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Laguna Beach Pathway Projects, Laguna Beach, CA (Landscape Architect) Steve managed the landscape architecture portion of the PS&E preparation for the Top of the World (TOW) Pedestrian Pathway which connects the TOW neighborhood to the Orange County regional trail system, and new pathway adjacent to Laguna Canyon Road, from the College of Art and Design to the City's Act V Parking Lot. Both trails bisected natural coastal sage scrub so determining the lowest impact design while meeting the goals of the project fell within his team's scope. His experience in designing with natural materials, as well as his in-depth knowledge of this region's California native plant families, were keys to the success of these projects. Golden Valley Road, Santa Clarita, CA (Landscape Architect) Steve prepared the landscape concept plan for preliminary approvals and later the landscape construction documents. This project was a street widening and renovation project was adjacent to and spanned the Caltrans right of way at SR-14. He worked closely with the City's staff to incorporate the new landscape items into the existing. Existing points of connections were used where possible and new ones were installed where necessary. One particular challenge discovered during design was the lack of an existing power source for an area of new landscape. Steve's knowledge of cutting edge products within his industry, which is a result of maintaining his Certified Irrigation Auditor and EPA WaterSense Partner credentials, allowed him to suggest to the City the use of a newly released solar powered controller that would meet the most current water saving requirements. Avoiding the need to install a new electrical supply saved the City design and construction costs. Miraloma Streetscape, Anaheim, CA (Landscape Architect) Steve prepared the landscape concept plan for preliminary approvals and later the landscape construction documents. While the project was mainly a property conversion from commercial use to a ground water recharge basin, the streetscape was considered an important element for community acceptance. Working closely with the staff of the Orange County Water District, Steve's past experience as a landscape contractor gave him the ability to accurately determine the existing planting and hardscape elements that could be salvaged to not only save money, but provide a more mature look to the finished product. His knowledge of California native plant material and the most current irrigation methods and materials resulted in reduced cost relative to construction, water savings, and lower maintenance requirements. Mecca Streets Revitalization - Economic Development Agency, Riverside, CA (Landscape Architect) Steve prepared the landscape conceptual drawings and construction documents for this 2013 APWA merit award -winning neighborhood/community redevelopment project. He worked closely with representatives of the County of Riverside's Economic Development Agency and its Transportation Department to provide landscape architectural services that met the desires and needs of both. Steve's coordination with other disciplines was a key element of the preliminary design. The conceptual drawings that his team prepared were used to communicate the intent. The drawings were also used In the securing of development funds. Steve's team took the project from conceptual through construction documentation. El Camino Real/Carmel Mountain Road at Torrey Hills, San Diego, CA (Landscape Architect) Steve prepared the landscape construction documents for complete streetscape improvements, including 3 miles of streetscape within the right-of-way along El Camino Real from Carmel Valley Road and Carmel Mountain Road and the adjacent slope improvements (roughly 40 acres of constructed slopes), that would ultimately be maintained by the Sorrento Hills Landscape Maintenance District. The streetscape design included access driveways and intersections for commercial, multi -family residential, light Industrial egress. Through design and construction, these egress points were relocated. Steve helped coordinate the ongoing plan modifications with the adjacent land owners and their contractors to make the necessary modifications to accommodate for these changes. At the west end of the Carmel Mountain Road improvements, it was necessary to prepare for a future onramp at 1-5. The improvements within this area were designed and processed in accordance with the Caltrans standards. Throughout the project, Steve coordinated closely with Caltrans and the local neighborhood representatives. He also provided construction management services from preliminary construction through project buy -off from the maintenance district and/or Caltrans. * Denotes projects completed with other firms Stantec • Proposal for On Call Stormwater Project Design Services