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Three Community Design Projects in Tilaco, Mexico

AR30-022, Spring 2018, Construction of Three Community Design Projects, Tilaco, Mexico, resulted in built landscape projects. Three co-construction projects were built with the community, including a community garden/workshop space, an improvement to the public library entrance, and improved seating at the central square.
Julieta Sherk demonstrating Kilgore Hall landscape design measurements

Kilgore Hall Raingardens

HS 272 Fall, Kilgore Hall Raingardens class consists of the development of design and construction projects, which incorporate the entire design process culminating with a complete set of construction documents, cost predictions, and built projects. Students met with University leaders to identify guiding principles form Campus Capacity and Assessment Study.

La Loma Community Greenspace Improvements

AR95-032, Fall 2017, La Loma Community Greenspace Improvements, Queretaro, Mexico, resulted in built landscape projects. The class worked with the community to co-design, fundraise, and co-build landscape projects with, and for the community. A small neighborhood entrance was improved, a pocket park was developed, and a children’s play areas was developed.

NC Association of Physicians Assistants Veterans Garden

HS 401, Spring 2016, NC Association of Physicians Assistants Veterans Garden, Durham, NC. Memorial gardens pay tribute to fallen heroes, provide a place of remembrance for friends and families, and reflect the place and the people who developed them. Students worked with NC Association of Physicians Assistants stakeholders (mostly veterans) to develop and integrate the existing gardens and the adjacent area that contains a statue by artist, John Prazen, a Korean War veteran and Navy corpsman (USS Sperry).

Solar Greenhouse, UNC Campus Community Garden

HS401, Spring 2012-16, Solar Greenhouse, UNC Campus Community Garden, Chapel Hill, NC, resulted in a $2,500 value for design and $25,000 value for landscape construction ...