WORK OVERVIEW
ROSY MOUND NATURAL AREA
Representative Work
Below are five favorite projects of dozens in my portfolio. A more comprehensive list is at the bottom of the page. If you need any more information about anything I’ve worked on, please don’t hesitate to send me a note. I’m passionate about telling these stories!
Creating responsible public access to an ecologically sensitive area - now one of Ottawa County’s most treasured natural areas.
MILLENNIUM PARK
One of my biggest professional achievements, I served as Lead Landscape Architect, Project Manager and Owner’s Representative in the construction of the core park.
MCLAIN STATE PARK MASTER PLAN
McClain State Park has faced years of rapid erosion along its Lake Superior shore. I worked with the State and DNR to develop a plan for ensuring sustainable access for recreation and camping for years to come.
ALGER HEIGHTS BUSINESS DISTRICT
This popular eclectic downtown area in Grand Rapids was redesigned to create more usable “parklike” space for residents and visitors.
THORNAPPLE RIVERBEND PARK
Master planning for the future of a Kent County park.
Complete List of Projects
* Design Award Recipient ** Multiple Awards
Healthcare Design
Harbor View Medical, Baltimore, MD
Maplewood Senior Living Community, PA
School Design
Vestaburg Community School, MI
Series of Baltimore City School playground renovations, MD
Western Michigan University- Hilltop Design, Kalamazoo, MI
Grand Valley State University-Haas Garden Design, Allendale, MI
Nature Centers
Lakeshore Nature Center Master Plan, Holland, MI
Love Creek Nature Center, Berrien County, MI
Kropscott Farm Outdoor Education Center, Fremont, MI
Park and Recreation Design
Callaway Elementary School Playground, Baltimore, MD
Croton Dam Boat Launch and Day Use Picnic Area, MI
Helder Park Center, Holland Charter Township, MI
John Ruhrah Elementary Playground, Baltimore, MD
Marshall Riverwalk Phase III & IV, Marshall, MI *
Michigan State Forest Campground Renovations (7 locations), MI
Olney Community Park, Olney, MD
Rosy Mound Natural Area, Grand Haven, MI
Upper Peninsula Camp Ground Improvement Project, MI
Wahlfield Park Playground Design, Alpine Township, MI
Newaygo Pocket Park, City of Newaygo, MI
Special Olympics Michigan, Grand Rapids, MI
Park and Recreation Planning
Cancer Survivor Park, Towson, MD
Confluence Park Master Plan, Bowne, Township, MI
Fisk Knob Preliminary Master Plan
Galien River County Park Preserve Master Plan, Berrien County, MI
Lakeshore Nature Center, Berrien County, MI
Luton Park Preliminary Master Plan, Cannon Township, MI
Millennium Park, Kent County, MI **
McLain State Park Master Plan, Keweenaw Peninsula, MI
Myers Lake Preliminary Master Plan, Courtland Township, MI
Thornapple Riverbend Park Master Plan, Caledonia Township, MI
Wahlfield Park Master Plan, Alpine Township, MI
White Pine Trail Equestrian Study, Kent County, MI
Diamond District Park, City of Durand, MI
Baldwin River Campground, Village of Baldwin, MI
Trails
Falling Waters Trail Signage Plan, Jackson, MI
Falling Waters Trail Solar Lighting project, Jackson, MI
White Pine Trail Improvement Project, Comstock Park, MI
White Pine Trail Equestrian Study, MI
Transportation
Annapolis Main Street, Annapolis, MD *
Canal Parkway, MD *
Chesapeake Avenue Revitalization, North Beach, MY
Boston Street Revitalization, Canton, MD
Four Corner Business District Revitalization, Montgomery County, MD *
Frankenmuth Main Street Construction, Frankenmuth, MI
Urban Design
Baltimore Police Headquarters, Baltimore, MD
Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore, MD
Bayview Medical Building, Baltimore, MD
Habitat for Humanity (LEED), Grand Rapids, MI
Marriot Hotel, Baltimore, MD
Freighthouse Plaza & Streetscape, Ypsilanti, MI
Parchment Mill City No. 2, Parchment, MI
Urban Planning
Maryland Modal Bicycle Traffic Study, MD
Ludington Avenue Alley, Ludington, MI
Alger Heights Business District Master Plan, Grand Rapids, MI