Water
Parkhaven at Pike Place
Parkhaven at Pike Place The City of Prior Lake, MN is a suburban community located about 20 miles southwest of downtown Minneapolis. The city experienced rapid growth, with a population of 16,000 in 2000, to over 25,000 in 2015. This population expansion expedited the need for quality housing in this growing, up-scale community. The community’s…
Read MoreDrexel Town Square Wetland Park
Drexel Town Square Wetland Park Drexel Town Square is a new mixed-use town center on the 85-acre site of the former Delphi automotive parts factory in Oak Creek. Oak Creek is an auto-dependent suburb of Milwaukee that currently lacks a ‘downtown’ area. Drexel Town Square will house civic, retail, office, open space, and residential use,…
Read MoreUrban Ecology Ephemeral Pond
Urban Ecology Ephemeral Pond The Urban Ecology Center wanted to create a learning experience for school-age and adult visitors to show the intricacies of a wetland micro-environment. The ephemeral pond is intended to be a wet pond with a maximum depth of about two feet, tapering down to zero, to provide habitat for frogs and…
Read MoreKinnickinnic River – Pulaski Park
Kinnickinnic River – Pulaski Park The Kinnickinnic River, Reach 2 Pulaski Park project created a revitalized community asset while improving drainage and enhancing neighborhood safety. The MMSD took the initiative to revisit outdated solutions for flood mitigation, still a serious issue, and achieved their goal of an improved watercourse that more safely handles flows during…
Read MoreOpenlands Lakeshore Trail
Openlands Lakeshore Trail GRAEF provided overall design and project management, as we led a team of consultants to protect and restore this unique 1-mile segment of Lake Michigan shoreline. The restoration activities are the first step in the eventual transformation of the property into one of the largest publicly accessible lakefront preserves in Illinois. Restoration included…
Read MoreKaukauna Hydro Park
Kaukauna Hydro Park A new license for plant upgrades required that Kaukauna Utilities convert an old facility into a park within this historic district. GRAEF developed a park master plan that incorporates specific historic elements that commemorate and educate on the historical significance of hydroelectric power to the area’s settlement. The park provides an outdoor performance…
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