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The Jug Bridge Monument Park
Landscape Construction Costs: $20,000
Client: Maryland State Highway Administration
The project included upgrading a park-n-ride facility to a parklette, containing the Jug Bridge Monument and commemorating the occasion of a visit from General Lafayette during the Civil War.

Included in the improvements were landscaping, interpretive signing and picnic tables.

Landscape architectural services included the design of the parklette.

Landscaping was designed to emphasize the focal point of the Jug Bridge Monument and provide seasonal interest to park users throughout the year.

Picnic tables were incorporated into the design of the site to increase visitation and use of the park.

An interpretive sign was provided to augment awareness of the historical significance of the park and the occasion it commemorates.

Responsibilities included coordinating with the client and users. Services included:
  • site inventory and analysis
  • program development
  • presentation to client and users including presentation graphics
  • coordination with the users on the information for the sign
  • development of final design and construction oversight