Prepared for: City of Naples, Florida. Prepared by: A. Gail Boorman, Landscape Architect 1100 Fifth Avenue South, Suite 201 Naples, Florida 34102

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1 Prepared for: City of Naples, Florida Prepared by: A. Gail Boorman, Landscape Architect 1100 Fifth Avenue South, Suite 201 Naples, Florida 34102

2 The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place. -George Bernard Shaw

3 City s Goals and Objectives 1. Design for the long term Sustainability and longevity Industry standards and best practices Complete renovation of side medians, analysis of center medians 2. Reduce maintenance Solve ongoing problems Declining trees and plants difficult to maintain, replace 3. Improve appearance quality Create landscape imagery commensurate with neighborhood 4. Neighborhood involvement City creates hierarchy for property owner participation, neighborhood representation 5. Control costs

4 First Draft Design Plan Typical Example, North Segment (Horizon Way to Seagate) Review Comments: Remove sabals, too messy and poor-looking; Use more regal plant forms Change ground plantings (overused spp.)

5 First Draft Design Plan Typical Example, South Segment (Horizon Way to Admiralty Point) Review Comments: Discussion of canopy trees: keep some Remove sabals; use more regal plant forms Change ground plantings

6 City Arborist tags canopy trees to remain LA prepares revised design Actions Review and comment on revised design by City staff and neighborhood representatives LA prepares final design and cost estimate Review by City staff and neighborhood representatives Discussion of costs and possible phasing

7 Plant Palette

8 Plant Palette

9 Plant Palette

10 Plant Palette

11 Example Construction Plan North The Terraces 37 Villa Mare 36E 36 The Tropics Typical Example, North Segment (Median 36E, 37 looking south at The Terraces/Villa Mare) Featured elements: Large trees (royals) where appropriate Signature plants define neighborhood Shared plant palette north/south segments

12 Before Typical Example, North Segment (Median 36E, 37 looking south at The Terraces/Villa Mare)

13 After Construction Typical Example, North Segment (Median 36E, 37 looking south at The Terraces/Villa Mare)

14 After Grow-In Typical Example, North Segment (Median 36E, 37 looking south at The Terraces/Villa Mare)

15 Example Construction Plan South 5 The Cloisters Via Miramar Medians 4,5: looking south near The Cloisters toward Via Miramar Featured elements: Retained/added canopy trees Royals and canopy where appropriate Signature plants define neighborhood

16 Before

17 After Construction

18 After Grow-In

19 A New Approach Residents upset by unexpected removal of canopy trees. City recognizes communications problem. Neighborhood steering committee formed to oversee communications. Committee to work with City and LA on revisions, consensus for moving forward.

20 Moving Forward The City has defined a Phased Design Approach: Phase I: Immediate Year Construction Identify locations for canopy trees to be planted immediately, from Horizon Way to Seagate; develop neighborhood consensus. Phase II: Future Year(s) Construction Identify potential locations for canopy trees by widening medians at parking areas, from Horizon Way to Seagate; obtain consensus from neighborhood. Phase III: Optional (future years) Identify locations along roadway shoulders, co-operative effort with adjacent property owners

21 GSBN Phase I Design Directives 1. Develop neighborhood consensus for enhanced plantings. 2. Focus on median areas only. 3. Identify potential locations for canopy trees in center islands. 4. Evaluate potential for canopy trees in side medians. 5. Take the long term view for sustainability and maintenance cost control. 6. Follow modern industry standards for sustainable planting ( right plant/right place ).

22 Right Plant, Right Place

23 Right Plant, Right Place

24 Right Plant, Right Place

25 Right Plant, Right Place

26 Modern Industry Standards

27 Modern Industry Standards

28 Phase I Tree Locations Discussion Plans Design Directive: Locate 20 canopy trees in center medians Locate additional canopy in 8 + wide side medians (Medians 22E and 24E)

29 Phase I Tree Locations: Median 37

30 Phase I Tree Locations: Medians 34 & 35

31 Phase I Tree Locations: Median 32

32 Phase I Tree Locations: Median 26

33 Phase I Tree Locations: Median 24E

34 Phase I Tree Locations: Medians 19, 21 & 22E

35 LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT S RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Develop a vision for the complete street. Take a big-picture approach to the design process; develop a Master Plan for both the northern and southern segments. Design from ROW to ROW to explore all opportunities to achieve neighborhood goals, including road shoulder areas. 2. Develop a consensus design plan. Actively solicit neighborhood participation and input at key points, building a consensus for the plan; make the process accessible by everyone on the street. 3. Phase the construction. Build out as funding becomes available. Master Plan approach ensures that phases fit together as they are built.

36 Preliminary Analysis of Phase II: Widen Parking Medians

37 Preliminary Analysis of Phase II: Widen Parking Medians

38 Preliminary Analysis of Phase II: Widen Parking Medians

39 Preliminary Analysis of Phase II: Widen Parking Medians

40 Preliminary Analysis of Phase II: Widen Parking Medians

41 Phase I Review Comments from Steering Committee: Proceed with trees in Medians 22E and 24E ASAP Keep royals in center medians (do not substitute canopy) Review cost analysis from City engineering on Phase II Expand design scope to include entire street Phases I, II, &III (ROW to ROW, not just median areas); do a complete plan to be constructed in phases

42 New Directive #2 New Design Directive: Locate 20 canopy trees in side medians In addition to Medians 22E and 24E Regardless of width of median or industry standards.

43 New Directive #2: Pros & Cons Positive Factors: Immediate satisfaction of desire for canopy trees. Negative Factors: Shortened life span of trees. Need for intensified maintenance as trees grow in: insufficient soil area for root development insufficient soil area for water/air/nutrients to roots Less attractive, stunted growth, off-color foliage Potential damage to curbing, heaving of pavement

44 Tree Sizes at Time of Planting 25 Gallon, 8 ht. 4 spread, 2 rootball 45 Gallon, ht. 5 spread, 3 rootball 300 Gallon, ht. 11 spread, 5 rootball

45 Tree Sizes at Time of Planting 25 Gallon, 8 ht. 4 spread, 2 rootball 45 Gallon, ht. 5 spread, 3 rootball 300 Gallon, ht. 11 spread, 5 rootball

46 LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT S RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Make decisions about major plantings as part of the Master Plan process. Avoid duplication of effort and errors 2. Encourage greater participation by neighborhood residents in the design process. Actively solicit participation from residents of the street Build consensus of many people, do not limit to a select few Gather input from broad cross section of residents; encourage them to attend meetings and presentations with LA 3. Allow enough time for proper analysis of conditions and costs. Design alternatives must be researched thoroughly and clearly presented to residents of the street and City leadership Well researched presentations enable a thorough understanding of the issues and thoughtful decisions

47 Questions Comments Discussion