Mason Park Bridge

Mason Park, located at the confluence of two bayous, has served as an urban oasis since 1928. Despite a century of improvements to amenities, user access was significantly compromised by the wide expanse of Brays Bayou, which bisected the 104-acre green space into distinct northern and southern sections. Adjacent road and rail infrastructure further exacerbate...

Brackenridge Park

At the confluence of the San Antonio River lies Brackenridge Park, a once postcard-worthy destination with a rich heritage obscured by years of neglect.

Reimagining cultural landscapes requires balancing historic preservation, ecological health, and visitor experience. Rather than opting for piecemeal rehabilitation as originally proposed by the city, S...

Golden Gate National Recreation Area

In the early 1970s, the National Park Service began the enormous task of creating a new national recreation area in the midst of an urban center—the San Francisco Bay Area, home to 4.5 million people at the time. Riding the wake of the environmental revolution of the late 1960s, the Park Service would need to find consensus among a wide range of constituents, ...

Xili Lake Greenway

Encircling one of Shenzhen’s four major reservoirs, Xili Lake Greenway is the third segment of the 200-kilometer Kunpeng Trail to be completed under the city’s Mountain-Sea-City corridor initiative. Navigating over 16 kilometers of diverse terrain across upland, densely forested, and urban landscapes, the trail connects Xili Science and Education City, 18 tech...