Land Planning
Landscape Architecture
Civil Engineering
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2011 Envision Award Winner
Penn State
Nittany Lion Inn
University Park, PA

RGS developed a comprehensive master planting plan for the Nittany Lion Inn. Special consideration was given to numerous underground utilities (including a large underground steam line) so the plantings would survive under these adverse conditions. Other site considerations included impermeable soils and limited access to a court area.

RGS Associates provided the following services:
  • Preparation of master landscape plan for Inn and adjacent parking area
  • Preparation of master plan for True-Putt putting green within a central court area
  • Preparation of final planting plan and details showing location, size, genus, and species of plant material
  • Preparation of sub-surface drainage system to drain impermeable soils
  • Preparation of aeration plans to aerate plant roots and provide acceptable soil conditions for plants
  • Preparation of technical construction and planting specifications for True-Putt putting green, stone aggregate walls, brick edging, wood screen fencing and plantings
  • Coordinated construction bidding
  • Various construction phase services including pre-construction conference, review of payments, shop drawings, site observation, and job conferences
  • Land development/Site engineering