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The Woodlands at Dawson Heights
A durable hillside development where tiered garden spaces and critical slope stabilization work seamlessly together to ensure long-term livability.
Location
Saanich, BC
Area
Residential
Project Type
Multi-Family Landscape · Slope Stabilization · Garden Infrastructure
Scope
Slope Stabilization · Retaining Walls · Tiered Planting
$500,000
Scale
The Project Snapshot
Located in the Cedar Hill neighbourhood, The Woodlands at Dawson Heights is a multi-residential landscape shaped by topography, elevation change, and long-term performance requirements.
The site demanded a careful balance between usable outdoor space and slope stability. Garden areas, circulation routes, and retaining strategies were coordinated to manage grade changes while maintaining a cohesive residential experience across multiple levels.
The landscape was designed to feel calm and natural while quietly performing critical structural and drainage functions. Every element supports durability, safety, and ease of maintenance for residents over time.
Veenstra Consulting delivered a landscape that prioritizes resilience and clarity—where form follows terrain, and every intervention serves a purpose.
What We Delivered
✓ Multi-level garden spaces designed for long-term residential use
✓ Integrated slope stabilization to manage elevation changes
✓ Circulation pathways aligned with natural site contours
✓ Planting strategies selected for durability and hillside conditions
✓ Constructability-driven execution within a constrained residential site
✓ Coordination between structural, landscape, and access requirements
