Category Archives: Natural Systems Restoration

  • Upland Habitat Preservation
  • Upland Habitat Creation
  • Wetland Habitat Creation
  • Environmental Enhancement Programs

We have over 30 years experience in habitat restoration in land development, park planning and mine reclamation. As ecologists we strive to mimic natural systems. As landscape architects we have the tools to design and implement complex construction plans for upland and wetland systems. As planners we keep in mind the big picture.

Tampa Bay Watch - Bird's Eye View © 2012 Ekistics Design Studio, Inc.. All rights reserved.

Tampa Bay Watch

Tampa Bay Watch is a non-profit environmental organization promoting stewardship of Tampa Bay. Ekistics Design Studio, Inc. developed the master plan for Cunningham Key that organized future uses of the island in accordance with the goals and objectives of Tampa Bay Watch. Continue reading

Birds Eye View of Channel Trailhead © 2012 Ekistics Design Studio, Inc.. All rights reserved.

Upper Tampa Bay Trail

Ekistics was responsible for trailhead and trailstop site design as well as signage and amenity features. The design for Channel Park Trailhead involved an ecological reconstruction of the canal bank and development of recreation park facilities. Ekistics was also retained to retrofit Phase I and Phase III to be compatible with Phase II design criteria and was involved in the Neighborhood Connections and Bridges project. Continue reading

IGFA Mangrove © 2012 Ekistics Design Studio, Inc.. All rights reserved.

IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame and Museum

This interactive educational/recreational experience is the definitive home of fishing. The John Morris Wetlands Area is a created collage of wetland ecosystems including freshwater swamp & freshwater marsh, salt marsh and mangrove habitats. Ekistics Design Studio, Inc. was principally responsible for the master plan for the habitats and interactive boardwalk experience, collaborating with the architect and exhibit consultants. Continue reading

Demonstration Gardens Development Plan © 2011 Ekistics Design Studio, Inc.. All rights reserved.

Chain of Lakes Natural Resource Center

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