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3 Ways We Heal Ecosystems Every Day
At Viridian, our mission has always been to heal ecological systems while making beautiful places for people. Recently, we’ve been thinking a lot about the “people” part of that mission — who we’re designing for (and with). This isn’t a pivot away from ecology, but a reminder that healthy landscapes support communities as living systems. So now in this post we want to talk about healing ecological systems. Because without that, neither “beauty” nor “people” will last long. F
Viridian’s 2026 Landscape Love Languages
“Love languages” are five ways people express love to strengthen relationships. The five best known are Words of Affirmation, Acts of Service, Receiving Gifts, Quality Time, and Physical Touch. Not every love language resonates with every person; we all have specific ways we need or want to be seen, supported, and inspired. We believe that landscapes, like relationships, can also make us feel seen, supported, and inspired. In the last year, we’ve advanced five projects that
The Year-Round Landscape: Planting for Winter Wonder
Someone once told us they hate seeing landscapes in winter. Brown grasses. Twisted trees. Snow-covered branches. They see nature as dull, lifeless, shut down. But a well-planted landscape doesnʼt shut down. It shifts gears, creating new value with structure, sustenance, and pops of color. And if you do it right, your landscape will be just as interesting in January as in July. Here are some of the seasonal natives that we like using to keep winter vibrant in Eastern PA. Witch
Nantucket Conservation announces new Milestone Center
“NCF is proud to invest in facilities that will significantly benefit the community. The new Center will provide dedicated lab space for...
What DEI Means in Landscape Architecture
Diversity. Equity. Inclusion. These aren't just values or "buzzwords" or marketing boxes to check—they're the foundation of landscape...
We love families exploring Lion's Pride
See Full Video posted via: TIKTOK @theeverywherefamily Lions Pride Park in Warrington, Pennsylvania #BestFreeParks #Playgroun... | TikTok
Lions Pride Park, a Roaring Success in Warrington Township, Is Officially a ‘Great Place’ in Pennsylvania
We're delighted to announce The Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA-PA) has cited Warrington Township’s Lions...
Viridian Wins PA-DE ASLA Award of Excellence for FDU Footbridge
We're thrilled the share the news that our design for the FDU footbridge has been recognized by the ASLA Pennsylvania Delaware with an...
Tavis Dockwiller receives Alumni Award from Penn State College of Arts and Architecture
Penn State's Arts and Architecture Alumni Awards were established more than 30 years ago to recognized the achievements of alumni in the...
Lion's Pride Park Accessibility Highlighted by 6 ABC News
"It's been a game-changer." We're deeply touched by this feature and accompanying article about the inclusive all-abilities Lion Pride...
Lions Pride Park Celebrated by Penn Department of Conservation
The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources featured Lions Pride Park as DCNR Grant Success Story. DCNR supported...
FDU Footbridge Wins SCUP Excellence in Landscape Architecture Award of Merit
We're excited to share that our design for the Fairleigh Dickinson University Spirit Footbridge has been recognized by the Society for...
Lions Pride Park Case Study Featured by Percussion Play
Excerpt from Percussion Play: Outdoor Musical Instruments: Great public spaces draw people together, bring communities alive, generate...
Farm For the City Wins ASLA Honor Award
We're so pleased to announced that our project, Farm For the City, has been recognized by the American Society of Landscape Architects...
PA Recreation & Parks Society says Viridian"exceeded all expectations" at Lions Pride Park
Dan Hendey, Education Manager of the PA Recreation & Park Society, and Ann Toole, of Toole Recreation Planning visited Lions Pride Park...
American Planning Association Designates Lions Pride Park "A Great Place"
We're proud to share that the Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA-PA) has cited Warrington Township’s Lions...
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