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1:
Internal Courtyard
The internal courtyard between the building units provides
an area of community interaction. Areas such as this create
spaces free from automobile traffic in which children can
congregate safely. A stormwater treatment feature has also
been added to the courtyard to promote watershed protection
education.
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2:
Conservation Area
East Side Close uses the concept of offset density to create
a conservation area occupying more than 50% of the site. It
incorporates: Networked trails connecting to an adjacent green
space of another Preston and Associates project: East Side
Bungalows. |
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3:
Courtyard and Home Design
The Courtyard homes in this project have individual private
courtyards on one side. This allows a further layer of privacy
for each of the building units. One of the design goals of
this project is to provide multiple levels of privacy for
the residents. The individual courtyards, communal courtyard,
and greenspace create these various layers. |
4: Pedestrian
Oriented
The layout of this community was designed to privilege pedestrian
access over automobile access. The amount of paving has been
reduced to restrict the amount of car traffic, and to create
more area for walking paths. Pedestrian oriented communities
create greater community interaction, safer places for children
to play, and a more quiet place to live. |
