Today, Manresa Island Corp., a nonprofit dedicated to transforming Connecticut’s Manresa Island into a new public destination, announced its vision to turn the over 125-acre former industrial power plant site into a thriving publicly accessible park designed by SCAPE, unlocking 1.75 miles of its waterfront access for the first time in nearly 75 years. Anchored
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Living Breakwaters Reduces Erosion, Reduces Risk to Community on Tottenville Shoreline Images and More Project Information in the Press Kit — Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the completion of Living Breakwaters, an innovative $111 million project designed to improve coastal resilience by decreasing the impact of storm waves and erosion along the coast of Staten
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At Pratt Institute, the new East Hall Plaza designed by SCAPE was unveiled just in time for the beginning of the 2024-25 academic year. Recent change has been underway both above and below ground on campus. As part of the Institute’s broader energy plan, boilers in East Hall have been replaced with high efficiency models
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We’re thrilled to announce that two SCAPE projects were honored in the 2024 National American Society of Landscape Architects Professional Awards. Tom Lee Park | Memphis, TN Honor Award: General Design Tom Lee Park is a 31-acre riverfront park on the Mississippi River in Memphis. It has been celebrated and cited as a national model
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In recognition of their professional excellence, leadership, and continued contributions to the growth and success of the firm, SCAPE is pleased to announce a number of promotions across our offices. First, we are thrilled to welcome five new Principals to our leadership team: Lee Altman, Chris Barnes, Martin Harwood, Brad Howe, and Laura Marett. In
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The Mission Rock Partners development team, a collaboration of the San Francisco Giants, Tishman Speyer and the Port of San Francisco, were joined by San Francisco Mayor London Breed on April 25 to mark the grand opening of China Basin Park, the new central gathering place and regional destination in the Mission Rock neighborhood. Designed
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In recognition of their professional excellence, leadership, and continued contributions to the growth and success of the firm, SCAPE is pleased to announce the promotion of 15 individuals across our New York, New Orleans, and San Francisco offices: Will Klassen is promoted to Chief of Staff. Alaleh Rouhi is promoted to Senior Associate. Meghann Dubie
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Last week, SCAPE joined the Harvard Allston Land Company and Tishman Speyer to break ground on the Enterprise Research Campus (ERC) in Boston’s Allston neighborhood. The ERC will be a new mixed-use development near Harvard’s expanding Allston Campus, which includes residential areas, office and lab space, a hotel, a conference center, and restaurant and retail
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Earlier this month, The City of Jacksonville launched the Resilient Jacksonville Strategy, a 50-year roadmap to prepare Jacksonville for climate change, population growth, and urban development. Working on a team led by The Water Institute, and in collaboration with Halff, Fernleaf, and Acuity Design Group, Inc., SCAPE led the development of a place-based strategy, facilitated
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At this year’s ASLA Conference on Landscape Architecture in Minneapolis, SCAPE is participating in six panels and one practice basecamp. From building living shorelines to writing landscape curricula, hear about all the ways SCAPE is innovating alongside our clients and collaborators. For those unable to attend the conference in person, follow us on Instagram for
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