DALE BRADLEYLANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO

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SELECTED WORKS

KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITYMASTER OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE

CONTACT:7612 MAPLE PRAIRIE VILLAGE, KANSAS 66208913.907.0450.DDBRAD41@GMAIL.COM

DALE BRADLEY

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CONTENTSWACO PARK 4

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WYUKA PARK

TRANSFORMING TRUMAN

MASTER’S PROJECT

18NIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY AND SKETCHES

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Waco Park builds on the momentum of development

in downtown Wichita by creating a unique destination

along the Arkansas River. Waco Park will act as a way

to increase the interest and use of the area as well as

establish a connection to a district of popular museums

across the river. Multiuse buildings along the street help

to enhance the urban feeling of downtown by creating a

defined urban edge. Waco Park helps to spark investment

in the site as well as downtown Wichita by providing

unique amenities such as a dog park, outdoor café, urban

riverside park, and an iconic overhead viewing sculpture.

WICHITA, KSLAR 442: SITE PLANNING AND DESIGN STUDIO

WACO PARK

Dog Park

Arkansas River

Sculpture Garden

Natural Planting Swaths

TOOLS: AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Pen and

Marker Rendering, Watercolor and Colored Pencil Rendering.

Keystone Sculptural Overhead

Rain Garden

Riverwalk

Existing Elms Outdoor

Restaurant Dining

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Urban Grove

Early process drawings

provide a way to evaluate

elements and spatial

arrangements. Refining

different schemes allows

for more critical review and

feedback.

Rooftop Bar and Lounge

Rooftop Apartment Patios

Interior Retail Edge

Cafe w/ Overhead

Overhead Entrance Structure

Retail Viewing Cases

Rain Garden

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Wyuka Park’s project objectives focus on creating a

community gathering space in conjunction with cemetery

proceedings. The organization of spaces help to support

events of celebration and sorrow. The strategic planting

design provides opportunities for people to experience

a range of visual aesthetics which build on the variety of

sensual and emotional feelings and activities that will be

taking place at Wyuka Park. Once established, the planting

scheme is designed to reduce water runoff while requiring

limited maintenance and irrigation. Prairie areas mimic the

natural prairie which can be used as a tool for education,

allowing people to understand how native planting can be

stunning and sustainable. Wyuka Park builds community

through celebration, tribute, and leisure.

LINCOLN, NELAR 646: PLANTING DESIGN STUDIO & DESIGN IMPLEMENTATION I

WYUKA PARK CEMETERY

Bioswale and Retention Area

Drop Off Drive

Entry Plaza

TOOLS: AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.

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The bloom chart demonstrates

the relationship between

bloom times and the plant’s

respective colors. Other

considerations for the planting

palette include: scent, texture,

ability to attract wildlife,

maintenance requirements,

accessibility, resilience, and

natural and aesthetic value.

Jan. June Dec.

Park Pavilion

Bioretention Area

Naturalized Prairie Area

Water Feature

Riparian Buffer

Patio

Pond

Swan House

Shaded Lawn

Shaded Lawn

Bioswale Cemetery

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The natural prairie area acts as a visual buffer

between the pavilion and the cemetery while providing

opportunities for the education of native plantings.

The entry plaza frames visitors’ views to the pavilion

while creating a threshold that helps to

form the main plaza space.

A technical grading plan and planting was created to

detail Wyuka Park’s design. Creating these technical

documents along side each other allows for careful

planning of sustainable water management.

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Transforming Truman is a visionary plan that proposes

utilizing the Truman Sports Complex as an anchor to

a new entertainment hub near downtown Kansas City.

The multi-use development is sited in context of the

Truman Sports Complex, building off the current sporting

culture to start an entertainment district that will evolve

into a dense thriving urban environment over time. The

increased population density would provide support for

a more sustainable transportation system throughout

Kansas City. Changing the way people “tailgate” to

cater to the new transit system while providing smaller

traditional tailgating parking lots throughout the area,

Transforming Truman reinvents the sporting culture by

integrating it into the urban environment.

