CITY OF LA QUINTA
NORTH LA QUINTA LANDSCAPE and lighting district
HDG prepared a five-year plan for turf removal and landscape improvements in the North La Quinta Landscape and Lighting District. Approximately ten acres of turf will be removed saving over 25,373,049 gallons of water per year for median and parkway areas surrounding 11 communities.
Existing trees that were healthy have been preserved using an irrigation technique that has proven to be 100% successful in the desert heat where trees were accustomed to surface water from turf and converted to deep watering. All shrubs were placed on individual drip emitters and flow sensors, master valves, and the Rainbird IQ system for controller programming. Both cellular and radio service are used to daisy-chain the controller together for control by the City.
The landscape design utilizes a “desert oasis” palette and plant spacing is grouped for easier maintenance. The creative use of three rock sizes and colors with boulder accents creates interest, contrast, and movement in the ground plane. For every three trees removed, a new tree was installed. Median design included the used of date palms to enhance neighborhood entries and create a cohesive connection to surrounding streets.
The project required research of all existing utility providers, applications for turf removal rebates from the water district, and surveying existing conditions in the field to establish demolition and removal plans. In addition to design and working drawings, the City required HDG to prepare all City bid documents, bid schedules, and provide field observation services.
SEELEY Roundabout
The City of La Quinta employed HDG to create a demolition and planting plan with the appropriate irrigation for the roundabout on Seeley Drive, located in North La Quinta. The design was intended to complement the “On the Count of Three” sculpture created by artist Jane DeDecker, utilizing desert spoon flowers and red yuccas.
ADDITIONAL STREETSCAPES
Rancho Ocotillo, 2021
Acacia Parkway, Median, and Retention Basins, 2018
La Quinta Del Oro Entry, 2017
Avenue 52 Parkway Demonstration Area, 2015
Calle Sinaloa and Eisenhower Roundabout, 2013