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The document outlines Project 3 for the Landscape Architecture course at Jordan University, focusing on the creation of an ecological park in Irbid to address urban growth and environmental challenges. It details project tasks including site analysis, conceptual framework development, and final design requirements, emphasizing ecological restoration and community engagement. The project aims to enhance biodiversity, improve public health, and provide recreational opportunities while integrating blue-green infrastructure.

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Project 3_landscape Spring 2025 (1)

The document outlines Project 3 for the Landscape Architecture course at Jordan University, focusing on the creation of an ecological park in Irbid to address urban growth and environmental challenges. It details project tasks including site analysis, conceptual framework development, and final design requirements, emphasizing ecological restoration and community engagement. The project aims to enhance biodiversity, improve public health, and provide recreational opportunities while integrating blue-green infrastructure.

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LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE

Landscape Architecture, ARCH 341, All Sections


Jordan University of Science and Technology
Dept. of Architectural Engineering
Prof. Anne Gharaibeh, Dr. Ahmad Alzouby, Ms. Anwar Kwaylih
Spring 2025

Project 3; Irbid Ecological Park

Project brief:

Urban growth, habitat loss, and a lack of green spaces are placing significant ecological stress on
Irbid, one of Jordan’s largest and fastest-growing cities. As climate change accelerates, urban
areas like Irbid face increasing risks from heat islands, water scarcity, and biodiversity loss.
Establishing an ecological park in Irbid is a crucial step toward addressing these pressing
environmental, social, and urban challenges.
An ecological park offers a practical solution for enhancing biodiversity, restoring natural
ecosystems, and providing residents with much-needed access to green spaces. Beyond
promoting environmental sustainability, such a park would improve community well-being,
public health, and urban resilience. It would serve as a natural refuge within the city, offering
eco-friendly recreational activities, opportunities to reconnect with nature, and educational
programs.
As part of this initiative, we can integrate blue-green infrastructure to mitigate flash floods,
harvest and repurpose water for irrigation and recreation, and create diverse biomes and
microclimates. Additionally, the ecological design would revive remnants of the area's ancient
natural corridors, which once supported populations of deer, rabbits, birds, and other wildlife.
While this project may not fully restore these ecosystems, it will help rehabilitate some wildlife
habitats and lay the groundwork for future environmental regeneration.

Groups and Sites


Groups must consist of 3–4 members. If a student ends up working alone or a group that has
only two members, they must take Site #5, which is limited to 12,000 square meters. All other
students will be assigned one of the remaining four sites.

Project tasks:
1. Conduct a comprehensive site analysis, case studies, and knowledge synthesis
considering: (10% due on 23/4/2025)
a) Analyze topography, climate, and hydrology.
b) Conduct flora and fauna surveys to identify existing biodiversity and species in Jordan.
c) Analyze the urban context and surrounding land use.
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d) Assess local environmental challenges such as water scarcity, urban heat islands, and
pollution, and explore internationally recognized methods for mitigation through
urban green spaces (UGS).
e) Conduct research to know what is an ecological landscape design.

2. Develop a conceptual framework for the ecological park, focusing on: (5% due on
30/4/2025)
a) Design vision and guiding principles.
b) Ecological restoration and habitat creation strategies.
c) Zoning for conservation, recreation, education, and community interaction.
d) Prepare layers expressing your conceptual ideas.

3. Master Plan Design: Pre-final Design (10 % due on 12/5/2025)


a) Program, activities (Passive, physical), services, improved life qualities.
b) Circulation systems (trails, walkways, access points).
c) Recreational and educational spaces (interpretive trails, visitor centers, bird-
watching platforms, etc.).
d) Ecological features (wildlife corridors, native plantings, water features).
e) Define the incorporated layers and present them in 1:500 scale (an essential part of
the final design submission that must be prepared now)

4. Final Design: (25 % due on the 21/5/2025 or at the university time scheduled for final
exams)

Final Requirements:
a) Final integrated design layers illustrating the ecological concepts at a 1:500 scale.
b) The conceptual design, framework, and ecological considerations.
c) Site analysis, case studies, and identified challenges with corresponding mitigation
strategies.
d) Master plan and two cross-sections at a 1:200 scale. Additional drawings that
enhance the presentation of ideas may be included. (15% – Group grade).
e) Detailed design proposals for specific locations (10% – Individual grade).
• Each student will develop a detailed design for a selected site within the group's
master plan, including a plan, two sections, and a site plan at a 1:200 scale.
• The selected site should range from 1,000 to 2,000 square meters and include
all necessary details such as tile types, colors, materials, plant selections, and
other elements.
• This phase builds upon the previously developed conceptual design layers,
refining them into detailed designs.
f) 3D drawings, physical models, or videos (5% bonus – Group grade).
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NOTES:
1. You must also design the surrounding pavement (Side Walk), the streets, car lanes and
parking and pedestrian crossings surrounding the site.
2. Here is a list of some famous landscape architects and firms to take a look at their
designs: Key Practitioners in Ecological Landscape Design

Historical Figures / Pioneers

• Frederick Law Olmsted – Considered the father of American landscape architecture;


his work laid the foundation for ecological urban parks.
• Ian McHarg – Author of Design with Nature; a major influence on ecological
planning and GIS-based design.

Contemporary Designers & Firms

• Kongjian Yu (Turenscape, China) – A global leader in ecological urbanism, sponge


cities, and landscape resilience.
• Kate Orff (SCAPE, USA) – Known for integrating ecology, infrastructure, and design;
prominent in climate-adaptive landscapes.
• George Hargreaves / Hargreaves Jones – Focuses on bold landscapes with
environmental responsiveness.
• Hargreaves Associates – Notable for large-scale projects with environmental and
cultural sensitivity.
• Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates (MVVA) – Designs that incorporate ecological
systems and cultural meaning.
• James Corner Field Operations – Designed the High Line in NYC; integrates
ecological systems into urban public spaces.
• Stoss Landscape Urbanism – Known for innovative and sustainable urban landscape
strategies.
• Tom Leader Studio – Works on ecological urbanism and culturally informed
landscape design.
• Andrea Cochran Landscape Architecture – Merges minimalism with ecological
awareness.
• Gustafson Guthrie Nichol (GGN) – Integrates landscape with hydrology, ecology,
and social experience.
• Mikyoung Kim Design – Blends art, science, and healing in urban ecological
landscapes.
• Hanna/Olin (Laurie Olin & Hanna Olin) – While historic, they laid groundwork for
integrating public realm and ecological function.
• Julie Bargmann (D.I.R.T. Studio) – Reclaims post-industrial sites with ecological
remediation strategies.
• Mikyoung Kim – Focuses on healing landscapes and urban ecology.
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Example Case Studies


1. The Fuxian Lake Ecological Park by AECOM + Blues
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2. Benjakitti Forest Park / Arsomslip Community and Environmental Architect

3. Random examples
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4. Osaka Station Park Master Plan

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