Q: What type of landscaping or hardscaping do you expect to do this year?
A: As residential opportunities become more urban and housing densities increase, outdoor spaces have become a key element to a successful residential project.
These spaces tend to be limited in size, so attention to detail is more important than ever.
- Smaller, resort-style pools, often elevated or tiered, with fountains and spray bars create visual interest and a calming sound in courtyards.
- With limited opportunity to landscape urban projects, increased caliper sizes for trees and larger sidewalks give an immediate punch to any project.
- If done correctly, landscape lighting—often ignored or removed altogether to reduce project costs—can soften the mass of urban construction.
- Courtyards can be gathering places for residents, especially if they incorporate such features as high-end grills, benches, arbors, and putting greens.
- An increased use of brick pavers and fountain entries creates interest and is inviting to potential residents.
–Greg Lamb is senior vice president and regional managing partner for JPI in McLean, Va.
–To participate in future Q&As, contact Rachel Azoff at razoff@hanleywood.com.
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