Illustration of a watershed on St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands
Plan to rehab a set of failing perennial gardens.
This proposed stairway for the Rail Yard in Shelburne Falls, MA, is meant to connect the parking lot--at the top of the hill--with the road to the village, at the foot of the stairs. Decks take advantage of views of the Deerfield River and create a treehouse affect as walkers move through the canopy layer.
Birdseye view shows the Rail Yard, Shelburne Falls, MA, and the context of the Deerfield River, the dam, and the surrounding village.
The Rail Yard, a parking lot in Shelburne Falls, MA, has no gathering space. By adding a small park, drivers could park at the Rail Yard and walk into the village.
The area surrounding the village green in South Deerfield, MA, is mostly paved--right up to the buildings that surround it. The only trees are in the triangular green section in the center. By adding a greenbelt and more trees, the village could reduce stormwater runoff in nearby waterways.
The high percentage of impervious surface in South Deerfield, MA, has a significant impact on surrounding brooks--as well as the Connecticut River.
Arrows show the complex traffic flow at Point Webster Middle School, Quincy, MA
Residential design concept for a garden that surrounds a backyard deck
Residential design concept for a garden that surrounds a backyard deck