Category Archives: Sustainable Agriculture

As agriculture becomes increasingly dominated by industrialized farming, traditional farms and ranches are being marginalized. Rural lands need to be repurposed to have relevance as agricultural uses and that may include rural estates and hobby farms. The rise of community gardens and urban agriculture are a result of the public’s desire for healthy local alternatives for food. Urban agriculture can conflict with zoning regulations and requires an advocate with an understanding of available strategies. Projects include:

Village Institute for Sustainable Technologies and Agriculture (VISTA), Tampa
King Farmstead Master Plan, Land O Lakes
Center for Sustainable Agroforestry (COSAF) Demonstration, Tampa

IDS High School Master Plan

3 Jul ’12

Ekistics Design Studio developed a master plan for the proposed Pasco County campus that incorporates green technologies and low impact development approaches to guide site development of the project. Continue reading →

Chain of Lakes Natural Resource Center

14 Jan ’11

The Chain of Lakes Natural Resource Center is proposed to showcase the habitats and water resources of the Chain of Lakes District and to provide a hands on educational experience. The Nature Center Building will be sensitively sited on a isthmus between two water bodies. Continue reading →