Genevieve Vayda
Urban Ecology & Design

CivicShed

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CivicShed envisions 'live, work, and/or play' design schemes that benefit the urban environment (built and natural), its denizens, and its economy - the triple bottom line. CivicShed's whole systems design approach integrates design WITH natural systems (and the developer, owner, or municipality's ROI with the end user's preferred outcome) melding all into mutually 'sustainable', naturally beautiful, civic habitat.

Projects are undertaken at any scale, or level of involvement.

The creation of beauty need be no more expensive than the alternative. It may well cost less, and certainly benefits more!

Addressing Public Sector/Large Scale Projects:

IDENTIFY AND CREATE OPPORTUNITIES for...[more]

CivicShed envisions 'live, work, and/or play' design schemes that benefit the urban environment (built and natural), its denizens, and its economy - the triple bottom line. CivicShed's whole systems design approach integrates design WITH natural systems (and the developer, owner, or municipality's ROI with the end user's preferred outcome) melding all into mutually 'sustainable', naturally beautiful, civic habitat.

Projects are undertaken at any scale, or level of involvement.

The creation of beauty need be no more expensive than the alternative. It may well cost less, and certainly benefits more!

Addressing Public Sector/Large Scale Projects:

IDENTIFY AND CREATE OPPORTUNITIES for improving the community, culture, commerce, and beauty of our shared public realms, while envisioning design solutions which address these built, natural, and social components.

PLAN and DESIGN utilizing urban ecology theory and environmental design approaches at every scale. Truly inspired and forward thinking solutions often derive from specific land-use opportunities - or budget, programmatic, or even code, restrictions.

MARKET via successful community outreach, facilitation or education, toward final plan implementation.

Addressing Private Sector/Smaller Projects:

CONSULT for developer, landlord, or homeowner regarding site, building, or landscape plans; real estate property acquisition or sales (including reviews to establish dollar value and/or design potential), passive solar, garden design, built-in cabinetry to trellis detailing, lighting design (day and nighttime), color choices, or myriad other design or highest use issues.

Would a fresh perspective on your development project help bring it into alignment with current policy, development or economic trends?

Would your residence or investment property benefit from a fresh coat of the perfect color of paint, proper lighting or landscape, improving value, enhancing tenancy potential, or assisting in marketing for a sale?

Please call or email for an appointment to see past projects and discuss strategies for optimizing your urban environment and design issues, practically and ecologically. [less]

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  From Ellen Perry

  Given on Thu May 14, 2009.

  Really enjoyed working with you today. You are a very talented woman and fun! Thanks for taking me to the...[more]

  Really enjoyed working with you today. You are a very talented woman and fun! Thanks for taking me to the Sustainable Solutions event. I feel really inspired now. :) c u soon. Ellen   [less]