Andrew Louw | Design Portfolio

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A portfolio of creative and professional work, December 2012

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  • Andrew Louw

    D e s i g n P o r t f o l i o

  • Nicolai Industrial Campus

    Professional Work

    Sachems Path

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    POTENTIALSITE

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    SENSITIVE VEGETATION

    WINTER WINDS

    PUBLIC THROUGHFARE

    SEWER EASEMENT

    SENSITIVE VEGETATION

    5 SIDE SETBACK (R-10) / 10 S

    IDE SETBACK (LUG)

    15 FRONT SETBACK (R-10+LUG)

    HISTORIC BURIAL GROUND

    TO NANTUCKET TO WN

    GRADE DROPS OFF FROM ROAD

    EX ISTING HOUSING AUTHORITY DEVELOPMENT

    TO SIASCONSET

    SUMMER BREEZES

    POTENTIAL DEVELOPMENT

    AREA A

    POTENTIAL DEVELOPMENT

    AREA B

    POTENTIALLY CONNECT FRAGMENTS AND CREATE BUFFER

    DEDICATED BIKE LANE

    Nantucket

    SiasconsetMadaket

    Site

    With a median home price of $1,475,000 as of September, 2008 and rental pr ices ref lect ing high proper ty values, affordable housing on Nantucket has been increasingly di ff icul t to obtain.

    S i te Quick FactsOwner: Nantucket Housing Author i ty

    Team: Housing Assistance Corporat ion, Hyannis (developer) , Coldham and Har tman (Archi tect) , Coplon Associates (Landscape Archi tect)

    Parcel Size: 9.14 acres

    Neighborhood: Sur fs ide Sub-area West

    Zoning distr ict : Land Use General 2 (LUG-2)

    Landscape character: Open plains, quiet and suburban/rural

    S i te ProgramThe program from the cl ient was to provide:

    50 uni ts of affordable housing with one-, two-, and three-bedroom conf igurat ions for diverse groups of owners: s ingle people, young fami l ies, ret i rees

    Parking for residents and vis i tors (65 to 75 vehicles)

    Universal ly accessible s i te to comply wi th ADA requirements

    Shared common recreat ion space

    Safety and ease of maintenance

    Preserve threatened and endangered plant species to greatest extent possible (replant elsewhere on si te i f possible)

    Locate s i tes for chi ldrens play area and community gardens

    Establ ish congruency with histor ic development pattern of the open plains distr ict and Sur fs ide West neighborhood

    S i te AnalysisPrimary f indings of the s i te analysis are as fo l lows:

    s i te iswidely vegetatedwith natural ly occur ing heath speciestypical of the open plains landscape

    asewereasementrunsNEtoSWthroughthesi te, bisect ingi tsarea into two spaces of unequal s ize

    underexist ingzoningregulat ions, thes i tehas15footf ront and5 foot s ide setbacks

    an undeveloped histor ic bur ia l ground l ies to the nor th of thesi te and an exist ing housing author i ty development is adjacent to the s i te on i ts NW border

    the s i te is general ly f lat . The grade slopes away gent ly to thesouth and drops off less gent ly f rom Sur fs ide Road

    thes i tehassandysoi l

    onthes i te seastborder, Sur fs ideRoad(apubl icthoroughfare)is a source of t raff ic noise

    between Sur fs ide Road and the si te boundary is a dedicatedbicycle lane with a median between the road and bicycle path

    there are a number of rare, threatened, or endangered (RTE)species on the si te. Convenient ly, most of these plants are concentrated in one corner of the s i te.

    winter winds come out of thewest and summer breezes comef rom the south

    therearenomajorobstaclesshadingthesi te

    1968 1978 1988 1998 2008

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    8,772

    11,215

    POPULATION TREND

    $$$$$1996 1999 2002 2005 2008

    $ 320,000$ 600,000

    $ 775,000

    $ 1,495,000

    $ 1,475,000

    MEDIAN HOUSE PRICE

    Sachems Path was conceived as a high-densi ty affordable housing neighborhood. Due to the great need for affordable housing on Nantucket, the densi ty intended for the project would not be possible under the exist ing zoning regulat ions. As a resul t , the team used Chapter 40B of the 1969 Massachusetts Comprehensive Permit Act which suppor ts the development of affordable housing to meet state housing goals. The Chapter 40B legis lat ion rejects the Eucl idean paradigm that dominates American land use law; overr iding local zoning that otherwise does not al low affordable housing.

    MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME (2008)

    $69,993

    Sachems PathNantucket, MA

    For tour ism-based economies l ike Nantucket, the market for second homes dr ives up the pr ice of land, housing, and rental homes for residents who l ive and work on the Is land both seasonal ly and year-round.

    The housing cr is is is the pr imary source of most of Nantucket s economic, social and even environmental problems (Ryan 2002). In just the last decade on Nantucket, the local economy generated over 1,200 relat ively low-paying year-round service and trade jobs with few new places to house those workers. L ike other par ts of Massachusetts, the Nantucket affordable housing cr is is resul ted from the increasing housing costs. But unl ike Massachusetts, Nantucket also has two other factors contr ibut ing to th is problem: increasing cost of land and a growing populat ion.

    Site Analysis

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    INTRODUCTION

    Arizona Beach has been a wayside for over one hundred years. This locations recorded history as a resting point dates back to the 1892 expedition of Jedediah Smith. In the 21st century this place still serves as a stopping point - and though the duration and purpose of visitors stay has changed, its magnetism persists.

    Contemporary park design brings with it a myriad of challenges. The primary design goal is to balance natural resource conservation and recreational opportunities. Arizona Beach State Park seeks to expand visitors menu of recreational opportunities while protecting and enhancing the Parks natural resources. The use of raised boardwalks over restored wet prairie and a range of camping options demonstrate strategies that balance both recreation and conservation.

    The proposed program emphasizes low-impact recreation, balances day-use and camping, and calls for increased park development in four phases spanning twenty-five years. The design respects existing recreational uses of the Site with existing infrastructure that caters to the community needs specified in the Curry County Master Plan: increased need for recreation, group camping facilities, and ADA compliant beach access.

    The design preserves the Parks heritage as a wayside, but seeks to provide new visitor experiences through an expanded range of recreational opportunities. A new fishing dock and fish-cleaning station will cater to existing users as a youth fishing pond. Park users will be encouraged to enjoy the pond area while the proposed boardwalk will reduced soil compaction and erosion in the wet prarie. As users wander to the Parks west side, the proposed group shelter intensifies iconic beach views and provides a new visitor experience. This universally accessible structure incorporates day-use restroom facilities and basic amenities.

    From large day-use groups like the Kiwanis Club to overnight and weekend groups like the Northwest Youth Corps, from Father-Son weekend excursions to birdwatching groups, from storm-watchers to a young a couple looking for a new picnic spot; diverse user groups will utilize both existing and new Park facilities.

