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DEFINITION
residential landscapes of all scales from backyards to planned communities

AKA
residence, residential landscape,

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Steps in the Landscape Design Process
  1. Develop a Plot Plan
  2. Conduct a Site Analysis
  3. Assess Family Needs
  4. Locate Use Areas
  5. Design, Construct, and Plant
A residential landscape needs:
  • Access to the houses (Walks, driveways, etc.)
  • Family activities (outdoor entertaining, children's play area, etc.)
  • Maintenance
  • Extra space (Garbage, dog pens, etc.)

Courtesy of Residential Landscaping

ILLUSTRATION
residential neighborhood
View of a diagramneighborhood, orphoto drawingcourtesy thatAlexander demonstratesMirochnik the2007.


planned community
Snoqualmie Ridge, basica planed community in Snoqualmie, patternWA. orPhoto conceptby Joe Mabel.




CASE STUDIES
High Point
Gabion Garden 2716
New Harbor, Malmo
Queen city eco-village, Shoreline, WA

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Urban Garden Share (an innovative program that links gardeners and gardens)