Environmental Analysis Eco-regions and Watersheds Multi-Use Corridor Studies Visual Preference Surveys Community Assistance Programs Ekistics Design Studio forges a unique approach to planning where natural resources define the project framework and human issues are addressed at all scales. We are … Continue reading
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Greenfields Impact Mitigation Brownfields Amelioration/Enhancement Tree and Natural Area Conservation Site Sensitive Grading and Fill Minimization Co-location of Utilities Bio-swale Design Water Conservation Design Over 20 years ago, Ekistics Design Studio was a pioneer in promoting sustainable development solutions in … Continue reading
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Site Analysis Development Feasibility Studies Mixed Use Developments New Urbanism Planned Unit Developments (PUD) Rural and Agricultural Planning Ekistics has over 25 years of practical experience in master planning commercial, residential, open space and civic uses for public and private … Continue reading
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Design Team Approach Civil Engineer/Landscape Architect Site Partnering Landscape/Stormwater Solutions Utility Location Impact Minimization Ekistics is well versed in coordinating or participating in multi-firm team projects to integrate the design functions of diverse professions into a cohesive design. A firm … Continue reading
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Design Guidelines Plazas and Courtyards Streetscapes Outdoor Markets Walls, Planters and Street Furniture Fountains Outdoor Lighting and Signage The scope of our practice embraces urban plazas, waterfront promenades, courtyards, streetscapes, community design guidelines. Our inspiration in developing urban form grows … Continue reading
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Urban Infill Development Historic Resources Design Guidelines Architectural Review Coordination Downtowns Community Redevelopment Areas Creating livable vibrant communities and neighborhoods requires an understanding of both urban history and ecology. These are timeless lessons we have learned. Too many new urban … Continue reading
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Site Analysis Development Feasibility Studies Mixed Use Developments New Urbanism Planned Unit Developments (PUD) Rural and Agricultural Planning Ekistics has over 25 years of practical experience in master planning commercial, residential, open space and civic uses for public and private … Continue reading
Awards
1988 Award of Recognition, Hillsborough County City-County Planning Commission Community Awards Program – Independent Day School, Phase I, Tampa, Florida. 1990 Environmental Achievement Award, HillsboroughCounty Board of County Commissioners, for “exceptional effort and commitment to programs which protect and enhance … Continue reading
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Wetland Impact Inventory and Analysis UMAM Studies Wetland Creation Grading Plans Wetland Planting Plans Onsite Mitigation Banking Dredge and Fill Permitting Our unique approach to wetland evaluation and mitigation planning is a result of our background in planning, ecology and … Continue reading
Contact
Ekistics Design Studio, Inc. can be contacted at: 1202 W Linebaugh Ave Tampa, FL 33612 (813) 931-8040 Thomas F. Levin: tom@ekisticsdesignstudio.com Richard F. Peterika: rick@ekisticsdesignstudio.com Patricia Stalnaker-Levin: pat@ekisticsdesignstudio.com
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Treatment Train Planning Biological Treatment Systems Wetland Stormwater Treatment Stormwater Harvesting Ekistics first developed the concept of “Stormwater Ecology” for the Florida Aquarium Site 15 years ago. The concept was conceived to mimic the natural functions of a natural drainage … Continue reading
Engineering and Construction
We differentiate ourselves from most planners and designers in that we are trained and capable of a wide range of multidisciplinary tasks that involve construction details, site engineering and land development. We pride ourselves in taking concept to reality through … Continue reading