Swatara State Park Master Plan, Lebanon and Schuylkill Counties, Pennsylvania

.... SC served as leader of a multi-disciplinary team to develop recommendations to invest $23 million for improvements in the 3500-acre state park.

SC was selected for its experience in public participation and design advocacy planning. The master plan received a commendation from the Pennsylvania Environmental Advisory Board for the public participation process.



SC GIS-based mapping was used to analyze and design a natural resource-based plan for development.

 
Pennlyn Woods Park, Lower Gwynedd Township,
Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

The SC master plan and construction documents creatively integrated active sports facilities and wetland boardwalks on this 77-acre environmentally sensitive site.

Sweet Arrow Lake Master Plan, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

SC’s successful master plan for Sweet Arrow Lake County Park documented over $2 million in proposed improvements. Soon after the master plan was completed, the county secured a donation for and built a new pedestrian bridge over the park’s dramatic waterfall, as recommended in the SC plan.  In the fall of 2007, work was nearly completed for nearly $1million in park improvements at the park including an improved access road, parking, utility improvements and stormwater management featuring several Best Management Practices.

 

Above: Park under construction - September, 2007

   Wilson Tract Park Master Plan & Construction Documents, Tredyffrin Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania

    Above: Completed Pond; Below: Master Plan
     

The SC plan for this 90-acre park includes eight athletic fields, amphitheater, several play areas, three miles of trails and several park buildings.

SC completed documentation for the $10 million construction project. The master plan was completed in 1999.

Completed 2006

2007 ASLA PA/DE Special Recognition Award