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Graduate Program in Sustainable Landscape Planning and Design |
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"The excellent 'Toolkit for
Vibrant Adirondack Communities' prepared by graduate students from the
Conway School presents the most forward-looking and innovative approach
to local planning that Adirondack communities have seen in decades. It
is readily understandable and useable by our local leaders. We need more
professionals of this high caliber to design a better future for all of
us. Brian L. Houseal Executive Director, Adirondack Council "The technical help you provide was just what we needed. You were able to change an unmanageable problem into an interesting project that has many Sherborn residents thinking seriously about flexible zoning, land trusts, grants, and even land banking. Your report presented a huge amount of information with the perfect combination of text and maps to make the report a pleasure to read…In fact, information in the Resource Analysis helped us prepare a presentation asking residents at Town Meeting to approve $100,000 for a land acquisition fund, and they did! …Everyone on our Open Space Committee…has been thrilled!" —Barbara Kantorski, Open Space Planning Committee, Sherborn, MA |
Non-Profit and Community ProjectsIf your community or non-profit agency needs design or planning assistance, perhaps a team of graduate students from the school can help. Download brochure (pdf) CSLD provides community design and planning services under contract and at cost, primarily for municipal and non-profit organizations. Our guidelines preclude unfair competition with professional landscape architects. Community BenefitA thorough study by CSLD students, under the direct supervision of professional staff, will help the client/community identify and articulate problems, analyze and assess basic resources, organize and present relevant data, clarify and prioritize goals, improve communication among community groups and boards, provide access to new resources, and provide models of successful design or planning projects; and as a result, raise citizen and community awareness about important environmental and planning issues. Types of Services Offered
Types of Products
Typical ProjectsSince 1972, students at the Conway School of Landscape Design have provided design and planning services to more than 350 community clients. Some recent projects include:
Project CostsThe school keeps client costs as low as possible by billing only for reimbursement of expenses directly related to the project, such as travel, postage, drafting and other materials, printing, copying and telephone, and a portion of overhead determined on a per student, per project basis. If consultants are used, their time is billed to clients at costs established in advance. A budget is developed at the beginning of each project and is part of the contract between client and school. No project fees are paid to students or staff. While the cost varies according to the scope and location of the project, most fall in the range of $5,500- $6,500. If a project offers exceptional or unique educational opportunities, we may be able to negotiate costs. TimelineWinter projects: Larger land use planning projects are scheduled January through March; a comprehensive written report, with related maps and plans, and a CD-ROM are the products. Spring projects: Projects smaller in scale and more detailed in design are scheduled April through June. A set of design plans and a CD-ROM are the products Contact: David Nordstrom, Associate Director. Tel. 413-369-4044 ext. 6 |
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