Rosamond Gifford Zoo - Courtyard, Syracuse, NY

Completed: 2010

The Existing courtyard was redesigned to include the replacing of plant material and improving pavement conditions.

  •  Replacement trees planted in specially prepared “structural soil” trenches with overflow underdrains provide proper root growth and stability for vehicle traffic. 
  • Portions of the pavement surface above the structural soil replaced with a porous pavement material.
  • A new cistern/rain barrel with educational panels collects rain water from a nearby roof drain.
  • Remaining portions of the asphalt were milled and replaced with 1-1/2” asphalt overlay
  • The outside fencing was replaced with a netting material and is surrounded by rain garden plant beds.