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Abstract
This thesis investigates two potential solutions for the problems of sparse grass cover, soil compaction, tree mortality, and poor drainage within a heavily used quadrangle at the University of Georgia (UGA). Cu-Soil and Netlons Advanced Turf were evaluated on the basis of being retrofitted in the study area in order for water, air, and essential elements to infiltrate into the soil. With either of these sustainable systems in place, people could use the public lawn year-round, while the quadrangles main components of lawn, soil, and trees, would not be irreparably damaged. The final section enumerates the costs for retrofitting each solution.