practices and other environmentally friendly design solutions.

  3. Landscape Architecture Bioretention can also be incorporated into Urban Corridors… • Such as developing bio-retention basins for medians and roadside swales as a “Right-of-Way Efficient” way way of capturing runoff… Here is an example project in Williamsburg…

  4. Why are Proper Plans, Details and Specifications important for this process? Project Plans and Details in conjunction with written Special Provisions provide information to the Contractor and Biddable Documentation to achieve the desired product.

  5. A Complete Design Should Contain: Complete Details Representing Work to be Performed Project Special Provisions covering Materials and Procedures not covered in the R&B Spec. Book Complete Summary and Cost Estimate of Materials and Labor Complete Plans prepared by a Certified Professional

  6. Projects Might also include design featuresfor Environmental Education Interpretive Signs Timber Structures…

  7. Landscape Architecture RESULTS: Complete Plans Preparation • Working as a Team, VDOT staff can produce the same high quality results for Bio-retention and Stream Restoration that we expect from our Consultants. Permit Coord. Environmental Requirements Microclimate Considerations Environmental Plant Selection Planting Plan Grading Plan Grading Review Landscape Architecture Plant Selection Drainage Design Hydraulics Summary / Estimate Storm Water Calculations Details / Specs

  8. Grassed Swales Wet Basins Landscape Architecture • We would be pleased to work with you and your staff in accomplishing these type of projects in your district. Soil Filters Dry Basins Bio-Swales

  9. Landscape Architecture • Thank you for your time and attention! • Al Bryan, CLA – Eastern Region Landscape Architect • (804) 371-6737 • albert.bryan@vdot.virginia.gov

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