Beauty in the Desert - Backbone of the Community
Del Webb community entry drive in Apple Valley, California. The client wanted a lush and inviting streetscape to tie the large residential community together and guide homebuyers towards the model homes and sales center. Jess Ranch Parkway became the major vehicular circulation route with many key nodes that served as the backbone of the residential community.
The high desert climate with it’s extremes of summer heat, winter chill, and aridity proved challenging. The plants selected provide a colorful and lush appearance in the high desert while using moderate amounts of water. A mix of evergreen and deciduous trees create year round structure and support the client’s marketing agenda.
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| Median planting mixes colorful flowering accent trees with durable evergreens for year-round beauty. |
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| High water use and high maintenance planting was concentrated at nodes where there is maximum impact. Other plantings used only moderate amounts of water and maintenance. |
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| Parkway planting created interesting places for residents of the active adult community to walk and exercise. |
Location: Jess Ranch, Apple Valley, California
Client: Pulte Homes
Firm: BMLA, Inc.
Principal In Charge: Baxter Miller
Project Manager: Steve Sanhamil
Role: Streetscape planting design and plant palette selection. Completed working drawings and conducted site inspections.
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