NEW NY BRIDGE DESIGN-BUILD

 

LOCATION: ROCKLAND / WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NY

CLIENT: NYSTA

MARKET SECTOR: PUBLIC


DISCIPLINES INVOLVED

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE

*Project featured was performed by B. Thayer Associates and its professionals prior to joining PS&S.


Our Landscape Architects and ISA Certified Arborists have worked with the bridge design disciplines to progress the 100% design and construction documents for the Rockland and Westchester landing restoration packages, and the new and enhanced Maintenance and NYS Police Facilities and Shared-Use Path (SUP) design packages.

    Elements include:
  • Shared-Use Path plaza areas at the Rockland and Westchester entry points to the SUP
  • Landscape enhancements around proposed maintenance and NYS police facilities
  • Landscape restoration along the Thruway Right-of-Way
  • Schematic designs of Bridge overlooks
  • Working with residents on both sides of the bridge to screen and enhance views of the bridge construction

    Arborist tasks include:
  • A comprehensive tree inventory for over 2,000 trees
  • Tree Protection and mitigation plans
  • Extensive tree restoration program
  • Monthly arborist monitoring site visits during construction
  • Quarterly arborist assessment reports
  • Construction oversight of new planting designs and site restoration