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Port Gamble Forest Heritage Park Framework Plan

The PGFHP Framework Plan is a long-term vision for one of the largest (3,500 acres) County parks in the nation. Spatial plans, policies, programs, and implementation strategies address the incremental evolution of the landscape from a forest managed for commercial timber production toward a safe and sustainable community park that will support the overall health of Kitsap County, WA for generations to come. The plan provides recommendations for management of natural resources and the addition of nature-based recreation and education facilities and programs. The plan was completed in 2022. Photos courtesy of Don Willott.

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Jamestown S’Klallam Healing Clinic – 2024 WASLA Honor Award – General Design

Completed in 2023, the Jamestown S’Klallam Healing Clinic in Sequim, WA can treat more than 300 people a day, including non-Tribal, who suffer with substance abuse. FBP provided site and planting design in collaboration with a team led by architects at Rice Fergus Miller. The project includes a 2-acre healing garden- a park-like setting that can be enjoyed by staff and those undergoing treatment. The garden includes arcing pathways and boardwalks that follow flowing water from a “headwaters” garden to a lush, lowland delta garden inspired by the context within the Olympic Peninsula and the journey of healing than can begin here. Photos by Meghan Montgomery, Built Work Photography.

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Bloedel Reserve – Frank Buxton Bird Marsh & Meadow

The new master plan embraces and continues Prentice Bloedel’s commitment to conservation, sustainability and visitor experience. His adaptive management approach has been embraced with the objective of balancing visitor experience and ecological performance.

Improvements completed in 2019 include:

Redesigned arrival sequence and pathways providing more diverse experiences and providing an increase in the length of undisturbed shoreline and the area of marginal vegetation
Installed longer and more gently sloping paths to provide more diverse experiences including pollinator meadow, marsh, water, pond margins and forest edge
Modified the relationship of the trail to the shoreline and highlight other landscape features
Introduced secondary loops and spur pathways to provide for access to quieter and more contemplative places on the water’s edge

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Town & Country Market

A landscape plan was created in conjunction with the renovation of this community’s beloved local market using edible garden types as inspiration. For example, a Fruit & Beverage garden is located at the new NE corner entry and cafe patio and a new pocket park along Winslow Way will support a Savory Herb garden. Three sides of the building will be adorned with climbing vines and tightly spaced pole apple trees will soften the west side facade. Numerous bulbs and perennials will provide seasonal interest throughout the year.

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Marina Square Waterfront

Marina Square is pedestrian/transit-oriented development on the waterfront in Bremerton, WA. This mixed-use infill project developed by Sound West Group includes apartments, restaurants, commercial, underground parking, and a variety of shared spaces including plazas, overlooks, and rooftop patios for residents. Public spaces exist around and between the two towers and include enhanced streetscapes, improved waterfront and redesign of “The Stramp”, a landscaped pedestrian corridor connecting the City to the waterfront. Waterfront amenities include an accessible public promenade, overlooks, and seating terraces. Photos courtesy of Sound West Group.

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Winlsow Green

The Winslow Green anchors one end of Bainbridge Island’s Historic Mainstreet. The 1/3-acre park is privately owned by the retail and residential Condominium Association who encourage public access and use by the community. The large lawn was retained and the site reorganized to create more opportunities for the park to serve as a venue for a variety of community events. Upgrades include improved access to the park and businesses. New features include a civic scaled arrival staircase framed with granite boulders, a crushed stone plaza, drainage improvements, walks, landscaping, and small gardens. The existing pavilion was repositioned and upgraded.

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Port Gamble STO Trail Feasibility Study

FBP provided a feasibility study for Kitsap County Public Works for a 7-mile segment of the Sound To Olympics Trail (STO) within Port Gamble Forest Heritage Park. The STO is a “shared-use” path- it is typically paved and wide enough to allow “all ages and abilities” to walk, run, ride, or roll along the route. The STO is part of a larger trail system called the Great American Rail Trail, 60% of which has been implemented and extends from Washington DC to the Washington Coast. Photos courtesy of Don Willott. The study was completed in 2018.

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Rockaway Beachfront Residence