The Lawrenceville Housing Authority (LHA) provides decent, safe, and sanitary housing to the low-income citizens of Lawrenceville and the surrounding areas

Since its establishment, LHA has developed 9 housing sites with a total of 212 public housing units. LHA knows that quality places to live have incredibly positive effects on a family's health, on a student's education, and a neighborhood's overall attractiveness and viability.

This property on Constitution Boulevard, called Thompson Square, was built to relocate families who were living in 36 outdated housing units. With equity and sustainability in mind, LHA partnered with Trees Atlanta where I designed a landscaping plan that incorporates 2,173 trees and shrubs including native and/or edible plants. The native plants will support wildlife like songbirds and pollinators, and the tree canopy will shade the outdoor areas while providing seasonal interest and color. The plantings are naturalized which mimic the calming benefits of nature and create a unique sense of place for residents. Fruit trees and shrubs like figs and blueberries, as well as culinary herbs, are incorporated into the landscaping which turns a traditional landscape into a productive one.

My roles involved:

• Client communication

• Proposal drafting

• Landscape design and drafting

• Client presentation

• Budgeting and invoicing

*All work was completed while employed at Trees Atlanta, 2018