    To limit the negative impacts associated with automobile and RV traffic, the Parks new circulation design provides universal access while encouraging able-bodied visitors to park their cars and experience the park on foot.

    To unify the Parks East-West dichotomy, vehicular access via the underpass will be restricted in favor of an accessible, pedestrian- and bicycle-friendly path. Myrtle Creeks passage under the highway will be redesigned in accordance with fish barrier mitigation guidelines in the Oregon Plan for Salmon and Watersheds. Creek revegetation will focus on improving canopy cover and reducing sediment loads, two major limiting factors in the recovery of the Oncorhynchus kisutch (Coho Salmon) population. Increased native plant cover will unify fragmented habitat, allowing pollinators and wildlife to move through the Park while improving the human experience.

    Arizona Beach State Park will incorporate new day use and group facilities, yurt camping, short term individual camping, hiking trails with view points, horseshoe pits, as well as ADA compliant beach and pond access. Over two miles of trail system allow visitors to experience the parks diverse natural communities. All of the design elements, park infrastructure, and improvements will enhance the visitor experience and ultimately help bring greater recreational choice to those who visit this part of Oregon Coast.

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    EXISTING CONDITIONS: OVERRUN WITH MOTORIZED TRAFFIC

    A DIVERSE PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES, BUT HOW TO ENJOY THEM WITH ALL THAT TRAFFIC?

    A SIGN OF THE TIMES?

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    Located at the mouth of the Unversity of Oregon campus, 13TH between Kincaid and Alder is amoungst the liveliest streets in Eugene. But this area is overrun with motor traffic. Is it not perhaps time cyclists and pedestrains took back this important public space?

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    EXISTING CONDITIONS: OVERRUN WITH MOTORIZED TRAFFIC

    A DIVERSE PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES, BUT HOW TO ENJOY THEM WITH ALL THAT TRAFFIC?

    A SIGN OF THE TIMES?

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    University of Oregon

    Located at the mouth of the Unversity of Oregon campus, 13TH between Kincaid and Alder is amoungst the liveliest streets in Eugene. But this area is overrun with motor traffic. Is it not perhaps time cyclists and pedestrains took back this important public space?

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    EXISTING CONDITIONS: OVERRUN WITH MOTORIZED TRAFFIC

    A DIVERSE PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES, BUT HOW TO ENJOY THEM WITH ALL THAT TRAFFIC?

    A SIGN OF THE TIMES?

    CIRCULATIONPLANTING

    ALDER STREET

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    A PROCESS FOR INTERVENTION

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    University of Oregon

    University of Oregon

    Located at the mouth of the Unversity of Oregon campus, 13TH between Kincaid and Alder is amoungst the liveliest streets in Eugene. But this area is overrun with motor traffic. Is it not perhaps time cyclists and pedestrains took back this important public space?

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    Educational coreExisting conditions and proposed uses

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    Educational CoreDesign proposal A

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    Educational CoreDesign Proposal B

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    Educational CoreDesign Proposal B

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    sAchems pAth AffordABLe hous ing pro jectnAntucket , mAssAchusetts

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    EX ISTING HOUSING AUTHORITY DEVELOPMENT

    TO SIASCONSET

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    POTENTIAL DEVELOPMENT

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    POTENTIALLY CONNECT FRAGMENTS AND CREATE BUFFER

    DEDICATED BIKE LANE

    Nantucket

    SiasconsetMadaket

    Site

    With a median home price of $1,475,000 as of September, 2008 and rental pr ices ref lect ing high proper ty values, affordable housing on Nantucket has been increasingly di ff icul t to obtain.

    S i te Quick FactsOwner: Nantucket Housing Author i ty

    Team: Housing Assistance Corporat ion, Hyannis (developer) , Coldham and Har tman (Archi tect) , Coplon Associates (Landscape Archi tect)

    Parcel Size: 9.14 acres

    Neighborhood: Sur fs ide Sub-area West

    Zoning distr ict : Land Use General 2 (LUG-2)

    Landscape character: Open plains, quiet and suburban/rural

    S i te ProgramThe program from the cl ient was to provide:

    50 uni ts of affordable housing with one-, two-, and three-bedroom conf igurat ions for diverse groups of owners: s ingle people, young fami l ies, ret i rees

    Parking for residents and vis i tors (65 to 75 vehicles)

    Universal ly accessible s i te to comply wi th ADA requirements

    Shared common recreat ion space

    Safety and ease of maintenance

    Preserve threatened and endangered plant species to greatest extent possible (replant elsewhere on si te i f possible)

    Locate s i tes for chi ldrens play area and community gardens

    Establ ish congruency with histor ic development pattern of the open plains distr ict and Sur fs ide West neighborhood

    S i te AnalysisPrimary f indings of the s i te analysis are as fo l lows:

    s i te iswidely vegetatedwith natural ly occur ing heath speciestypical of the open plains landscape

    asewereasementrunsNEtoSWthroughthesi te, bisect ingi tsarea into two spaces of unequal s ize

    underexist ingzoningregulat ions, thes i tehas15footf ront and5 foot s ide setbacks

    an undeveloped histor ic bur ia l ground l ies to the nor th of thesi te and an exist ing housing author i ty development is adjacent to the s i te on i ts NW border

    the s i te is general ly f lat . The grade slopes away gent ly to thesouth and drops off less gent ly f rom Sur fs ide Road

    thes i tehassandysoi l

    onthes i te seastborder, Sur fs ideRoad(apubl icthoroughfare)is a source of t raff ic noise

    between Sur fs ide Road and the si te boundary is a dedicatedbicycle lane with a median between the road and bicycle path

    there are a number of rare, threatened, or endangered (RTE)species on the si te. Convenient ly, most of these plants are concentrated in one corner of the s i te.

    winter winds come out of thewest and summer breezes comef rom the south

    therearenomajorobstaclesshadingthesi te

    1968 1978 1988 1998 2008

    3.700

    4,800

    6,004

    8,772

    11,215

    POPULATION TREND

    $$$$$1996 1999 2002 2005 2008

    $ 320,000$ 600,000

    $ 775,000

    $ 1,495,000

    $ 1,475,000

    MEDIAN HOUSE PRICE

    Sachems Path was conceived as a high-densi ty affordable housing neighborhood. Due to the great need for affordable housing on Nantucket, the densi ty intended for the project would not be possible under the exist ing zoning regulat ions. As a resul t , the team used Chapter 40B of the 1969 Massachusetts Comprehensive Permit Act which suppor ts the development of affordable housing to meet state housing goals. The Chapter 40B legis lat ion rejects the Eucl idean paradigm that dominates American land use law; overr iding local zoning that otherwise does not al low affordable housing.

    MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME (2008)

    $69,993

    Sachems PathNantucket, MA

    For tour ism-based economies l ike Nantucket, the market for second homes dr ives up the pr ice of land, housing, and rental homes for residents who l ive and work on the Is land both seasonal ly and year-round.

