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Updated - May 11th, 2012
South Lawn
Rehabilitation of the landscape will start with the South Lawn between the historic buildings and Forest Avenue as a welcoming public space for gathering and recreation. The project will start in 2012. Documents with information on the South Lawn creation and construction schedule are below. South Lawn Project Overview - January, 2011 South Lawn Revisions Based on Public Input - May, 2011 South Lawn and Parking Lot Relocation - Overview, Schedule and Impacts - March, 2012 The 9 acre South Lawn reinvents the landscape, and its circulation as both contemporary, and Olmstedian. By answering the question, “What would Olmsted do now?”, the design builds upon Olmsted’s original intent while conserving existing resources, preserving the fabric of the space , and creating connections and purpose. The South Lawn was designed by Andropogon Associates, selected from a 2010 competition of nationally recognized landscape design firms. Andropogon Associates (an–dro–po–gon) is internationally recognized for ecologically-based landscape architecture and planning. 125 new trees will create a series of open, canopied spaces for gathering and recreation with stunning views of the Richardson buildings. Over 5,000 square feet of rain gardens will have the dual purpose of serving as attractive planted areas that will address stormwater drainage and improve water quality. An entry plaza of granite and flagstone in front of the Towers building will serve as an elegant drop off for visitors. A 1700 linear foot Pedestrian loop will be created and roadways will be improved to evoke Olmsted’s attention to detail and materials. The existing South Lawn 112 parking spaces will be relocated to serve the Buffalo Psychiatric Center and make way for the new landscape. Designs by Wendel Duchscherer are complete for the two parking lots, one north and one east of the Strozzi Building, as well as plantings and a modified north entrance to Strozzi.
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