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An aerial map showing a proposed walking route through a residential area. The route is marked with red, green, and blue lines, indicating different levels of difficulty or accessibility.
Canadian Pacific Trailway

Sylvan Lake, Alberta

The Town of Sylvan Lake set aside a former CP Railway Right of Way for the development of a series of pathways based on four types of trails that would tie into the existing trail network.

Areas of importance included connections to the adjacent schools and neighbourhoods, applying CPTED principles to maintain pedestrian safety, and protection of existing vegetation and wildlife. Plans included parking layouts, playground and picnic areas and trailhead markers.



A map showing a proposed trail system along a river, with designated access points and a storm pond.
Dunham Creek Trail Plan

Turner Valley, Alberta

Perched atop escarpments overlooking the Pine Creek and Bow River corridors, the natural beauty of the Legacy lands is striking. Care has been token to design the Legacy development in concert with the environment; to compliment the beauty of Legacy's natural amenities.

As port of the outline plan approval for Legacy, extensive open space and park planning has been undertaken by LA West. Intended to be a walkable, pedestrian oriented community, an integrated network of linear parks, greenways and intimate streescapes comprise the heart of Legacy's character.

Architectural features, signage, community identity and theming are the other major design elements taken into account in the landscape design analysis.



A 3D rendering of a proposed streetscape, featuring a wide sidewalk with a bench, trees, and decorative planters. The sidewalk is made of concrete and brick pavers, and there is a streetlight in the background.
50th Street Downtown Redevelopment

Innisfail, Alberta

As part of a multi disciplinary design team (which include Tagish Engineering and Parkland Planning) L A West was responsible for the landscape concept design and is currently moving into the construction phase for 2012. This multi­ phase project will replace all city owned underground utilities and existing sidewalks along the commercial district.

The design process included open houses, public workshops, and steering committee and Town council presentations. Additions include wider sidewalks, street furniture, street trees with structural soil, and ornamental lighting and plaza spaces.



A plan for a park with winding paths, open green spaces, and various recreational amenities such as a disc golf course and picnic areas.
The Oxbows - Off Leash Dog Park

Red Deer, Alberta

LA West was responsible for the Design Concept development and tender/construction administration of this year raund 40 Acre Off-Leash Dog Park on top of a closed landfill project for the City of Red Deer. In coordination with the Parks, Environmental and Public Works departments, the design team provided illustrative plans showing trails, parking, planting and site amenities for public open houses at the existing dog park.

Due to the cloy cap on top of the closed landfill, all proposed planting, site furniture, and fencing required berming to ovoid the potential of a puncture. The .'oxbows' then:e was developed based o~ the proximity to Piper Creek and the Idea that the site had gone through changes based on the passing of time and deposits of material similar to that of a creek system.

 

 

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