    The housing cr is is is the pr imary source of most of Nantucket s economic, social and even environmental problems (Ryan 2002). In just the last decade on Nantucket, the local economy generated over 1,200 relat ively low-paying year-round service and trade jobs with few new places to house those workers. L ike other par ts of Massachusetts, the Nantucket affordable housing cr is is resul ted from the increasing housing costs. But unl ike Massachusetts, Nantucket also has two other factors contr ibut ing to th is problem: increasing cost of land and a growing populat ion.

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    15 FRONT SETBACK (R-10+LUG)

    HISTORIC BURIAL GROUND

    TO NANTUCKET TO WN

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    EX ISTING HOUSING AUTHORITY DEVELOPMENT

    TO SIASCONSET

    SUMMER BREEZES

    POTENTIAL DEVELOPMENT

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    POTENTIALLY CONNECT FRAGMENTS AND CREATE BUFFER

    DEDICATED BIKE LANE

    Nantucket

    SiasconsetMadaket

    Site

    With a median home price of $1,475,000 as of September, 2008 and rental pr ices ref lect ing high proper ty values, affordable housing on Nantucket has been increasingly di ff icul t to obtain.

    S i te Quick FactsOwner: Nantucket Housing Author i ty

    Team: Housing Assistance Corporat ion, Hyannis (developer) , Coldham and Har tman (Archi tect) , Coplon Associates (Landscape Archi tect)

    Parcel Size: 9.14 acres

    Neighborhood: Sur fs ide Sub-area West

    Zoning distr ict : Land Use General 2 (LUG-2)

    Landscape character: Open plains, quiet and suburban/rural

    S i te ProgramThe program from the cl ient was to provide:

    50 uni ts of affordable housing with one-, two-, and three-bedroom conf igurat ions for diverse groups of owners: s ingle people, young fami l ies, ret i rees

    Parking for residents and vis i tors (65 to 75 vehicles)

    Universal ly accessible s i te to comply wi th ADA requirements

    Shared common recreat ion space

    Safety and ease of maintenance

    Preserve threatened and endangered plant species to greatest extent possible (replant elsewhere on si te i f possible)

    Locate s i tes for chi ldrens play area and community gardens

    Establ ish congruency with histor ic development pattern of the open plains distr ict and Sur fs ide West neighborhood

    S i te AnalysisPrimary f indings of the s i te analysis are as fo l lows:

    s i te iswidely vegetatedwith natural ly occur ing heath speciestypical of the open plains landscape

    asewereasementrunsNEtoSWthroughthesi te, bisect ingi tsarea into two spaces of unequal s ize

    underexist ingzoningregulat ions, thes i tehas15footf ront and5 foot s ide setbacks

    an undeveloped histor ic bur ia l ground l ies to the nor th of thesi te and an exist ing housing author i ty development is adjacent to the s i te on i ts NW border

    the s i te is general ly f lat . The grade slopes away gent ly to thesouth and drops off less gent ly f rom Sur fs ide Road

    thes i tehassandysoi l

    onthes i te seastborder, Sur fs ideRoad(apubl icthoroughfare)is a source of t raff ic noise

    between Sur fs ide Road and the si te boundary is a dedicatedbicycle lane with a median between the road and bicycle path

    there are a number of rare, threatened, or endangered (RTE)species on the si te. Convenient ly, most of these plants are concentrated in one corner of the s i te.

    winter winds come out of thewest and summer breezes comef rom the south

    therearenomajorobstaclesshadingthesi te

    1968 1978 1988 1998 2008

    3.700

    4,800

    6,004

    8,772

    11,215

    POPULATION TREND

    $$$$$1996 1999 2002 2005 2008

    $ 320,000$ 600,000

    $ 775,000

    $ 1,495,000

    $ 1,475,000

    MEDIAN HOUSE PRICE

    Sachems Path was conceived as a high-densi ty affordable housing neighborhood. Due to the great need for affordable housing on Nantucket, the densi ty intended for the project would not be possible under the exist ing zoning regulat ions. As a resul t , the team used Chapter 40B of the 1969 Massachusetts Comprehensive Permit Act which suppor ts the development of affordable housing to meet state housing goals. The Chapter 40B legis lat ion rejects the Eucl idean paradigm that dominates American land use law; overr iding local zoning that otherwise does not al low affordable housing.

    MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME (2008)

    $69,993

    Sachems PathNantucket, MA

    For tour ism-based economies l ike Nantucket, the market for second homes dr ives up the pr ice of land, housing, and rental homes for residents who l ive and work on the Is land both seasonal ly and year-round.

    The housing cr is is is the pr imary source of most of Nantucket s economic, social and even environmental problems (Ryan 2002). In just the last decade on Nantucket, the local economy generated over 1,200 relat ively low-paying year-round service and trade jobs with few new places to house those workers. L ike other par ts of Massachusetts, the Nantucket affordable housing cr is is resul ted from the increasing housing costs. But unl ike Massachusetts, Nantucket also has two other factors contr ibut ing to th is problem: increasing cost of land and a growing populat ion.

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    SEWER EASEMENT

    SENSITIVE VEGETATION

    5 SIDE SETBACK (R-10) / 10 S

    IDE SETBACK (LUG)

    15 FRONT SETBACK (R-10+LUG)

    HISTORIC BURIAL GROUND

    TO NANTUCKET TO WN

    GRADE DROPS OFF FROM ROAD

    EX ISTING HOUSING AUTHORITY DEVELOPMENT

    TO SIASCONSET

    SUMMER BREEZES

    POTENTIAL DEVELOPMENT

    AREA A

    POTENTIAL DEVELOPMENT

    AREA B

    POTENTIALLY CONNECT FRAGMENTS AND CREATE BUFFER

    DEDICATED BIKE LANE

    Nantucket

    SiasconsetMadaket

    Site

    With a median home price of $1,475,000 as of September, 2008 and rental pr ices ref lect ing high proper ty values, affordable housing on Nantucket has been increasingly di ff icul t to obtain.

