Designing for the Future
Work is now underway to design a new entrance, public use areas and botanical displays for Leach Botanical Garden. The project, headed up by Portland-based design firm Mayer/Reed, is focusing on six acres in the undeveloped portions of the upper Garden, with an eye toward establishing a formal link to the historical Garden and Manor House below. Guided by the Garden’s Master Plan, which was approved in 2010, the intent is to create the infrastructure needed to expand the ways the Garden is able to serve the community.
As the design process moves forward, project goals and concept options will be posted on this page. You may use the form to the right to submit feedback.
Track the process. Join the discussion. Then stop by the Manor House May 11-13 to see the draft plan and learn about next steps.
Resources
Business Plan Executive Summary 2011
Leach Botanical Garden Master Plan 2010
2011 Collection Assessment Report
Program_Goals_-_Final_Evaluation_03.15.12
Garden Design Advisory Committee Meetings:
Wednesday, February 15, 2012. Meeting # 1 Record
Wednesday, March 7, 2012. Meeting # 2 Record
Wednesday, April 4, 2012. Meeting # 3 Record
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Friday-Sunday, May 11-13, 2012 Public review of design concepts on National Public Garden Day. Garden Hours Friday 5/11 9am-7pm, Saturday 5/12 9am-4pm and Sunday 5/13 1pm-4pm.
Wednesday, June 8, 2012
If you have questions about Advisory Committee meetings contact us through the form on this page.
Upper Garden Site Analysis (click image to enlarge)
Upper Garden Analysis Diagram (click image to enlarge)
