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Epic Feat: RCI’s Role in Building Universal’s Latest Theme Park

Universal Epic Universe is the first major theme park to open in Orlando in more than two decades, and Rotolo Consultants, Inc. (RCI), based in Slidell, Louisiana, helped craft mood-setting excitement for the park with their landscaping and water features. First announced in 2019, Epic Universe is Universal’s fourth theme park in Orlando. The 750-acre […]

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Landscapes of the Month: Creating a Vibrant Neighborhood Park

In the heart of Providence, Rhode Island, you’ll find a vibrant neighborhood with a new park. Since the 1970s, this underutilized property was full of vacant buildings that were an eyesore for the community, leading the owners to redevelop the site. As plans got underway, the property owner, Cornish Associates, chose Landscape Creations of RI, […]

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Landscapes of the Month: Transforming the Heart of a Community

After 20 years of planning, this park has become a treasure for the town of Cary, North Carolina. With seven acres of land, the park includes botanical gardens, fitness areas, and event spaces. As the final design came together, the town worked with Ruppert Landscape, based in Laytonsville, Maryland, to bring the vision to life, […]

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Landscapes of the Month: Creating an Ultimate Outdoor Space

This apartment complex near the harbor in Baltimore, Maryland, has the complete outdoor space. On the third floor, you’ll find a courtyard for gatherings, along with a separate, more secluded garden. A pool offers stunning harbor views from the ground level, while new plantings of shrubs, trees, and perennials soften the perimeter of this city […]

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Strategies for Fostering Jobsite Harmony with Other Trades

If you are looking to get into commercial landscape installation work or take on more projects that involve coordinating with electricians, plumbers and other specialty trades, don’t overlook some easy ways to establish rapport early on, communicate well and address common conflicts. Strategies for Getting Off on the Right Foot If collaborative projects are going […]

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Landscapes of the Month: Crafting an Urban Sunken Garden

This sunken garden is the first of its kind in Columbus, Ohio. For many years, it was the home of a bank lobby; then, it was transformed into a unique green space that drew inspiration from other urban parks, like the High Line in New York. Environmental Management Services, Inc. (EMI), based in Plain City, […]

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Landscapes of the Month: Transforming a Neglected Park into a Destination Location

Before its renovation, Panorama Park in Colorado Springs, Colorado, was an underwhelming public space with few amenities and little upkeep. As the city made plans to transform the park, they chose to partner with Timberline Landscaping, based in Colorado Springs, to install many of the new features for the park and serve as the general […]

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Landscapes of the Month: Capturing Multiple Views From a Rooftop Oasis

Located in Denver, Colorado, this client wanted to create a rooftop retreat that would offer some of the most spectacular views of the Rocky Mountains, downtown Denver, and the city’s baseball stadium. The client hired Lifescape Colorado, based in Denver, Colorado, to take on the project. Since the project was successful, Lifescape Colorado received a […]

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Landscapes of the Month: Creating a Healing Environment for a Health Care Facility

Located in Kansas City, Kansas, this client desired to create a world-class healthcare facility that could house multiple divisions with their healthcare delivery system. The state-of-the-art medical facility is designed to provide flexibility and scalability to the healthcare community as well as use sustainable development and landscape techniques to shrink the effect on the environment […]

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Landscapes of the Month: Installing Landscaping in a Tight Downtown Space

Located in Austin, Texas, this client desired to develop a retro 70s-style hotel, the Hotel Magdalena, in the downtown area, which would include a landscape inspired by the natural springs of Barton Springs. In order to complete this project, the client hired Custom Greenscaping, based in Irving, Texas, to take on the job. Custom Greenscapes’s […]

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