MASTER PLANNING PROJECTS

Bartlem Park Master Plan

Weston & Sampson recently completed a master planning process, which included a pop-up tent and display at an outdoor event, on-line survey, numerous public engagement sessions and meetings with a half dozen stakeholder groups.

Boston Common Master Plan

Boston, MA
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department commissioned Weston & Sampson to develop a creative, innovative, and flexible master plan for the revitalization of Boston Common.

Master Planning

Boston, MA
Multi-disciplinary master planning effort at historic Peddocks Island in Boston Harbor.

Open Space Master Plan Harambee Park

Dorchester, MA
Master plan for open space at Harambee Park, including active and passive recreation.

Waterfront Park Master Plan

Portsmouth, NH
Master plan for Prescott Park and nearby Four Tree Island including design, engineering, and climate resiliency considerations.

Riverbank Vegetation Management Plan

Department of Conservation and Recreation
Consulting services to develop a Riverbank Vegetation Management Plan for the DCR’s Charles River Basin.

Comprehensive Athletic Fields Master Plan

Walpole, MA
Comprehensive athletic fields master plan for the Town of Walpole.

Master Plan Update

Charlestown, RI
Landscape architecture, engineering, and planning services to update the 2008 Ninigret Park Master Plan.

Shoring Up The Steep Banks At Levingston Cove

Achieving universal accessibility at Crystal Lake's shoreline park By Cassie Bethoney One of only a few public parks along the shores of Crystal Lake, Louise Levingston Cove is a linear, half-acre public park located in a residential neighborhood. Crystal Lake, and Levingston Cove in particular, is a place of nostalgia, where people learned to fish as kids, launched kayaks, or simply enjoyed some alone time, taking in spectacular views. Levingston Cove, a place of nostalgia for many, is a linear half-acre public park located in a quiet residential neighborhood along Crystal Lake in Newton, Mass. Multiple geographic challenges became assets with a redesign centered on universal accessibility, developed in close partnership with many local stakeholders. D ...

Stone Soup: Building Resilient Parks One Ingredient at a Time

“Stone Soup,” authored by Cheri Ruane, FASLA, explores the concept of resilient parks and their significance in mitigating climate change impacts, one step at a time.

Cheri Ruane, FASLA Recipient of 2022 Pinnacle Award

Weston & Sampson is pleased to announce Cheri Ruane, FASLA has been named one of 10 recipients of a 2022 Pinnacle Award by the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce.

Landscape Architects are Our Best Defense Against Climate Change

Weston & Sampson’s Cheri Ruane and John Frey were featured in High Profile magazine on landscape architecture’s ability to mitigate climate change.

Weston & Sampson Named Largest Landscape Architecture Firm in Massachusetts

Weston & Sampson is ranked #1 In a summary of the current largest landscape architecture firms in Massachusetts, according to Boston Business Journal (BBJ).

Weston & Sampson Selected for EBJ 2020 Business Achievement Award

Weston & Sampson has been selected as a winner of one of EBJ’s 2020 Business Achievement Awards for climate resilient design at Langone Park & Puopolo Playground in Boston.

Weston & Sampson Participates in American Trails Panel “Brownfields to Trails: Steps to Success”

Weston & Sampson professionals participate in a panel sponsored by American Trails titled “Brownfields to Trails: Steps to Success” on January 28, 2021.

Ruane Discusses Play on Design is Everywhere Podcast

Is there anything better than play? Cheri Ruane, FASLA joins the Design Museum’s “Design is Everywhere” podcast, and dives into the world of play.