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What drew you to the profession of landscape architecture?

We’d barely pressed “Send” on this question when the magazine inbox began to ping with heartfelt responses that told stories of serendipity, clarity, epiphany, hope, mission, and spark. It turns out that the reasons behind the decision to pursue a career in landscape architecture are as varied as the profession itself. 

Brad Smith, OALA, Burlington

I decided that I wanted to become a landscape architect in Grade 11. My family had a vacation property in the Bruce Peninsula and, from an early age, I was fascinated with the landscape, ecology, climate, and recreational opportunities of that area. Landscape architecture brought them all together and, to this day, I approach design as a relationship between our place in nature and nature’s place in our lives. The profession has allowed me to change communities, inspire place-making opportunities, spark relationships, foster experiences with the environment, and create unforgettable personal moments

Letter from The Burlington Food Bank

To Seferian Design Group,

Thank you for your kind donation of 310 lbs. of food in support of the Burlington Food Bank. We appreciate this donation as it helps us to provide healthy food for those in need here in Burlington. Thank you for partnering with us in our service of “Feeding Burlington since 1991”.

We look forward to partnering with you in the new year.

Burlington Food Bank is dedicated to; Providing nutritious food to the hungry in a dignified and timely manner!

Sincerely,

Robin Bailey
Executive Director
Burlington Food Bank
r.bailey@burlingtonfoodbank.ca
905-637-CARE(2273)

Our Digital Marketing Manager, Tara Cameron, is now a Canadian Certified Playground Inspector by the Canadian Parks and Recreation Association and Canadian Playground Safety Institute. 

If your organization does not have a certified inspector on staff or are in need of a “3rd Party” inspection of your play structures, give us a call at 905-634-3110 x 3122.

The Canadian Parks and Recreation Association (CPRA) offers the CPRA Canadian Certified Playground Inspector Certification program to individuals who successfully complete the Theory and Practical training courses through the Canadian Playground Safety Institute (CPSI).  The program helps individuals understand CAN/CSA Z614 “Children’s Playspaces and Equipment” and to learn how to conduct a hands-on inspection / audit of their playspace.

Certified Inspectors:

• understand the CAN/CSA Z614 Standards
• identify hazards and equipment not in compliance with CSA Standards
• understand inspection requirements and process
• manage risk and reduce liability
• take into consideration factors that affect playground safety beyond the CSA Standards
• evaluate existing play structures for compliance with the CSA standards
• complete a written inspection report
• provide recommendations for upgrading equipment to comply with the CSA standards with the understanding of safety and cost implications
• identify and implement an effective inspection and maintenance program

SDG works with Mayor Goldring and The City of Burlington Planning.

The City of Guelph has released the final design for a new park to be constructed on Cedarvale Avenue, in the east end of the city. Construction is expected to get started in late summer to early fall, and be completed by the end of 2018. – City of Guelph.

Following two rounds of community engagement, the City of Guelph has released the final design for a new park in the east end of the city.

The new park on Cedarvale Avenue will feature two play areas, a sand play area, level and sloped grass areas, an area with fitness equipment, a games table and more. The plan also calls for some new trees to be planted on the property, which was dedicated to the city in 2010.

Construction of the new park, which is about 0.25 hectares, is expected to get underway between late summer and early fall, and be done by the end of the year.

The total cost of the new park is over half a million dollars to date, with $110,000 approved in the 2017 budget for community engagement, conceptual master planning and construction document preparation, and another $420,000 in the 2018 budget for construction.

More details are available at guelph.ca/cedarvaleavenue.

This year at Belgard University program there were numerous hands-on product demos and interactive educational sessions. Attendees spent the day growing their knowledge and business. Attendees include Belgard Authorized Dealers and Landscape Contractors.

Presenting at Belgard University Edmonton providing valuable information on business management to Belgard Authorized Contractors and Dealers!

Seferian Design Group is excited to be among the sponsors of WINTER STATIONS! The Rising Up station was made by landscape architecture students at the University of Guelph.

Rising Up – more information at www.winterstations.com
University of Guelph – Alexander Good, Austin Huang, Kevin Sadlemyer, Marc Cote, Stephan Stelliga, Zixiang Chen, Nadia Amoroso, John Phillips, Sean Kelly

Guelph, Ontario, Canada