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Our process of developing a plan for the Parker and Terrace sites initially took two paths. First, we wanted to obtain a localized understanding of this site. Through visiting the site, and walking its surrounding neighborhood, we came to understand the existing opportunities and challenges. This also meant a thorough review of community meeting notes where this potential project was discussed. This site is a part of a thriving community, with a distinct set of priorities and goals for future development. Second, given the City of Boston’s E+ Green Communities Program and its effort to bring in a new era of energy positive development, we sought to find the best solution with respect to building orientation and overall site sustainability.
This dual plan for finding optimal community and sustainable benefits led us to put emphasis on finding the best possible placement of the community gardens. A flourishing, active, and safe public garden will establish this site’s prominence and symbolize the broader goals of sustainability. It is in this spirit that our development team has chosen to utilize site 1 for the community garden, while site 2 is designated for residential and mixed use development. Integrated project planning, to our team, means connecting to the neighborhoods.
The approach here is one of a simple, symbiotic urban relationship between public garden and private residences. The placement of the garden and building will optimize solar orientation for both components, where higher, unobstructed facades and roof surfaces get maximum exposure for photovoltaics. Likewise the garden enjoys full exposure throughout the growing season. The two components are interdependent in this setup. The close proximity of the ‘watching eyes’ of these residences will deter illicit activity, while the extension of the public realm into the site provides the units easy access to vibrant outdoor space.
This dual plan for finding optimal community and sustainable benefits led us to put emphasis on finding the best possible placement of the community gardens. A flourishing, active, and safe public garden will establish this site’s prominence and symbolize the broader goals of sustainability. It is in this spirit that our development team has chosen to utilize site 1 for the community garden, while site 2 is designated for residential and mixed use development. Integrated project planning, to our team, means connecting to the neighborhoods.
The approach here is one of a simple, symbiotic urban relationship between public garden and private residences. The placement of the garden and building will optimize solar orientation for both components, where higher, unobstructed facades and roof surfaces get maximum exposure for photovoltaics. Likewise the garden enjoys full exposure throughout the growing season. The two components are interdependent in this setup. The close proximity of the ‘watching eyes’ of these residences will deter illicit activity, while the extension of the public realm into the site provides the units easy access to vibrant outdoor space.
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