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<br />) <br />) <br />) <br />) <br />) <br />) <br />) <br />) <br />) <br />) <br />) <br />) <br />) <br />) <br />) <br />) <br />) <br /> <br />) <br />) <br /> <br />In regard to planting types, we are well versed in native vegetation, and usually prefer a planting regime <br />which reflects the site's genus loci and our sub-tropical environment. Native groundcover and shrubs will <br />be specified which minimize maintenance, water-consumption (xeriscape), pesticide and fertilization use. <br />In order to further minimize maintenance, large-leafed plants and grasses can be selected to help reduce <br />pruning requirements. <br /> <br />In fact, in some areas of the park, the plants will be designed to require temporary irrigation only for estab- <br />lishment, and during droughts if necessary. <br /> <br />However, the final planting palette will be formulated in discussions with the City's Parks Department, in <br />keeping with their maintenance requirements and goals. <br /> <br />Irrigation design will be specified for the singular purpose of conserving water. It will incorporate the latest <br />technology in climate and water-sensing technology, such as "Smart Controllers", which program water <br />needs according to a region's climate. Plants and irrigation will be zoned according to seasonal/water re- <br />quirements, allowing maximum flexibility in water consumption. For example, the sod areas - may be speci- <br />fied with plants which are zoned for higher water consumption rates, while other more natural park areas <br />may be zoned to turn off the water completely for most of the year. We are well versed in the design and <br />implementation of "Xeriscape" landscapes. Other methods are also available to effectively conserve water <br />and other resources, i.e. the use of slow-emitting/low-trajectory heads, alternative use of ground-plane ma- <br />terials such as gravels and native drought-tolerant plants, and mulching. <br /> <br />In addition to the traditional scope of landscape architectural services, such as planting, irrigation and pav- <br />ing design, Savino & Miller Design Studio also provides consultation for Site Lighting Design and Signage <br />Design, if requested. <br /> <br />Maintenance <br /> <br />Maintenance of any park is one of the most important considerations while in the design process. The de- <br />sign must call for improvements which can be maintained effectively by staff and within budget. It is key <br />to the project's success, as any beautiful design will be unappreciated and un-used if not well maintained. <br />We provide a careful consideration of product life cycle, energy cost, and ease of maintenance for all as- <br />pects of the Park's design and material selection. <br /> <br />Site Furnishings and Signage <br /> <br />In the spirit of sustainability, we envision using materials and furnishings which are locally available or <br />manufactured. All materials will be prioritized according to their cradle-to-cradle value, in terms of pre- and <br />post-recycling content and potential. <br /> <br />Simplicity, ease of maintenance, and parts/element replacement will all be key factors in the design and <br />selection of materials and park components. <br /> <br />_i.i".l!:'!!!!'!!~ <br /> <br />771 <br />