    S i te Quick FactsOwner: Nantucket Housing Author i ty

    Team: Housing Assistance Corporat ion, Hyannis (developer) , Coldham and Har tman (Archi tect) , Coplon Associates (Landscape Archi tect)

    Parcel Size: 9.14 acres

    Neighborhood: Sur fs ide Sub-area West

    Zoning distr ict : Land Use General 2 (LUG-2)

    Landscape character: Open plains, quiet and suburban/rural

    S i te ProgramThe program from the cl ient was to provide:

    50 uni ts of affordable housing with one-, two-, and three-bedroom conf igurat ions for diverse groups of owners: s ingle people, young fami l ies, ret i rees

    Parking for residents and vis i tors (65 to 75 vehicles)

    Universal ly accessible s i te to comply wi th ADA requirements

    Shared common recreat ion space

    Safety and ease of maintenance

    Preserve threatened and endangered plant species to greatest extent possible (replant elsewhere on si te i f possible)

    Locate s i tes for chi ldrens play area and community gardens

    Establ ish congruency with histor ic development pattern of the open plains distr ict and Sur fs ide West neighborhood

    S i te AnalysisPrimary f indings of the s i te analysis are as fo l lows:

    s i te iswidely vegetatedwith natural ly occur ing heath speciestypical of the open plains landscape

    asewereasementrunsNEtoSWthroughthesi te, bisect ingi tsarea into two spaces of unequal s ize

    underexist ingzoningregulat ions, thes i tehas15footf ront and5 foot s ide setbacks

    an undeveloped histor ic bur ia l ground l ies to the nor th of thesi te and an exist ing housing author i ty development is adjacent to the s i te on i ts NW border

    the si te is general ly f lat . The grade slopes away gent ly to thesouth and drops off less gent ly f rom Sur fs ide Road

    thesi tehassandysoi l

    onthesi te seastborder, Sur fs ideRoad(apubl icthoroughfare)is a source of t raff ic noise

    between Sur fs ide Road and the si te boundary is a dedicatedbicycle lane with a median between the road and bicycle path

    there are a number of rare, threatened, or endangered (RTE)species on the si te. Convenient ly, most of these plants are concentrated in one corner of the s i te.

    winter winds come out of thewest and summer breezes comef rom the south

    therearenomajorobstaclesshadingthesi te

    1968 1978 1988 1998 2008

    3.700

    4,800

    6,004

    8,772

    11,215

    POPULATION TREND

    $$$$$1996 1999 2002 2005 2008

    $ 320,000$ 600,000

    $ 775,000

    $ 1,495,000

    $ 1,475,000

    MEDIAN HOUSE PRICE

    Sachems Path was conceived as a high-densi ty affordable housing neighborhood. Due to the great need for affordable housing on Nantucket, the densi ty intended for the project would not be possible under the exist ing zoning regulat ions. As a resul t , the team used Chapter 40B of the 1969 Massachusetts Comprehensive Permit Act which suppor ts the development of affordable housing to meet state housing goals. The Chapter 40B legis lat ion rejects the Eucl idean paradigm that dominates American land use law; overr iding local zoning that otherwise does not al low affordable housing.

    MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME (2008)

    $69,993

    Sachems PathNantucket, MA

    For tour ism-based economies l ike Nantucket, the market for second homes dr ives up the pr ice of land, housing, and rental homes for residents who l ive and work on the Is land both seasonal ly and year-round.

    The housing cr is is is the pr imary source of most of Nantucket s economic, social and even environmental problems (Ryan 2002). In just the last decade on Nantucket, the local economy generated over 1,200 relat ively low-paying year-round service and trade jobs with few new places to house those workers. L ike other par ts of Massachusetts, the Nantucket affordable housing cr is is resul ted from the increasing housing costs. But unl ike Massachusetts, Nantucket also has two other factors contr ibut ing to th is problem: increasing cost of land and a growing populat ion.

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    SENSITIVE VEGETATION

    WINTER WINDS

    PUBLIC THROUGHFARE

    SEWER EASEMENT

    SENSITIVE VEGETATION

    5 SIDE SETBACK (R-10) / 10 S

    IDE SETBACK (LUG)

    15 FRONT SETBACK (R-10+LUG)

    HISTORIC BURIAL GROUND

    TO NANTUCKET TO WN

    GRADE DROPS OFF FROM ROAD

    EX ISTING HOUSING AUTHORITY DEVELOPMENT

    TO SIASCONSET

    SUMMER BREEZES

    POTENTIAL DEVELOPMENT

    AREA A

    POTENTIAL DEVELOPMENT

    AREA B

    POTENTIALLY CONNECT FRAGMENTS AND CREATE BUFFER

    DEDICATED BIKE LANE

    Nantucket

    SiasconsetMadaket

    Site

    With a median home price of $1,475,000 as of September, 2008 and rental pr ices ref lect ing high proper ty values, affordable housing on Nantucket has been increasingly di ff icul t to obtain.

    S i te Quick FactsOwner: Nantucket Housing Author i ty

    Team: Housing Assistance Corporat ion, Hyannis (developer) , Coldham and Har tman (Archi tect) , Coplon Associates (Landscape Archi tect)

    Parcel Size: 9.14 acres

    Neighborhood: Sur fs ide Sub-area West

    Zoning distr ict : Land Use General 2 (LUG-2)

    Landscape character: Open plains, quiet and suburban/rural

    S i te ProgramThe program from the cl ient was to provide:

    50 uni ts of affordable housing with one-, two-, and three-bedroom conf igurat ions for diverse groups of owners: s ingle people, young fami l ies, ret i rees

    Parking for residents and vis i tors (65 to 75 vehicles)

    Universal ly accessible s i te to comply wi th ADA requirements

    Shared common recreat ion space

    Safety and ease of maintenance

    Preserve threatened and endangered plant species to greatest extent possible (replant elsewhere on si te i f possible)

    Locate s i tes for chi ldrens play area and community gardens

    Establ ish congruency with histor ic development pattern of the open plains distr ict and Sur fs ide West neighborhood

    S i te AnalysisPrimary f indings of the s i te analysis are as fo l lows:

    s i te iswidely vegetatedwith natural ly occur ing heath speciestypical of the open plains landscape

    asewereasementrunsNEtoSWthroughthesi te, bisect ingi tsarea into two spaces of unequal s ize

    underexist ingzoningregulat ions, thes i tehas15footf ront and5 foot s ide setbacks

    an undeveloped histor ic bur ia l ground l ies to the nor th of thesi te and an exist ing housing author i ty development is adjacent to the s i te on i ts NW border

    the s i te is general ly f lat . The grade slopes away gent ly to thesouth and drops off less gent ly f rom Sur fs ide Road

    thes i tehassandysoi l

    onthes i te seastborder, Sur fs ideRoad(apubl icthoroughfare)is a source of t raff ic noise

    between Sur fs ide Road and the si te boundary is a dedicatedbicycle lane with a median between the road and bicycle path

    there are a number of rare, threatened, or endangered (RTE)species on the si te. Convenient ly, most of these plants are concentrated in one corner of the s i te.

    winter winds come out of thewest and summer breezes comef rom the south

    therearenomajorobstaclesshadingthesi te

    1968 1978 1988 1998 2008

    3.700

    4,800

    6,004

    8,772

    11,215

    POPULATION TREND

    $$$$$1996 1999 2002 2005 2008

    $ 320,000$ 600,000

    $ 775,000

    $ 1,495,000

    $ 1,475,000

    MEDIAN HOUSE PRICE

    Sachems Path was conceived as a high-densi ty affordable housing neighborhood. Due to the great need for affordable housing on Nantucket, the densi ty intended for the project would not be possible under the exist ing zoning regulat ions. As a resul t , the team used Chapter 40B of the 1969 Massachusetts Comprehensive Permit Act which suppor ts the development of affordable housing to meet state housing goals. The Chapter 40B legis lat ion rejects the Eucl idean paradigm that dominates American land use law; overr iding local zoning that otherwise does not al low affordable housing.

    MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME (2008)

    $69,993

    Sachems PathNantucket, MA

    For tour ism-based economies l ike Nantucket, the market for second homes dr ives up the pr ice of land, housing, and rental homes for residents who l ive and work on the Is land both seasonal ly and year-round.

    The housing cr is is is the pr imary source of most of Nantucket s economic, social and even environmental problems (Ryan 2002). In just the last decade on Nantucket, the local economy generated over 1,200 relat ively low-paying year-round service and trade jobs with few new places to house those workers. L ike other par ts of Massachusetts, the Nantucket affordable housing cr is is resul ted from the increasing housing costs. But unl ike Massachusetts, Nantucket also has two other factors contr ibut ing to th is problem: increasing cost of land and a growing populat ion.

    Site Analysis

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    Nantucket Elementary School

    I am the man from Nantucket...what do I need?

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    Conserved Land Sewer District

    Parcels meet criteria (208)

    Parcels best suited for development (31) Wetlands

    Parcels

    This map shows those parcels on Nantucket that meet the criteria for developing aordable housing. To be considered, each parcel of land should be located within the towns sewer district and have access to town water; should be vacant and located on existing roads; should not contain or border wetlands; should have access to sidewalks and bicycle paths; should be in close proximity to every-day amenities; and have good sun exposure.

    Nantucket Affordability Analysis

    Sachems Path Site

    What is Affordabi l i ty?Affordable homes must be located close to the workplace and everyday amenit ies. Potent ia l buyers must be able to afford the cost-of- l iv ing beyond house payments: housing is not affordable i f residents cannot afford to l ive there af ter they move in.

    There are many factors that contr ibute to the cost of a home. To reduce costs associated with new construct ion, developers can use new design and construct ion techniques, local bui lding mater ia ls, wiser land-use and management techniques, and f inancial programs.

    Local bui lding mater ia ls are much cheaper than impor ted mater ia ls. On Nantucket, i t may be di ff icul t to avoid impor t ing mater ia ls, but local ly sourced mater ia ls should be used for construct ion purposes whenever possible.

    Promote walk- and bikeabi l i tyAlthough the si te is on the edge of town (where the cost of land is lower), i t is not so far out as to prohibi t walk ing and bicycl ing as pr imary, everyday modes of t ranspor tat ion. The town of Nantucket has excel lent bicycle infrastructure.

    The above amenit ies context map and walking and cycl ing study show the locat ion of some typical everyday amenit ies that residents of the housing development may need. The graph indicates the t ime required to reach those amenit ies by walk ing, bik ing, or dr iv ing.

    Most common amenit ies l ike schools, a grocery store, and beaches are wi th in walk ing distance of the s i te. The data show that the f lat terrain of the Is land and exist ing bicycle infrastructure of ten make cycl ing the most t ime effect iveand sustainablemeans of t ranspor tat ion.

    Final Site Plan

    Amenities Context Map

    Walking and Cycling Study

  • + + = DIVERSE CONFIGURATIONS

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    MUD ROOM/AIR-LOCK or

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    GARAGE

    FREESTANDING HOUSE w/ MUD ROOM

    FREESTANDING HOUSE

    FREESTANDING HOUSE w/ MUD ROOM + GARAGE

    SEMI-DETACHED HOUSE w/ MUD ROOM

    SEMI-DETACHED HOUSE w/ SINGLE GARAGE + MUD ROOM/PORCH

    SEMI-DETACHED HOUSE w/ SINGLE GARAGE

    SEMI-DETACHED HOUSE w/ SINGLE + DOUBLE GARAGE + MUD ROOM/PORCH

    SEMI-DETACHED HOUSE w/ SINGLE + DOUBLE GARAGE

    S A C H E M S P AT HHOUSING TYPOLOGIES

    PARKINGA

    ENTRANCE A

    PEDESTRIAN STREET

    COMMUNITY COMMON

    COMMUNITY COMMON

    PARKING B

    walk-to remote parkingwalk-to street parkingdrive-up

    PEDESTRIAN STREET

    STREETSCAPE WITH DRIVE-UP ACCESS

    (28 UNITS)

    SHARED COMMUNITY COMMON PARK AND WALK WITH REMOTE PARKING (11 UNITS)

    SHARED COMMUNITY COMMON PARK AND WALK WITH STREET

    PARKING (11 UNITS)

    PEDESTRIAN STREET

    ONE-WAY AUTO TRAFFIC

    FIRE EGRESS

    FIRE EGRESS

    FIRE EGRESS

    PARKING A

    PARKING B

    ENTRANCE B

    PEDESTRIAN STREET

    PRESERVED OPEN SPACE

    COMMUNITY COMMON

    COMMUNITY COMMON

    ENTRANCE A

    SHARED COMMUNITY COMMON PARK AND WALK WITH REMOTE PARKING (14 UNITS)

    walk-up

    PARKINGFOR 10 - 15

    CARS

    ADA PARKING

    ENTRANCE B

    COMMUNITY COMMON

    ENTRANCE A

    DRIVE-UP

    FIRE EGRESS

    FIRE EGRESS

    Program Statement Design Objective Pros Cons

    50 units of affordable housing with 1,2 ,and 3 bedroom configurations for diverse groups of owners: single people, young families, retirees

    Parking for 65 to 75 vehicles

    Shared common recreational space

    Provide safety and ease of maintenance

    Preserve threatened and endangered plant species to greatest extent possible (replant elsewhere on site if possible)

    Prohibit structures on sewer easement

    Provide ADA accessible site

    Establish congruency with historic development pattern of open plains district

    Promote walkability

    Preserve open space

    Provide sufficient access for snow removal and fire trucks

    Create vehicle multiple entrances

    Screen utilitarian functions

    Foster relationship with larger community via Surfside Road

    Consider environmental factors (wind, solar orientation)

    Buffer road noise

    Preserve open space

    Safe, vibrant streetscape

    Shared community common space

    Different housing arrangements to suit different demographic groups (young families, single people, retirees)

    Creates microclimate ideal for year-round outdoor activity space

    Simple circulation

    Smaller lot sizes and increased density

    No drive-up option may turn away potential buyers

    Limited private outdoor space

    Limited outdoor storage space

    Two loops create segregated relationship

    Program Statement Design Objective Pros Cons

    50 units of affordable housing with 1,2 ,and 3 bedroom configurations for diverse groups of owners: single people, young families, retirees

    Parking for 65 to 75 vehicles

    Shared common recreational space

    Provide safety and ease of maintenance

    Preserve threatened and endangered plant species to greatest extent possible (replant elsewhere on site if possible)

    Prohibit structures on sewer easement

    Provide ADA accessible site

    Establish congruency with historic development pattern of open plains district

    Provide drive to access for all units but promote walkability

    Minimize visual impact of automobile

    Separate transportation users

    Provide sufficient access for snow removal and fire trucks

    Create vehicle multiple entrances

    Screen utilitarian functions

    Offer housing typologies that add functional and visual diversity

    Foster relationship with larger community via Surfside Road

    Consider environmental factors (wind, solar orientation)

