Monthly Archives: February 2014

Water Conservation by Design

February 18, 2014

April recently presented a talk to the City of Dublin on “Systemic Solutions for Big Water Savings!” With or without the drought, water is a precious resource around the world. The presentation addressed case study projects that converted existing high water use landscapes to less water and maintenance intensive landscapes.  It reviewed the project process, costs…

The Redwoods, a therapeutic landscape for seniors

February 11, 2014

For the past two years, APDW has been working on a new landscape design for the Redwoods, a senior living community in Mill Valley, California. Opening its doors in 1972, the Redwoods has provided a comfortable, beautiful, and friendly living environment for Marin County senior citizens for over 40 years. The 15-building campus sits in…