Project Overview

Denver Union Station is a beautifully restored historic train station located in the present day LoDo district of the Mile High City. Originally opened in 1881, the Station has experienced several extensive renovations, the most recent commencing in 2012.

When the latest revival of the old building was completed in 2014, the Station would house not only the main rail station for the city but also a central bus hub and a light rail stop. Restaurants, retail space and the Crawford Hotel help to make Denver Union Station a destination in itself; much more than just a transportation center.

The installation of Platipus Tree Anchoring Systems was an easy and efficient way to provide the stability and security needed for newly planted trees. Using subsurface anchors around the rootballs assured the safety of the many pedestrians visiting Denver Union Station without distracting from the charm of the landscape plan.

Project Overview

Located in the downtown Dallas Arts District, HALL Arts is a LEED Gold mixed-use urban development designed to integrate restaurant, retail, and commercial office spaces with an emphasis on open green space. The development also includes the “Texas ArtWalk,” an outdoor sculpture garden bridging Flora St. and Ross Ave.

The Office of James Burnett (OJB) features trees throughout the development on rooftop gardens and terraces to provide a working livable environment. The planting of the trees on-structure could only be stabilized with the use of the Platipus Deadman Fixing System by creating anchoring points below the rootball using concrete sleepers. The streetscape surrounding the development was also improved by street trees anchored with the Platipus Rootball Fixing System allowing for a safe and aesthetically pleasing landscape.

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The Commons is a 4.2-acre green space located in downtown Minneapolis adjacent to US Bank Stadium. The park, funded by public and private contributions, opened in 2016 and is designed to accommodate large numbers of Minnesota Vikings fans on game day, children playing or a place for nearby city employees to enjoy lunch.

Based on a large amount of expected pedestrian traffic, the landscape design specified the Platipus Rootball Fixing System. This system was the perfect solution to provide tree stabilization without unsightly above-ground guys while ensuring the safety of all those enjoying the park.

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The Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms Park, located in the East River of New York City between Manhattan and Queens, was built as a tribute to the historic wartime speech given by FDR in 1941. Designed by architect Louis Kahn in 1973, the island public park is triangular in shape and is lined with Littleleaf Linden trees around a white granite landscape. To maintain the geometrical design of the park, the Platipus Rootball Fixing System was used in lieu of stakes and guy wires. The system also served to secure the trees against the wind loads off the surrounding water. In October 2012, just days after the official dedication, Hurricane Sandy threatened the park by producing wind gusts of over 70 mph. This major storm event did not impact the position or symmetry of the trees due to the strong stability of the anchored rootball.