    Buffer road noise

    Preserve open space

    Safe, vibrant streetscape

    Shared community common space

    Different housing typologies to suit different demographic groups (young families, single people, retirees)

    Zero lot lines allow for diverse ownership and typology options and larger lot sizes

    Creates microclimate ideal for year-round outdoor activity space

    Simple circulation

    Larger lot sizes prevent preservation of open space

    No walk-to/pedestrian unit option may turn away potential buyers

    Limited private outdoor space

    Limited outdoor storage space

    Program Statement Design Objective Pros Cons

    50 units of affordable housing with 1,2 ,and 3 bedroom configurations for diverse groups of owners: single people, young families, retirees

    Parking for 65 75 vehicles (including 20 spaces for walk-to units)

    Shared common recreational space

    Provide access options for house owners with diverse preferences

    Provide safety and ease of maintenance

    Preserve threatened and endangered plant species to greatest extent possible (replant elsewhere on site if possible)

    Prohibit structures on sewer easement

    Provide ADA access

    Foster relationship with historic development pattern

    Create drive-up and walk-to options

    Provide drive to access for all units but promote walkability

    Minimize visual impact of automobile

    Separate transportation users

    Offer housing typologies that add functional and visual diversity

    Provide sufficient access for snow removal and fire vehicles

    Screen utilitarian functions

    Foster relationship to Surfside Road

    Consider environmental factors (wind, solar orientation)

    Buffer road noise

    Safe, vibrant streetscape

    Shared community common space

    Different housing typologies suit different preferences (young families, single people, retirees)

    Zero lot lines allow for diverse ownership and typology options and larger lot sizes

    Two options for walk-to units improve relationship with drive-up units

    Larger lot sizes prevent preservation of open space

    Limited open space

    DESIGN OBJECTIVESFoster relat ionship wi th larger community v ia Sur fs ide Road

    The pr imary qual i t ies of the open plains landscape are expansiveness, t ightness, and lowness. Open plains are character ized by low height vegetat ion predominant ly of the heath plant community.

    Since the area is comprised largely of smal l , large- lot subdivis ions, the development pattern is suburban. The si te of Sachems Path is on the nor thern edge of the Sur fs ide West area and development nor th of Sur fs ide Road, toward the town center of Nantucket, is more dense. As a resul t , i t is f i t t ing taht th is s i te wi l l be more densely developed than parcels fur ther south in the Sur fs ide West area.

    Protect rare, threatened, and endangered species

    Nantucket s physical isolat ion f rom the mainland al lows for a wide range of genet ic and biological diversi ty. Abot ic factors, l ike the Is lands geologic history, have created a cornucopia of dist inct ive f lora and fauna that occupy niches near the geographical and cl imatological nor thern and southern l imi ts of their ranges. Many of these species are regional ly rare. In fact , there are more Massachusetts state-l is ted rare, threatened, and endangered species (RTE) on Nantucket than in any other county in the state. Some of the RTE species found on the si te include:

    A-Typical

    Various housing typologies were considered for the s i te. To achieve the desired housing densi ty, semi-detached duplex uni tseither separated by a garage or mudroomwere suggested. Duplex uni ts lower construct ion costs and save energy ( through shared ut i l i t ies). Whi le a three-garage opt ion was considered, the v isual and cost impact outweighed the potent ia l benef i ts.

    Amelanchier nantucketensis(Nantucket shadbush)

    Crocanthemum dumosum (bushy rockrose)

    Liatris scariosa (New England blazing star)

    Conceptual Site Plan Option A

    Conceptual Site Plan Option B

    Conceptual Site Plan Option C

    + + = DIVERSE CONFIGURATIONS

    BASICHOUSING UNIT

    MUD ROOM/AIR-LOCK or

    PORCH

    GARAGE

    FREESTANDING HOUSE w/ MUD ROOM

    FREESTANDING HOUSE

    FREESTANDING HOUSE w/ MUD ROOM + GARAGE

    SEMI-DETACHED HOUSE w/ MUD ROOM

    SEMI-DETACHED HOUSE w/ SINGLE GARAGE + MUD ROOM/PORCH

    SEMI-DETACHED HOUSE w/ SINGLE GARAGE

    SEMI-DETACHED HOUSE w/ SINGLE + DOUBLE GARAGE + MUD ROOM/PORCH

    SEMI-DETACHED HOUSE w/ SINGLE + DOUBLE GARAGE

    S A C H E M S P AT HHOUSING TYPOLOGIES

    PARKINGA

    ENTRANCE A

    PEDESTRIAN STREET

    COMMUNITY COMMON

    COMMUNITY COMMON

    PARKING B

    walk-to remote parkingwalk-to street parkingdrive-up

    PEDESTRIAN STREET

    STREETSCAPE WITH DRIVE-UP ACCESS

    (28 UNITS)

    SHARED COMMUNITY COMMON PARK AND WALK WITH REMOTE PARKING (11 UNITS)

    SHARED COMMUNITY COMMON PARK AND WALK WITH STREET

    PARKING (11 UNITS)

    PEDESTRIAN STREET

    ONE-WAY AUTO TRAFFIC

    FIRE EGRESS

    FIRE EGRESS

    FIRE EGRESS

    PARKING A

    PARKING B

    ENTRANCE B

    PEDESTRIAN STREET

    PRESERVED OPEN SPACE

    COMMUNITY COMMON

    COMMUNITY COMMON

    ENTRANCE A

    SHARED COMMUNITY COMMON PARK AND WALK WITH REMOTE PARKING (14 UNITS)

    walk-up

    PARKINGFOR 10 - 15

    CARS

    ADA PARKING

    ENTRANCE B

    COMMUNITY COMMON

    ENTRANCE A

    DRIVE-UP

    FIRE EGRESS

    FIRE EGRESS

    Program Statement Design Objective Pros Cons

    50 units of affordable housing with 1,2 ,and 3 bedroom configurations for diverse groups of owners: single people, young families, retirees

    Parking for 65 to 75 vehicles

    Shared common recreational space

    Provide safety and ease of maintenance

    Preserve threatened and endangered plant species to greatest extent possible (replant elsewhere on site if possible)

    Prohibit structures on sewer easement

    Provide ADA accessible site

    Establish congruency with historic development pattern of open plains district

    Promote walkability

    Preserve open space

    Provide sufficient access for snow removal and fire trucks

    Create vehicle multiple entrances

    Screen utilitarian functions

    Foster relationship with larger community via Surfside Road

    Consider environmental factors (wind, solar orientation)

    Buffer road noise

    Preserve open space

    Safe, vibrant streetscape

    Shared community common space

    Different housing arrangements to suit different demographic groups (young families, single people, retirees)

