News and Awards
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January 2015
We are pleased to announce that April Szeto is now a partner at Harrington McAvan Ltd. April has been with the firm since 2006, specializing in municipal park, trail, and environmental restoration projects. She is a Full Member in Good Standing of the Ontario Association of Landscape Architects with custody of the Association Seal.
May 2014
We are delighted to welcome ISA Certified Arborist, Samantha Brown, to the Harrington McAvan team. Samantha is a graduate of Algonquin College with over eight years of hands-on experience in forestry consulting. Need an arborist report? Contact us at 905-294-8282 for details about the services we can provide.
May 2013
The Environmental Design Research Association selected East Humber Trail for inclusion in their 2013 'Healthy + Healing Places Exhibition' at EDRA44Providence. In making their selection, the jury said the project "truly exemplified the exhibition theme of 'Healthy + Healing Places', as well as concern for human factors in the design of the built environments and a commitment to promoting the links between design research and practice."
April 2013
East Humber Trail in Richmond Hill is awarded the 2013 PRO Award for Excellence in Design. prontario.org
December 2012
The recently opened East Humber Trails project was nominated for the prestigious OALA Award for Service to the Environment recognizing the special and unusual contribution to the sensitive, sustainable design for human use of the environment in the design. With its well thought out design and attention to protecting the natural landscape, the project has made local and regional impact.
" A trail very worthy of an award" - York Region Environmental Alliance
September 2012
East Humber Trail is officially open!
On September 15, 2012 the Grand Opening unveiled Richmond Hill's much-anticipated recreational trail. The local community showed their enthusiasm and made the day a huge success. Marked by a ceremonial tree planting to commemorate the occasion, the trail is now complete and ready for all to enjoy.Located northeast of Bathurst Street and King Road, between Verdi Road and Parker Avenue, this trail is approximately 2km long and is planned within the master plan of an interconnecting Town-wide trail system. Harrington McAvan Ltd. was retained to prepare the design and oversee the project's construction in conjunction with the Town of Richmond Hill.
Visit the Town of Richmond Hill for additional information and an East Humber trail map.
March 2012
Glenn Harrington receives the OALA Pinnacle Award for Landscape Architectural Excellence...
http://oala.ca/awards/2012-awards/2012-1-awards-oala/
February 2012
Tannery Pond Environmental Improvements receives the PRO Award for Excellence in Design...
http://www.prontario.org/index.php/ci_id/3404.htmHarrington McAvan Ltd's Tannery Pond Environmental Improvement Project for the City of Markham is the 2012 Winner of the PRO Excellence in Design Award from Parks and Recreation Ontario.
Tannery Pond is an important historical feature within Old Markham Village, containing the remnants of an original mill and dam structure, and the abandoned artesian wells that once supplied the City's drinking water.
A portion of the work was completed by Ontario Streams, a non-profit environmental organization dedicated to the conservation and rehabilitation of streams and wetlands, and the project supports the efforts of the MNR and TRCA. The environmental improvements undertaken by the City of Markham at Tannery Pond exemplify the City's commitment to the natural environment and provide opportunities for residents and nature to coexist, while strategically addressing ongoing maintenance requirements in a sophisticated and informed manner.
2011
Newberry Wetland receives PRO Excellence in Design Award
Newberry Wetland receives OALA Recognition Award
Taddle Creek receives Landscape Ontario Award of Excellence
2010
French River Visitor Centre receives Governor General's Medal
2008
Harrington McAvan Ltd. receives the Centre for Dreams Volunteer Award
2005
Harrington McAvan Ltd. receives the Precious Minds Resource and Learning Centre Volunteer Award
2001
Sunrise Assisted Living - Unionville receives the Markham Design Excellence Award
2000
Rouge River Marshes Rehabilitation Initiative is awarded the Rouge park Heritage Award for outstanding contributions to the protection, restoration and enhancement of the Rouge park.Harrington McAvan Ltd receives the TRCA Remedial Action Plan Award of Excellence
1999
Rotary Children's Centre receives the City of Waterloo Site Plan Award
1997
Chester Springs Marsh receives the City of Toronto Urban Design Award
1985
Whistler Restaurant receives a City of Scarborough Excellence in Design Award, Honorable Mention
1977
Wallace Emerson Community Centre receives the Governor General's Award
