(Dow Fellows Program 2015)

Retrofitting Landscapes began as an exploration to build upon existing initiatives to reduce urban waterway pollution in the Cleveland area. To adopt a site-based approach, the project team initiated a partnership with LAND studio, an organization with an established interest in improving both the Doan Brook’s adjacent public spaces and water quality. LAND studio is a non-profit design and place-making organization that specializes in improving neighborhoods through public art, sustainable design, and inclusive and dynamic programming. The organization’s mission is to develop and implement innovative ideas by engaging in inclusive planning practices, and it is committed to sustainable design excellence and collaborative planning.