Landscapes rooted in history, reflective of culture, built to last, and meant for everyday use

Chiloquin Green Schoolyard

Projects

The Chiloquin Green Schoolyard transforms an elementary school playground into a community resource for play, gathering, art, and recreation.

We’re working to build a Community Vision for Denny Blaine!

Projects

Along with Seattle Parks and Recreation and Friends of Denny Blaine, we’re planning the future long-term vision for Denny Blaine Park.

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.

Oregon Rural Community Schoolyards wins ASLA Award

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ABLE was awarded the Honor Award in Analysis and Planning for our work with Trust for Public Land on the Oregon Rural Schoolyards program.