Final Design Concept: Residential Area

Final Concept: Residential Area

1. Cranberry Meadow The forest edge is extended be- tween the northwest edge of Cran- berry Meadow and the new develop- ment to attenuate winter winds and reduce heating energy costs in the winter while also creating more pri- vacy for new and old townhomes. Vegetated wind breaks are installed between the border of Cranberry Meadow closest to townhomes. The meadow’s edge is extended towards the townhomes through the instal- lation of a wildflower border.

2. Lawn Space Large expanses of common lawn become a layered forest planting between the Teaberry and Spice- berry townhome clusters, adding to the existing trees there; the space between Spiceberry and Cranberry townhomes becomes a “wildflower spillway,” soaking up and filtering stormwater from the outlet pipe, while providing a colorful view and diverse pollinator forage.

3. Bassett Brook Drive Swales & Detention Basins The length of Bassett Brook Drive is now bordered by a rain garden swale (an enhanced version of the existing swale) that merges with the wildflower spillway and connects to several detention basins. The swale slows, filters, cools, and absorbs stormwater before any excess water is managed by the detention basins, which are now planted with native plants, serving as bioretention basins. Norway maple street trees have also been replaced by a diverse array of native species. 4

4. Gathering Spaces Areas throughout the property have been identified for gathering spaces to improve accessibility to nearby outdoor seating areas for all residents (see sheet 10 for details). One gathering space, at the end of Bassett Brook Drive connecting to the new development and Mulberry townhomes, could serve as a central meeting space. 1

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5. Townhome Yards

All turf lawn on campus is completely replaced by a low-mow mix, and front yards are enlivened with native plants that provide wildlife habitat, pollinator forage, and winter interest. Townhome residents can choose from a variety of planting patterns that provide a diversified look between homes, while retaining simplicity and balance in the townhome landscape. 6. Florence Road Meadow Upon arrival, residents, staff and visitors pass the Florence Road meadow that is now intensely managed as a wildflower and pollinator meadow. The mead- ow is a welcoming, colorful, and showy feature that highlights the community’s appreciation for its meadows on campus.

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7. Rose Field Rose Field contains some of the best potential farmland with shal- low slopes, open space, road access, water, and no wetlands restrictions. This area is conserved for this pur- pose into the future. A boardwalk is installed between Rose Field and the new development, passing along the newly certified vernal pool, creating connection between communities while providing a recreational and educational feature.