At ABLE, we believe in the power of everyday landscapes. We design to uplift places toward a more culturally significant, regionally specific, and healthier environment where communities can thrive.
Landscapes rooted in history, reflective of culture, built to last, and meant for everyday use
Projects
The Chiloquin Green Schoolyard transforms an elementary school playground into a community resource for play, gathering, art, and recreation.
Madras Community Schoolyard nears completion
Projects
Griffin Construction has been busy all summer prepping the site, pouring concrete, and now they are in the final stages of installing furnishings, play equipment, and planting at Madras Elementary School
From apple storage to downtown Craft District
Projects
An initial idea collage captures a lively, open, flexible gathering space layered with the textures and plantings for the Craft District, an adaptive re-use project in downtown Wenatchee. ABLE is collaborating with Forte Architects for the Chelan Douglas Regional Port Authority
Approach:
We care about bringing people into the design process.
Rio Reimagined Scoping Process
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The ABLE team of ABLE, PAM, and Sixth World Solutions is guiding the RIO partners in designing a planning process and scope of work for a regional vision plan by building a participatory process that engages the diverse communities along the river corridor and honors their unique assets, needs, and priorities.
MLK Jr. Memorial Garden concept design in the works
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We gathered with community stewards in MLK Jr. Memorial Park to celebrate the Phase One healing garden and kick off engagement for a future permanent installation on the north hill. The event featured a community trellis adorned with fabric notes honoring lost loved ones, healing movements, and symbols of the Black diaspora.
LAM Features Chiloquin Green Schoolyard
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In the April 2023 issue of Landscape Architecture Magazine, read more about what brought the project to life and it’s broader impact in new programs.