KANSAS CITY, MOLAR 646: COMPLEX CATALYSTS

TRANSFORMING TRUMAN A linear park between the stadiums provides a unifying element

through the city while offering people a place to relax, take breaks

from work, or thrown around a football. The park acts as a way to

help manage stormwater through bioretention and rain gardens,

while giving people relief from the urban environment. Integrated

within the park are tailgating amenities such as: grills, seating, and

shade to allow people the opportunity to purchase food on site or

enjoy the food and beverage trucks that line the park on game days.

TOOLS: AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, GIS, and InDesign,

Pen and Marker Rendering.

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Phase one development begins

around the stadiums with sports

related business while building

a base of population. Phase

two forms the linear park while

developing further along the

proposed transit route. The

following phases further develop

the residential areas while

building out from the linear park

and transit route.

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The plan helps convey the relationship between the proposed

urban environment and the existing stadiums. A light rail

system is integrated through the two central main streets

to help activate the businesses around the area while

connecting the site to the surrounding region.

A regional scale diagram shows other proposed

development by Complex Catalysts as well

as the new public transit route to connect envisioned

development to downtown Kansas City.

Google can act as an anchor for a new business district

while helping to build upon the high speed cables,

Google Fiber, installed in the area.Adapted from diagram by Kraig Weber

ResidentialRetailMixed UseGreen spaceHydrology

TransformingTrumanSite Boundary

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Connection to Blue River Through Natural Park

Connection to Future Development Over Pedestrian Oriented Bridge with Light Rail

Mass Transit Route

Mass Transit Route

Stadium Plaza

Arrowhead Stadium

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Kauffman Stadium

Natural Park

Park

Chiefs Training Facility

Pedestrian Path along Rock Island Corridor

School

Hotel

GoogleOffice

Hotel

Linear Park

Linear Park

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Abstract: Anthropocentric disturbances are often the main driver behind the

population decline of wildlife species. Bat species are of particular concern recently

with large declines in populations worldwide. The conservation of bat species relies on

knowledge about the relationship between species-specific needs and the effect urban

environments have on individual species. Mexican Free-Tailed Bats (MFTBs) are listed

on the IUCN Red List and play an important role in many ecosystems within the United

States. Austin, Texas is home to the largest urban bat colony in the world, including

MFTBs. Austin can continue to benefit from millions of dollars from ecotourism bat

viewing sites and the natural control of insect populations provided by this species if

urbanization does not cause a reduction in their population. The focus of this research

is to develop a quantitative habitat suitability model for the MFTBs in urban areas to

increase the understanding of possible MFTB habitat in the Austin Metropolitan area.

A geographical information system was used to map the suitability of habitats for MFTBs

in urban areas based off a typology for the needs of the species, which was created

through a literature review of expert knowledge. This study will help to quantify the

relationship between urban environments and the MFTBs, showing that urban areas in

the Austin Metropolitan area are suitable for the species. A predictive model, like the one

described here, can act as a crucial assessment and planning tool for bat conservation

by helping to eliminate challenges of tracking populations or identifying bats during

nocturnal activities.

This model informs the proposal of planning and design policy changes in Austin, Texas

to better support MFTB’s habitat needs. Adjustments to current site plans in Austin are

explored understand the effect the proposed MFTB planning policies could have on

current development while exploring the application of the MFTB typology at a site scale.

Application of the understanding created through habitat-suitability modelling helps to

visualize how current projects in Austin, Texas can better support MFTBs to create an

understanding of how these policies may affect the development of urban environments.

Planning for Wildlife: An Urban Planning and Design Exploration to Support Mexican Free-Tailed Bats

MASTER’S PROJECT

The suitability model was built off

individual landscape elements

relationship with Mexican Free-Tailed

Bats. The combined analysis creates

an understanding of the landscapes

suitability for the species. From the

top the layers in the analysis are

edge density, foraging preferences,

building height, distance to

highways, distance to water, and

roost density.

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Suitability:

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Austin Metropolitan Area Mexican Free-Tailed Bat Suitability

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Application of the planning policies to a current project in

Austin, Texas helps to visualize how the policies can be

applied to real projects.

