Phase 2B | The Japanese Garden
Phase 2B envisions the completion of the Japanese Garden. Designed by Nakane & Associates of Kyoto, Japan, this two-acre garden will bridge cultures and nurture harmony. Traditional Japanese gardens do not fight the passage of time, but celebrate the effects of time on nature. They are ever-changing and evolving—designed for longevity and attended to with rigorous intention and discipline.
As with all future phases of Waterfront Botanical Gardens, designs for Phase 2B are conceptual and will continue to evolve based on stakeholder input, environmental considerations, and fundraising progress.
The Japanese Garden
Concept plans for the Japanese Garden will include a waterfall and pond, tea house, summer house, authentic bridges, a cherry tree promenade, a bonsai garden and more. Shiro Nakane of Nakane and Associates has been designing gardens for decades, following in the footsteps of his father. This garden is envisioned to be a space for meditation and peace, a respite from the busy world around us. Plants used in this garden will be both native and non-native. Large rocks will be placed throughout, which is typical in a Japanese garden.
Final features and sequencing will be shaped as funding allows, ensuring the garden is built with intention and lasting impact.
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