1. Experiencing Landscape Architecture Through
The Work Of Jimmy W. Ashley, ASLA
(In association with various firms in Raleigh, NC
and through my design studio)
Jim’s Portfolio
(1997-2020)
3. Caraleigh Mill Redevelopment
1800's Cotton Mill
transformed into a
multi-use complex
with retail and
commercial office
space. Located in
the heart of
Raleigh only two
minutes from
downtown on
Maywood Avenue
8. Lake Thom-A-Lex Recreational master
Plan
Master Plan focusing on
the environment and
sports activities that will
not create a negative
impact on the water nor
the land. This project
focuses on the lake that
provides potable water
sources to communities
of Lexington and
Thomasville, NC.
9. Elon Bark Park
First Dog Park for
the Town of Elon.
Adjacent to Beth
Schmidt Park in
Elon, NC
10. Love Grove Community Park Master
Plan
Located in
Wilmington, NC,
this is a project that
involves Brown
Field Development.
The site was home
for a landfill and has
been closed for
many years. The
Master Plan is
broken into several
Phases that include
Park amenities,
parking, cleaning of
site and stream
restoration. Photos
are samples of site
elements to be
considered.
11. Knightdale Environmental Education
Park
The first
Environmental
Education Park
located directly
behind the Town
Hall in Knightdale
NC. This project
received an Award
of Recognition by
the NC Chapter of
ASLA in 2004.
14. The Rose Walk (Renovation Project)
Renovations took
place in several
Phases. The
concrete walk and
roses were existing.
Elements added to
site in this photo
are:
- Stone columns
with cedar rails.
- Light fixtures
- - Drip irrigation
system for the rose
beds.
15. The Rose Walk (Renovation Project)
Elements added to
site in this photo
are:
- Wooden (cedar)
overlook with stone
waterfall (to the
right of photo.
- Stairs were added
in place of the ramp
that was not ADA
compliant (ADA
ramp was added in
Phase II)
-
16. The Rose Walk (Renovation Project)
Pavilion was added
for seating area as
well as observation
area. This space is
utilized for lunch
outings and rest
area. All materials
are native stone,
recycled plastic that
is cedar in color,
and cedar wood for
structure and
railings. The roof is
made of cedar
shake shingles and
the pitch was
determined so as
not to take away the
view from hotel
across the street.
25. Robbinsville- SECU
Grading Plan
A retaining wall to
the western side of
this design was
utilized to achieve
proper grading due
to the constraints of
this site.
27. Murfreesboro- SECU
Planting Plan
The Credit Union
at this point
requested above
code compliant
planting plans to
soften the sites
and to give an
inviting feel.
32. R&D/High Profile Development
Cardinal Health
Campus – Raleigh,
NC
Caterpillar Core
Production &
Development
Center – Clayton,
NC
Credit Suisse
Campus –
Research Triangle
Park, NC
Green Square -
Department of
Environmental &
Natural Resource
Office Building
(DENR) – Raleigh,
NC
Green Square -
Natural Research
(NRC) Center
Expansion –
Raleigh, NC
Hasbro Toy Store,
Disney
Imagineering –
Lake Buena Vista,
Florida
Net App (Formerly
Network
Appliance)
Building #4 Data
Center – Research
Triangle Park, NC
Raleigh
Convention Center
– Raleigh, NC
33. Commercial/Retail Development
Capital Office
Center – Raleigh,
NC
Caraleigh Mill
Renovation –
Raleigh, NC
KFC-Taco Bell –
Morrisville, NC
Krystal Burger –
Morrisville, NC
Krystal Burger –
Raleigh, NC
Taco Bell / Long
John Silvers –
Wake-Forest, NC
Tallyrand
Interchange –
Jacksonville,
Florida
35. Park and Community Master
Plans
Knightdale
Environmental
Park – Knightdale,
NC
Lake Thom-A-Lex
Recreational
Master Plan –
Davidson County,
NC
Oak Ranch Master
Plan – Sanford,
NC
Park &
Recreations
Master Plan -
Clayton, NC
Park &
Recreational
Master Plan –
Beaufort, NC
The Love Grove
Community Park
(Green Space
Redevelopment
Plan) – City of
Wilmington,
36. Comprehensive Master Plans and
Site Studies
Chatham County
Comprehensive
Park Master Plan -
Chatham County,
NC
City of York
Downtown Master
Plan – York, SC
Prairie Ridge
Impact Study –
Raleigh, NC
37. Recreational Development
Bike/Hike Trail –
Warrenton, VA
Capital Area
Greenways –
Raleigh, NC
Crowder’s
Mountain State
Park – NCDENR
Div. Parks &
Recreations
CVPDC Bikes/Hike
Trail – Lynchburg,
VA
Duke Power State
Park – NCDENR
Div. Parks &
Recreation
The Sandy Creek
Life Long Learning
Center – Durham,
NC
Elon Community
Park – Elon, NC
Elon Community
Dog Park - Elon,
NC
Jordan, & Philpott
Lake, US Army
COE
John H. Kerr Dam
& Reservoir
Recreational
Facility
Hurricane Fran
Park Restoration –
John H. Kerr, Falls,
B. Everett
The American
Tobacco Trail –
Durham County,
NC
The Rose Walk
Phases I-III – Lake
Junaluska, NC
Tivoli Woods
Recreational Areas
– City of Orlando,
Florida
West Neck Creek
District Park –
Virginia Beach, VA
Winding Creek
Golf Course –
Thomasville, NC
39. Residential Development
Alston Village
Apartments–
Raleigh, NC
Bedford
Community (23
Residential
Designs) –
Raleigh, NC
Sorrento Hills –
Lake County,
Florida
Watkins Park
Apartments –
Raleigh, NC
The Lodge @
Crossroads Pool –
Raleigh, NC
40. Grants
PARTF Grant for The
Knightdale Environmental
Park ($169,000) – Town
of Knightdale, NC
PARTF Grant for The
Sandy Creek Life Long
Learning Center
($250,000) – The City of
Durham, NC