High praise and award-winning accolades come with this six-acre oasis in the New Mexico desert. The one-of-a-kind property rests within the fastest-growing city in the state, with over 112,000 residents currently. Word is spreading about the desirable area as it recently landed on America's 50 Best Cities to Live list. The property is situated beneath the hallowed Sandia Mountains and features uncommon, vibrant turf in the arid valley. Families, students, and city employees have countless amenities to enjoy, including shaded picnic tables, five event lawns, and elevated amphitheater seating.
Challenges
Harsh weather was our biggest challenge here, with bouts of heavy rain, mud, and snow. The project stretched from winter into summer, so our teams faced nearly every seasonal element, including New Mexico’s intense summer heat. The site challenges were due to the undeveloped space, which needed complete grading before any progress could be made with landscaping installation.
High expectations and visibility were also serious challenges. The property is located directly adjacent to the city hall, in full view of the client’s office window. This meant heightened levels of oversight, to say the least. As a result, clear communication was essential at every step of the project, especially with delays or pivots.
Finally, there was the enormous undertaking of installing a large variety of decorative rock. Installing boulders (weighing hundreds of pounds) across a property can be a slow process, and transporting tons of gravel, stones, and boulders was also a logistical challenge.
Results
This community space is one of the most appealing and popular in New Mexico. Here are a few of the strategies our Yellowstone Landscape team utilized to achieve that success.
- 20 landscape professionals worked six days a week to overcome constant weather delays.
- All landscape and hardscape work was done by our company’s in-house employees.
- Yellowstone’s heat exhaustion prevention training protected teams during June and July heat waves.
- Team meetings reminded workers of the increased scrutiny on this municipal project.
- Our branch manager stayed in constant contact with the client to ensure they received all the latest updates.
- Compliance with city regulations was achieved through heightened documentation that exceeded typical private project requirements.
- Yellowstone safety documentation was kept on-site, ready for any city officials to view if needed.
- Our logistics specialist worked closely with our stone supplier to ensure timely deliveries.
- Having nationwide resources ensured we didn’t face shortages on specialty items like the travertine stones.
- Semi-trailers made transporting tons of stone highly efficient.
- Valuable turf areas in the dry, desert climate are kept healthy using sustainable irrigation systems and strategies.
- Native plants are thriving while saving resources and reducing labor.
- Shade structures provide comfort and UV protection while young trees mature into natural shade for the future.
Rave Reviews
"Grass areas- perfect for lawn chairs"
“Well-Maintained, very nice venue”
“Great for Outdoor Live Events”
A Peaceful Place
This case study highlights a project that was created with the community top-of-mind. The rave reviews above come from locals and visitors enjoying everything from the meditation maze to the quiet walking paths to the carefully planned seating. There’s something for everyone.
Community-building is one proven cure to loneliness and isolation. And this outdoor space will be beneficial and enjoyed for generations to come. It was developed in a sustainable fashion with a focus on the future. Much credit goes to the modern landscaping and hardscaping strategies used by experienced teams of designers and construction teams.
Through smart irrigation systems and mindful use of eco-friendly materials, the property reduces pressure on natural resources while creating an inspiring aesthetic appeal. Sustainable practices also utilize taxpayer funds wisely. The landscaping is built for longevity, efficient water use, and citizens are seeing where the funds go because they show up in droves to this amazing space.
No matter the climate or environmental challenges, your property can be shaped into a community connection hub. Yellowstone Landscape has the know-how to help bring your vision to life. Contact us for a consultation.
