GreenBlue are proud of the continued support offered from initial design to installation, here we highlight each of the phases by which specifying can be made a seamless process.<\/p>\n
The foundation of any successful streetscape design or urban landscape project comes down to an understanding of the benefits that urban trees offer and the importance of having mature tree populations in our cities. Then, we can be educated on the reasons that urban trees fail and familiarise ourselves with the systems that are available to ensure trees thrive in urban areas without damaging surrounding infrastructure. Refer to the GreenBlue Specifier Reference Manual \u2013 Booklet 1<\/a>.<\/p>\n Anticipating the goals of any given project can entail many design elements such as tree plantings, tree protection, street furnishings, and more. Consider what you\u2019d like to accomplish in each of these areas prior to design planning.<\/p>\n For tree planting, consider the mature size that you\u2019d like the trees to achieve and plan the tree pit layout to accommodate this growth, in accordance with the following best practices.<\/em><\/p>\n If you\u2019ll be utilising your ArborSystem tree pit for <\/strong>stormwater management<\/strong><\/a> as well, contact a GreenBlue Project Consultant<\/a> to review the opportunities that could be potentially integrated into your design. Note that all stormwater systems must always adhere to local civil engineering requirements.<\/em><\/p>\n Reviewing design options for site furnishings<\/strong> is an important step in the process of creating sustainable streetscapes and more livable urban spaces. Some of the considerations will need to include quantity and flow of pedestrian traffic, areas of potential vehicular traffic in pedestrian right-of-ways, layout of selected furnishings, and selection of material and finishes. Review our Street Furnishing Collections to find solutions to meet your site requirements, including mounting, or speak to a Project Consultant.<\/p>\n The uniqueness of each project and the variation in every tree pit creates a differentiation in site characteristics that makes standard costing guidelines difficult to estimate. The ArborSystem package consists of\u00a0 soil cells, root management, irrigation\/aeration, and root ball guying.<\/strong><\/em> The GreenBlue ArborSystem is comprised of several product lines that combine to create the ultimate urban tree planting package. These products are:<\/em><\/p>\n At GreenBlue, our goal is for the tree plantings on your project to thrive and reach maturity so that our cities can reap the benefits that healthy urban trees offer. We review all ArborSystem projects to help ensure that this goal is realized.<\/em><\/p>\n\n
Establishing Project Goals<\/strong><\/h3>\n
TREE PLANTING \u2013<\/h4>\n
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STORMWATER MANAGEMENT \u2013<\/h4>\n
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SITE FURNISHINGS \u2013<\/h4>\n
Reviewing Master Plan & Providing Budgetary Costing<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Designing with ArborSystem<\/strong><\/h3>\n
UNDERSTANDING THE ARBORSYTEM \u2013<\/h4>\n
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PLACING ARBORSYSTEM IN YOUR DESIGN \u2013<\/h4>\n
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UTILISING TREE PIT CAD DETAILS \u2013<\/h4>\n
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Specifying ArborSystem<\/strong><\/h3>\n
CREATING YOUR SPECIFICATION \u2013<\/h4>\n
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Submitting Your Plan for Review by a Project Consultant<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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