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| BACK | NEXT TOPICS introduction basic concept site analysis project definition garden proposal |
The basic concept of this complex was a vision developed by Dr. Linda
Vincent, dean of the College of Applied Life Sciences, after numerous visits
to other universities, research institutes, and communities, in search
of strategies to enhance the Ira Nelson Horticulture Center on the University
of Louisiana at Lafayette campus. Dr. Vincent had observed that lush landscapes
and native environments are the center of many campuses and communities.
Wildflowers, native prairie and wetland restorations, walking paths and
tropical
gardens are common attractions. These features provide an attractive environment
for the local citizens and promote population growth and industrial development
through a significant increase in visitors to the community. The Horticulture Center, in spite of its poor condition, has an important history on this campus, with hundreds of visitors each year. One of these visitors was Gregg Gothreaux, executive director of the Lafayette Economic Development Authority (LEDA), who not only shared the concern for renovation of this center, but also the vision for development of a community garden in Acadiana for our visitors. The design of this complex began with a conversation between two people who love plants, flowers and this community. |
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 Final rendering of the University Common Master Plan for UL Lafayette, designed to include Louisiana Prairie and Wetlands |
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| The University of Louisiana at Lafayette has the advantage of being located
in a year-round tropical climate with an established horticulture center
in the midst of a community known for its natural beauty. The development
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a walking/biking path lined with native Louisiana wetland plants and transitioning
to prairie wildflowers would provide an exceptionally beautiful destination.
This setting would serve as an educational resource, representation of
Louisiana plant life, culture and history, and as a connecting force for the
university
property. An informal meeting was then held with Tom Sammons, director of the Community Design Workshop at the university. Through collaborative effort, the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, LEDA, the fourth-year architecture design studio and the Community Design Workshop-along with representatives from existing components in the geographic location of this complex, as well as future occupants in the complex-teamed up to contribute to this plan. |
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Document last revised Thursday, April 22, 2004 11:53 AM
© Copyright 2003 by the University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Community Design Workshop, P.O. Box 43850, Lafayette LA 70504
Telephone: 337/482-5310 · Electronic-Mail: tcs3147@louisiana.edu