2023 Professional Awards
of the Potomac Chapter ASLA
Catoctin Mountain Park Trail Plan
AECOMDeveloped in the 1930s by the WPA, today the nearly 6000-acre forested park includes remnants of early settlements and scenic overlooks, as well as the presidential Camp David retreat.
Honor Award in Analysis, Planning, and Urban Design
The Plan added new sustainable trails, realigned eroding trails, and introduced universally accessible pathways to knit together the entire park and better connect visitors with natural features and historic resources.
Led by landscape architects, the team identified and mapped trail routes across narrow ridgetops, stream valleys, and ravines.
Sensitive resources, including archeological sites, rare plant locations, and slopes greater than 50 percent were identified by GIS. New and relocated trail routes were “ground-truthed” to confirm their feasibility, ensure avoidance of sensitive resources, and flag alignments for implementation.
Project Team
AECOM DC Office
Alan Harwood
Lauren Tuttle
Claire Sale
Reid Fellenbaum
Mike Arnold
AECOM Germantown, MD Office
Scott Seibel
Christine Nestleroth
Heather Crowl
Kelsey Johnson
Photo Credit
Courtesy of AECOM
Congratulations to AECOM.
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