    Creates microclimate ideal for year-round outdoor activity space

    Simple circulation

    Smaller lot sizes and increased density

    No drive-up option may turn away potential buyers

    Limited private outdoor space

    Limited outdoor storage space

    Two loops create segregated relationship

    Program Statement Design Objective Pros Cons

    50 units of affordable housing with 1,2 ,and 3 bedroom configurations for diverse groups of owners: single people, young families, retirees

    Parking for 65 to 75 vehicles

    Shared common recreational space

    Provide safety and ease of maintenance

    Preserve threatened and endangered plant species to greatest extent possible (replant elsewhere on site if possible)

    Prohibit structures on sewer easement

    Provide ADA accessible site

    Establish congruency with historic development pattern of open plains district

    Provide drive to access for all units but promote walkability

    Minimize visual impact of automobile

    Separate transportation users

    Provide sufficient access for snow removal and fire trucks

    Create vehicle multiple entrances

    Screen utilitarian functions

    Offer housing typologies that add functional and visual diversity

    Foster relationship with larger community via Surfside Road

    Consider environmental factors (wind, solar orientation)

    Buffer road noise

    Preserve open space

    Safe, vibrant streetscape

    Shared community common space

    Different housing typologies to suit different demographic groups (young families, single people, retirees)

    Zero lot lines allow for diverse ownership and typology options and larger lot sizes

    Creates microclimate ideal for year-round outdoor activity space

    Simple circulation

    Larger lot sizes prevent preservation of open space

    No walk-to/pedestrian unit option may turn away potential buyers

    Limited private outdoor space

    Limited outdoor storage space

    Program Statement Design Objective Pros Cons

    50 units of affordable housing with 1,2 ,and 3 bedroom configurations for diverse groups of owners: single people, young families, retirees

    Parking for 65 75 vehicles (including 20 spaces for walk-to units)

    Shared common recreational space

    Provide access options for house owners with diverse preferences

    Provide safety and ease of maintenance

    Preserve threatened and endangered plant species to greatest extent possible (replant elsewhere on site if possible)

    Prohibit structures on sewer easement

    Provide ADA access

    Foster relationship with historic development pattern

    Create drive-up and walk-to options

    Provide drive to access for all units but promote walkability

    Minimize visual impact of automobile

    Separate transportation users

    Offer housing typologies that add functional and visual diversity

    Provide sufficient access for snow removal and fire vehicles

    Screen utilitarian functions

    Foster relationship to Surfside Road

    Consider environmental factors (wind, solar orientation)

    Buffer road noise

    Safe, vibrant streetscape

    Shared community common space

    Different housing typologies suit different preferences (young families, single people, retirees)

    Zero lot lines allow for diverse ownership and typology options and larger lot sizes

    Two options for walk-to units improve relationship with drive-up units

    Larger lot sizes prevent preservation of open space

    Limited open space

    DESIGN OBJECTIVESFoster relat ionship wi th larger community v ia Sur fs ide Road

    The pr imary qual i t ies of the open plains landscape are expansiveness, t ightness, and lowness. Open plains are character ized by low height vegetat ion predominant ly of the heath plant community.

    Since the area is comprised largely of smal l , large- lot subdivis ions, the development pattern is suburban. The si te of Sachems Path is on the nor thern edge of the Sur fs ide West area and development nor th of Sur fs ide Road, toward the town center of Nantucket, is more dense. As a resul t , i t is f i t t ing taht th is s i te wi l l be more densely developed than parcels fur ther south in the Sur fs ide West area.

    Protect rare, threatened, and endangered species

    Nantucket s physical isolat ion f rom the mainland al lows for a wide range of genet ic and biological diversi ty. Abot ic factors, l ike the Is lands geologic history, have created a cornucopia of dist inct ive f lora and fauna that occupy niches near the geographical and cl imatological nor thern and southern l imi ts of their ranges. Many of these species are regional ly rare. In fact , there are more Massachusetts state-l is ted rare, threatened, and endangered species (RTE) on Nantucket than in any other county in the state. Some of the RTE species found on the si te include:

    A-Typical

    Various housing typologies were considered for the s i te. To achieve the desired housing densi ty, semi-detached duplex uni tseither separated by a garage or mudroomwere suggested. Duplex uni ts lower construct ion costs and save energy ( through shared ut i l i t ies). Whi le a three-garage opt ion was considered, the v isual and cost impact outweighed the potent ia l benef i ts.

    Amelanchier nantucketensis(Nantucket shadbush)

    Crocanthemum dumosum (bushy rockrose)

    Liatris scariosa (New England blazing star)

    Conceptual Site Plan Option A

    Conceptual Site Plan Option B

    Conceptual Site Plan Option C

    + + = DIVERSE CONFIGURATIONS

    BASICHOUSING UNIT

    MUD ROOM/AIR-LOCK or

    PORCH

    GARAGE

    FREESTANDING HOUSE w/ MUD ROOM

    FREESTANDING HOUSE

    FREESTANDING HOUSE w/ MUD ROOM + GARAGE

    SEMI-DETACHED HOUSE w/ MUD ROOM

    SEMI-DETACHED HOUSE w/ SINGLE GARAGE + MUD ROOM/PORCH

    SEMI-DETACHED HOUSE w/ SINGLE GARAGE

    SEMI-DETACHED HOUSE w/ SINGLE + DOUBLE GARAGE + MUD ROOM/PORCH

    SEMI-DETACHED HOUSE w/ SINGLE + DOUBLE GARAGE

    S A C H E M S P AT HHOUSING TYPOLOGIES

    PARKINGA

    ENTRANCE A

    PEDESTRIAN STREET

    COMMUNITY COMMON

    COMMUNITY COMMON

    PARKING B

    walk-to remote parkingwalk-to street parkingdrive-up

    PEDESTRIAN STREET

    STREETSCAPE WITH DRIVE-UP ACCESS

    (28 UNITS)

    SHARED COMMUNITY COMMON PARK AND WALK WITH REMOTE PARKING (11 UNITS)

    SHARED COMMUNITY COMMON PARK AND WALK WITH STREET

    PARKING (11 UNITS)

    PEDESTRIAN STREET

    ONE-WAY AUTO TRAFFIC

    FIRE EGRESS

    FIRE EGRESS

    FIRE EGRESS

    PARKING A

    PARKING B

    ENTRANCE B

    PEDESTRIAN STREET

    PRESERVED OPEN SPACE

    COMMUNITY COMMON

    COMMUNITY COMMON

    ENTRANCE A

    SHARED COMMUNITY COMMON PARK AND WALK WITH REMOTE PARKING (14 UNITS)

    walk-up

    PARKINGFOR 10 - 15

    CARS

    ADA PARKING

    ENTRANCE B

    COMMUNITY COMMON

    ENTRANCE A

    DRIVE-UP

    FIRE EGRESS

    FIRE EGRESS

    Program Statement Design Objective Pros Cons

    50 units of affordable housing with 1,2 ,and 3 bedroom configurations for diverse groups of owners: single people, young families, retirees

