Municipal Projects
Hunter's Point Park south, Long Island City, NY
Worked on construction of new park and esplanade along the East River in New York City. This project included large bioswale area to increase shoreline resilience, extensive tree planting to create shady walkways, and installation of native grasses and perennials to provide habitat for birds and to add year-round visual interest.
Hunter's Point South Park, Phase 2
Scenic Designs spent two years restoring the waterfront and creating a park in the second phase of this shoreline park along the East River in New York City. The project included the grading and installation of three salt marshes along the shoreline and planting 400 native trees to create an urban forest with a river overlook. Scenic Designs planted 30,000 blue stem grasses on the steep slopes to prevent erosion. The project also included the installation of perennial and shrub gardens throughout the park.
Shirley Chisholm State Park, Brooklyn, NY
Planted native trees, shrubs, and meadows on 1400-acre capped landfill that was converted into a New York State park.
Gantry State Park, Long Island City, NY
Installed landscape along East River that included ornamental plants and sod turf.
