This infill community of 15 green built single-family cottages and duplexes is centered around a common open space with parking located at one edge to provide a pedestrian-friendly neighborhood. An organic garden defines the center of the space with paths winding throughout the site and to the creek and meditation garden along Rhododendron Creek.

This model infill project is Asheville’s first green-built courtyard development, featuring six cottages and one duplex clustered around a common patio with community garden and edible landscaping. A planted arbor gateway provides a transition from the street into the community. Most of the parking was placed under the duplex, reducing the site disturbance.

This new planned ‘agrihood’ needed landscape improvements at the main entrance and at key intersections to welcome prospective homeowners and new residents.  Features include a stone retaining wall with plantings on the steep slope, at the entry sign and along the road, a welcome area with parking and informational signage, and bioretention island

A landscape plan was developed to rejuvenate the existing plantings at the visitor center, gatehouse islands, parking area, and along a creek.   Work included assessing existing plants for health and appropriateness and developing a planting plan incorporating indigenous plants for the mountain region. 

An Ohio-based nonprofit is proposing to build 70 affordable senior living apartments near Swannanoa River Road. As part of the design team, I developed the landscape plan to fulfill the City of Asheville landscape ordinance and participated in rezoning request meetings. Drawing by Buckeye Community Hope Foundation

Clients had a steep slope below a newly constructed house. I proposed doing a meadow planting and they have been thrilled with the results and enjoy watching all of the birds and butterflies that visit.

This landscape renovation included a new patio, stone seat wall, stone bridge, screening along the property line, fencing, and planting plan. 

These green-built cottages were built on previous home sites so as to preserve the existing trees and drainage patterns. A wooded ravine was preserved, with plans to add pathways and gathering spaces. The project is still under construction.

The clients have large family gatherings and retreats at this large estate property, so it was important to create a restful atmosphere with many options for gathering spaces and recreation. The design included coordinating with the planning and construction of two new homes and a paddock, as well as a driveway, swimming pool, spa, and cabana, several water features, fire pit, patios, stone retaining walls, and roadside buffer plantings.

The property in this historic neighborhood was renovated to include a circular driveway with a water feature, slopes retained by boulders and native plantings, and steps and pathways leading to the side yard featuring a fire pit, plantings, and lawn bordering the golf course.