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Blue Cross Blue Shield (BSBSC) is a national insurance provider headquartered in Richardson Texas.
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The maintenance area includes 3 acres of wildflowers, a point of local pride.
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Richardson, TX is known for its wildflower festival, a three day music festival that attracts more than 70,000 visitors annually.
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BCBS partners with the city for the wildflower festival, so the company built a permanent wildflower park near the corporate entrance.
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The courtyard sits in the middle of the buildings and the crew had to be safety and security trained to gain access to it.
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The area also includes traditional flowerbeds, 2 acres of fine-cut turf, and 10 acres of tractor mowing.
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To handle the diverse watering needs, including three types of turf, the irrigation system needed 21 zones for drips sprays and routers.
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Crew members regularly reseed and deadhead the wildflower area throughout the year.
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In total, the complex sits on 34 acres of land and represents the consolidation of several offices for the company.
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One of the appeals of the location is the mixture of both native and landscaped plantings.
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The main road in to the complex provides a welcoming approach to the business's headquarters.
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BCBSTX received LEED certification for the construction, and it was important that the company's grounds remain LEED complaint.
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The visual appeal of the grounds is also excellent for employees who work on the property.
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As the headquarters for BCBS in Texas, the campus provides offices for roughly 4,000 employees.