Landscapes & Hardscapes
| March 21, 2009 | ||
| 1:00 pm | to | 3:30 pm |
Adding value to your home and community
Saturday, March 21, 2009 1:00 – 3:30 PM
Mifflin Avenue United Methodist Church, 905 Mifflin Ave., at Whitney Ave.
Last year, GPPNA partnered with a couple other neighborhood groups and the Community Design Center of Pittsburgh on a Renovation Resources Workshop that aimed to help homeowners make smart renovation decisions that would improve the value of their properties and their neighborhoods. It went so well, that we’re doing it again—this time focusing on the exterior of the home—looking at landscape design, which includes plant selection and the use of hardscapes, such as sidewalks, paths, and retaining walls.
The Greater Park Place Neighborhood Association, Regent Square Civic Association, North Point Breeze Community Development Corporation, and Whitney Park Neighbors are partnering again with the Community Design Center of Pittsburgh to put on another FREE workshop for homeowners interested in improving the value of their homes.
This year’s workshop will look at making exterior improvements to the landscape and
hardscapes around our homes. Presenters will provide information on:
- good landscape design
- storm water management,
- street trees,
- the use of native plants in the landscapes,
- and more!
As it was last year, there will be presentations from approximately 1:00 – 2:00, followed by an open time for participants to talk with the presenters and others from the organizations they represent, as well as visit information tables from others offering relevant products or services.
In addition, landscape architects from the Community Design Center will offer a limited number of free “mini-consultations” for residents who bring pictures of areas they want to develop. Look for more information on flyers that will be posted around the Regent Square business district or contact info@parkplaceblog.com