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LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
The integration of natural and manmade forms into a pleasing
environment is the essence of Landscape Architecture. Form,
function and aesthetics are the components that define a space,
whether the scope of a project is five or five hundred acres.
The principals of Landscape Architecture remain constant,
defining client needs, budgets, architectural cohesiveness,
functional and aesthetic relationships and the impacts on
the surrounding environments should always be at the forefront
of the design process.
The firm of Neill-Vecchia and Associates is committed to providing
the services necessary to meet the specific landscape goals
of each client. Golf course, hotel/ resort, municipal, commercial
and residential developments are all project types the firm
has a wealth of experience addressing. Each professional staff
member of Neill-Vecchia and Associates brings a diverse professional
background to the design process that allows the firm to be
versatile in its scope and consistent with the quality of
its product.
NATIVE PLANT ANALYSIS
Preservation and restoration of the natural
environment is a component that is important to the design
process. Through sensitive analysis and site design, the native
palette can be effectively preserved in place or removed and
relocated in other appropriate locations on-site and integrated
with other native or drought tolerant species to enhance and
blend together the site with its’ surroundings.
The staff at Neill-Vecchia and Associates is very experienced
in conducting vegetative analysis to evaluate the palette
of indigenous trees, cacti and shrubs that inhabit a development
site.
Understanding vegetation, protection, and removal practices
in the desert environment aids in the choice selection of
salvageable material to be later utilized on-site. The firm
has extensive knowledge in a variety of plant palettes throughout
the United States and is conscious of the utilization and
placement of native and non-native plant species. Utilizing
this knowledge has allowed the firm to prepare and coordinate
native plant analysis in response to adopted municipal regulations
and ordinances.
PARK, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE PLANNING
The provision of park and recreation facilities
as well as meaningful open space enhances the quality of life
for community residents. Creative and successful master planned
communities are largely defined by the quality of its parks,
recreation sites and open spaces. By defining the type, location
and intent for parks, recreation and open space allows integration
with overall master planning efforts, capital improvement
programming and satisfying existing and future residents’
need for recreation facilities and activities.
The staff at Neill-Vecchia and Associates is very experienced
in analyzing community needs establishing levels of service,
gaining necessary public input and implementing park, recreation
and open space master plans. We know how important the provisions
of desired and accessible recreation opportunities are within
neighborhoods, regions, municipalities and counties.
LAND USE PLANNING
Neill-Vecchia and Associates approach to
land use planning is to utilize the design as a guiding tool
so as to help manage and organize the growth of development
in a harmonious and efficient manner. This is regardless of
whether it is creating individual lot layouts with building
envelopes or large scale Master Planned Communities.
Our staff is very experienced in preparing these plans to
help facilitate and define the vision of our clients. In this
way, their projects can socially, economically, and fiscally
be successful.
URBAN DESIGN
Functional and aesthetic Landscape Architecture
design within the urban environment is essential for a successful
design. Enhancing the built form with vegetation that creates
a human scale integrates architecture and defines social spaces.
A sensible hardscape layout and material choice is needed
to allow pedestrians to use and enjoy areas that have been
created.
The staff at Neill-Vecchia and Associates understands the
interplay of vegetation that creates the appropriate character,
hardscape that knits spaces and buildings, and signage and
monumentation that communicates the identity and direction.
Our attention to detail ensures a design that is aesthetically
pleasing, functional, and aids in the unity as a whole. Through
direct coordination and direction from our experienced staff,
quality and attention to detail is maintained throughout the
design process and project construction.
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