The suitability findings were compared to the landscape

composition, water location, and existing connectivity to find

patterns to support Mexican Free-Tailed Bats through planning

policies. This analysis informed the following planning policies to

help support Mexican Free-Tailed Bats:

Existing Open Space

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Proposed Development Connectivity Changes to Proposed Development Connectivity

Proposed Open Space

Proposed Continuous

Corridors

Policy 1: Open Space Character

Policy 2: Connectivity

Policy 3: Waterfront

Policy 4: Environmental Resources

Policy 5: Maintaining Vegetation

Policy 6: Street Easements

Policy 7: Highways Connectivity Disruption Mitigation

Policy 8: High Density Urban Development

The planning policies that will help Austin, Texas better

support Mexican Free-Tailed Bats habitat needs.

Application of these policies on multiple projects in

the Austin area will help to provide support for future

projects to support Mexican Free-Tailed Bats.

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The diagrams below show how the planning policies

can help to increase connectivity in and through the

site while helping to provide space for more quality

foraging opportunities.

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Buildings to be Relocated to Maintain Open Space

Street to be Removed to Maintain Open Space

Buildings to be Relocated to Increase Connectivity

Areas to Concentrate Green Water Management Infrastructure

Possible Areas to Increase Density

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NIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY AND SKETCHING

World of Night, a specialization studio, allowed me to explore lighting and design with a focus on the nighttime experience. Utilization of a DSLR camera in low light was an important skill learned in World of Night. Examples of some night photography can be seen to the right. This experience helped me develop techniques for best displaying build or natural mediums. Also, exploring design with a heavy focus on the nighttime experience helped to broaden my understanding of how people use and feel in different spaces.

Sketching is an important skill for conveying information as well as a way to explore a new place or site. Being able to quickly sketch something is one of the most important skills that help me to work with others and communicate design decisions quickly and easily. Two examples of on site sketches can be seen to the far right.

LAR 648: WORLD OF NIGHT

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My internship at Populous gave me experience working

as a part of an multidisciplinary team on a range of

stadium, arena and entertainment based planning and

design projects. I got experience working with all parts

of a project from early concept development through

construction documentation. I was resposible for creating

and rendering designs and diagrams needed for client

meetings and presentations. My internship improved my

communication and coordination skills. This experience

also let me build a strong base of technical and design

knowledge.

POPULOUS - INTERNSHIPKANSAS CITY, MO

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

TOOLS: AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Pen and

Marker Rendering, Sketchup, and Excel.

Above (2): Las Vegas Arena - Project Involvement:

My role on this project involved site design, Sketchup modeling,

renderings, client presentation meeting preparation, meeting

LEED requirements for site , and construction documentation.

Below (2): Atlanta Braves Ballpark - Project Involvement:

My role on this project involved concept development, design

development, client presentation meeting

preparation, renderings, and design documentation.

* All images on this page owned by and courtesy of Populous.

Todd & Associates, Inc. gave me experience working as

a part of a multidisciplinary team to create multifamily

residential development, conference/hospitality resort

development, and a range of campus site plans and

designs. An emphasis on the human experience was

placed on many of our projects as we sought to capture

specific moods in both our graphic and built work. I was

resposible for designing and detailing projects, creating

renderings and other client presentation resources,

and cooridnating with the head Landscape Architect

on city drawing and review submittals. This experience

allowed me to broaden my understanding of technical

documentation while providing me experience working on

a range of project types and scales.

TODD & ASSOCIATES, INC. - PROJECT DESIGNERPHOENIX, AZ

TOOLS: AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop, Pen and Marker Rendering,

Sketchup, Word, and Excel.

Above (2): Sagewood Retirement Community - Project Involvement:

My role on this project involved concept development, site

design, Sketchup modeling, renderings, client presentation

meeting preparation , design documentation, and construction

documentation.

Below (2): NAU Hilltop Townhomes - Project Involvement:

My role on this project involved concept development, design

development, client presentation meeting preparation, and

construction documentation.

* All images on this page owned by and courtesy of Todd & Associates.

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THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION

CONTACT:7612 MAPLE PRAIRIE VILLAGE, KANSAS 66208913.907.0450.DDBRAD41@GMAIL.COM

DALE BRADLEY