http://www.mrld.net/blog Landscape Architecture + Urbanism Thu, 26 Aug 2010 17:24:05 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en MRLD is pleased to begin work on the design of a critical section of the Rockland Harbor Trail connecting Tillson Avenue with Lermond Cove. Improvements will include LED pedestrian lighting, gardens, sitting areas, a footbridge and the design of the building adjacent to wastewater treatment facility as a traditional waterfront ... http://www.mrld.net/blog/?p=267 We love designing and visiting vibrant places. The same can be said for listening to music at work and checking out our favorite bands at venues such as SPACE. In recent months, the office has held a low key "87 Songs" concert series. We've been fortunate to have such great artists as Brown ... http://www.mrld.net/blog/?p=262   The Preble Street Resource Center Plaza MRLD is please to be a member of the of Portland Public Market Host Committee in support of the Preble Street Resource Center on May 20th. MRLD in collaboration with James Sterling Architect designed both the Preble Street Resource Center and the Preble Street Teen Center. In ... http://www.mrld.net/blog/?p=260 Rockland was awarded a $600,000.00 Downtown Revitalization Grant from the Department of Economic and Community Development. MRLD in collaboration with Woodard & Curran, Smart Mobility and Scott Simons Architects completed the 2009 Rockland Downtown Revitalization Plan, which was the basis for the grant application. rockland-downtown-master-plan.pdf http://www.mrld.net/blog/?p=258 Highwood Square, a collaboration with Ben Ledbetter Architect and Graftworks, is on schedule for completion in October. The mixed-use project includes 21 affordable artist live / work units, a gallery, a community room and commercial space. Two of the three buildings are historic structures with contemporary additions (third image below). ... http://www.mrld.net/blog/?p=254 MRLD is collaborating with Woodard & Curran and Smart Mobility on the Tillson Waterfront District Master Plan. The Master Plan includs an ideal build-out, the enabling codes and the the necessary infrastructure to support the community’s vision for the area. The underlying urban design principles for the Master Plan include ... http://www.mrld.net/blog/?p=250 MRLD's Shore and Harbor Master Plan was accepted by the Town on April 21. The project was coordinated with the Orton Family Foundation Heart & Soul Soul Community Planning Process. The Shore and Harbor Master Plan was informed by environmental, regulatory and economic development issues as well as the community's ... http://www.mrld.net/blog/?p=240 Landis Hudson, Executive Director of Maine Rivers, surveys the Mousam River A photo of a recent Mousam River flood event. The proposed park is across the street from this home. The park will be designed following FEMA guidelines  MRLD is collaborating with the Town of Kennebunk, The Mousam and Kennebunk River Alliance, The National Park Service and Maine ... http://www.mrld.net/blog/?p=232 The City Council recently adopted the Rockland Downtown Revitalization Plan prepared by MRLD, Woodard and Curran, Smart Mobility and Scott Simons Architects. In 2010, The National Trust for Historic Preservation named Rockland as one of America's Dozen Distinctive Designations. In 2009, Budget Travel named Rockland the second coolest town in ... http://www.mrld.net/blog/?p=229 MRLD in collaboration with TFH Architects prepared a master plan for the East End Beach in Portland. The proposal, East End Shoal, is a land form rising from Casco Bay, seamlessly blending with the the Eastern Promenade designed by Olmsted. The majority of the programmatic elements are placed beneath the ... http://www.mrld.net/blog/?p=219