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The Logan Square Project
Check this photo gallery periodically for updates to the ongoing landscape rehabilitation at Logan Square in Philadelphia. Also read the project description at right. (You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to open the report. If you don't have Reader, click here to download a copy for free.)
April 2006
The newly renovated landscape, as seen on the day the fountain circle opened to the public.
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The lush lawn is a favorite location for many visitors.
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Galbally Landscaping puts the finishing touches on the planting.
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Vistors enjoying the renovated park on a beautiful spring day.
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At Longwood Gardens, the nursery crew is seen using a hydraulic tree spade to move a Paulownia tree to a new location.
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Moving the trees serves two purposes—"root-pruning," to encourage growth of fibrous roots, and "relocating," for better access when it comes time to transplant them to Logan Square.
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The tree is carried to a new spot. |
The Paulownia is now replanted and ready for new growth. |
January 2006
Galbally Landscaping installing shrubs
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Staff Horticulturist Marilyn Romenesko inspects a shrub
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November 2005
PHS staffer Linda Walczak checks concrete colors
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Excavation for the new sidewalk
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Topsoil delivery
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Laying sod in the new lawn areas
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Belgian block bands |
Pavement sample materials |
Watering down a new gravel path
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Checking out the grading (Nancy O'Donnell, PHS Associate Director, Philadelphia Green at left; Mark Focht, Executive Director, Fairmount Park at right)
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Grading the landscape panels
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Sweeping sand into the joints of the Belgian block
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Laying the Belgian block
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Laying the Belgian block
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October 2005
Installation of sub-base for Belgian block in front of the Maintenance building
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Excavation for Belgian block sidewalk bands
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Rotten interior of one of the Empress trees
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Construction banner goes up
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September 2005
 
Tree removal begins the week of September 26
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Logan Square Revitalization Project funded by The Pew Charitable Trusts and the City of Philadelphia. |
