Stuart Appel Named to ASLA Council of Fellows
Stuart Appel has been elected as a Fellow of the American Society of Landscape Architects. ASLA has announced the selection of 33 members for induction into its distinguished Council of Fellows, among the highest honors the Society can confer upon a member. Members of the ASLA Council of Fellows are recognized for their extraordinary work, leadership, knowledge, and service to the profession over a sustained period of time. The Fellows-elect will be formally inducted into the Council during the ASLA Annual Meeting in Chicago, September 18-21. Thereafter, they may use the suffix “FASLA” after their names, denoting recognition of their achievements by their peers.
"Stuart was nominated by the New Jersey Chapter for his design contributions to the profession and his commitment to teaching and mentoring. The senior principal of Wells Appel, he has created a body of work that reflects a profound understanding of context, culture, and natural systems. Concentrated in the mid-Atlantic region, his work has earned scores of national and regional design awards. His commitment to scholarship and mentorship has remained a stalwart of his practice, evidenced through his teaching at Temple University, the University of Pennsylvania, and Rutgers University. Appel earned his bachelor of environmental studies in 1978 and bachelor of landscape architecture in 1979 from the State University of New York–Syracuse and an MBA from LaSalle University in 1990."
Rutgers University Masterplanning Workshops
As an underpinning to Rutgers University's "green" strategy for future development Wells Appel is working with Biohabitats in creating storm water management and landscape master plans for the Busch and Livingston campuses. The project team recently held their second in a series of masterplanning workshops at the University to engage stakeholders in the design of the campus.
WELLS APPEL RECIEVES A 2009 NJASLA HONOR AWARD
The New Jersey Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects has granted Wells Appel with a 2009 Honor Award in Large Scale Site Design that distinguishes their design of the Philadelphia Navy Yard: Crescent Park and Town Center Streetscape. Redevelopment of the Navy Yard site provides an exciting opportunity for creating a new mixed-use community along Philadelphia’s waterfront. Crescent Park, a public park located along the terminus of Broad Street serves as the new entrance gateway and expression of the Navy Yard’s reincarnation. The Town Center Master Plan established design standards for the open space and streetscape for a 10-block area in the historic district, respecting the site’s architectural character and history while embracing a sustainable design approach.
WELLS APPEL KICKS-OFF HUNTING PARK MASTER PLAN
Wells Appel has recently kicked-off their development of a master plan of Hunting Park, awarded by the Fairmount Park Conservancy. Recognizing that the creation of a safe and well-maintained park will provide a place for healthy recreation for children and families, bring neighbors together, and serve as a catalyst for a larger neighborhood renewal; Wells Appel will bring together community stakeholders, park officials and the philanthropic community to transform Hunting Park into a significant resource for the health and welfare of the community.
CAPITAL HEALTH CONSTRUCTION IN PROGRESS
A new 166-acre site in Hopewell, NJ is currently under construction for the expansion and relocation of Trenton’s Capital Health System. Project scope includes land development and agency approvals associated with the general development plan. Innovative stormwater management systems are being incorporated into this project as the client is seeking LEED certification.
CELA CONFERENCE ACCEPTANCE
Stuart Appel’s essay “We All Live Downstream” has been accepted to be presented at the Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture’s 2009 Conference. Stuart is an adjunct professor at Temple University. The paper addresses the design of a 20-acre regional stormwater management system and it’s interdisciplinary design and community process; the science, engineering and construction of the stormwater system; the impact on regulations; the project’s educational value; and its influence on the community’s green building initiatives.
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