    Parking for 65 to 75 vehicles

    Shared common recreational space

    Provide safety and ease of maintenance

    Preserve threatened and endangered plant species to greatest extent possible (replant elsewhere on site if possible)

    Prohibit structures on sewer easement

    Provide ADA accessible site

    Establish congruency with historic development pattern of open plains district

    Promote walkability

    Preserve open space

    Provide sufficient access for snow removal and fire trucks

    Create vehicle multiple entrances

    Screen utilitarian functions

    Foster relationship with larger community via Surfside Road

    Consider environmental factors (wind, solar orientation)

    Buffer road noise

    Preserve open space

    Safe, vibrant streetscape

    Shared community common space

    Different housing arrangements to suit different demographic groups (young families, single people, retirees)

    Creates microclimate ideal for year-round outdoor activity space

    Simple circulation

    Smaller lot sizes and increased density

    No drive-up option may turn away potential buyers

    Limited private outdoor space

    Limited outdoor storage space

    Two loops create segregated relationship

    Program Statement Design Objective Pros Cons

    50 units of affordable housing with 1,2 ,and 3 bedroom configurations for diverse groups of owners: single people, young families, retirees

    Parking for 65 to 75 vehicles

    Shared common recreational space

    Provide safety and ease of maintenance

    Preserve threatened and endangered plant species to greatest extent possible (replant elsewhere on site if possible)

    Prohibit structures on sewer easement

    Provide ADA accessible site

    Establish congruency with historic development pattern of open plains district

    Provide drive to access for all units but promote walkability

    Minimize visual impact of automobile

    Separate transportation users

    Provide sufficient access for snow removal and fire trucks

    Create vehicle multiple entrances

    Screen utilitarian functions

    Offer housing typologies that add functional and visual diversity

    Foster relationship with larger community via Surfside Road

    Consider environmental factors (wind, solar orientation)

    Buffer road noise

    Preserve open space

    Safe, vibrant streetscape

    Shared community common space

    Different housing typologies to suit different demographic groups (young families, single people, retirees)

    Zero lot lines allow for diverse ownership and typology options and larger lot sizes

    Creates microclimate ideal for year-round outdoor activity space

    Simple circulation

    Larger lot sizes prevent preservation of open space

    No walk-to/pedestrian unit option may turn away potential buyers

    Limited private outdoor space

    Limited outdoor storage space

    Program Statement Design Objective Pros Cons

    50 units of affordable housing with 1,2 ,and 3 bedroom configurations for diverse groups of owners: single people, young families, retirees

    Parking for 65 75 vehicles (including 20 spaces for walk-to units)

    Shared common recreational space

    Provide access options for house owners with diverse preferences

    Provide safety and ease of maintenance

    Preserve threatened and endangered plant species to greatest extent possible (replant elsewhere on site if possible)

    Prohibit structures on sewer easement

    Provide ADA access

    Foster relationship with historic development pattern

    Create drive-up and walk-to options

    Provide drive to access for all units but promote walkability

    Minimize visual impact of automobile

    Separate transportation users

    Offer housing typologies that add functional and visual diversity

    Provide sufficient access for snow removal and fire vehicles

    Screen utilitarian functions

    Foster relationship to Surfside Road

    Consider environmental factors (wind, solar orientation)

    Buffer road noise

    Safe, vibrant streetscape

    Shared community common space

    Different housing typologies suit different preferences (young families, single people, retirees)

    Zero lot lines allow for diverse ownership and typology options and larger lot sizes

    Two options for walk-to units improve relationship with drive-up units

    Larger lot sizes prevent preservation of open space

    Limited open space

    DESIGN OBJECTIVESFoster relat ionship wi th larger community v ia Sur fs ide Road

    The pr imary qual i t ies of the open plains landscape are expansiveness, t ightness, and lowness. Open plains are character ized by low height vegetat ion predominant ly of the heath plant community.

    Since the area is comprised largely of smal l , large- lot subdivis ions, the development pattern is suburban. The si te of Sachems Path is on the nor thern edge of the Sur fs ide West area and development nor th of Sur fs ide Road, toward the town center of Nantucket, is more dense. As a resul t , i t is f i t t ing taht th is s i te wi l l be more densely developed than parcels fur ther south in the Sur fs ide West area.

    Protect rare, threatened, and endangered species

    Nantucket s physical isolat ion f rom the mainland al lows for a wide range of genet ic and biological diversi ty. Abot ic factors, l ike the Is lands geologic history, have created a cornucopia of dist inct ive f lora and fauna that occupy niches near the geographical and cl imatological nor thern and southern l imi ts of their ranges. Many of these species are regional ly rare. In fact , there are more Massachusetts state-l is ted rare, threatened, and endangered species (RTE) on Nantucket than in any other county in the state. Some of the RTE species found on the si te include:

    A-Typical

    Various housing typologies were considered for the s i te. To achieve the desired housing densi ty, semi-detached duplex uni tseither separated by a garage or mudroomwere suggested. Duplex uni ts lower construct ion costs and save energy ( through shared ut i l i t ies). Whi le a three-garage opt ion was considered, the v isual and cost impact outweighed the potent ia l benef i ts.

    Amelanchier nantucketensis(Nantucket shadbush)

    Crocanthemum dumosum (bushy rockrose)

    Liatris scariosa (New England blazing star)

    Conceptual Site Plan Option A

    Conceptual Site Plan Option B

    Conceptual Site Plan Option C

  • + + = DIVERSE CONFIGURATIONS

    BASICHOUSING UNIT

    MUD ROOM/AIR-LOCK or

    PORCH

    GARAGE

    FREESTANDING HOUSE w/ MUD ROOM

    FREESTANDING HOUSE

    FREESTANDING HOUSE w/ MUD ROOM + GARAGE

    SEMI-DETACHED HOUSE w/ MUD ROOM

    SEMI-DETACHED HOUSE w/ SINGLE GARAGE + MUD ROOM/PORCH

    SEMI-DETACHED HOUSE w/ SINGLE GARAGE

    SEMI-DETACHED HOUSE w/ SINGLE + DOUBLE GARAGE + MUD ROOM/PORCH

    SEMI-DETACHED HOUSE w/ SINGLE + DOUBLE GARAGE

    S A C H E M S P AT HHOUSING TYPOLOGIES

    PARKINGA

    ENTRANCE A

    PEDESTRIAN STREET

    COMMUNITY COMMON

    COMMUNITY COMMON

    PARKING B

    walk-to remote parkingwalk-to street parkingdrive-up

    PEDESTRIAN STREET

    STREETSCAPE WITH DRIVE-UP ACCESS

    (28 UNITS)

    SHARED COMMUNITY COMMON PARK AND WALK WITH REMOTE PARKING (11 UNITS)

    SHARED COMMUNITY COMMON PARK AND WALK WITH STREET

    PARKING (11 UNITS)

    PEDESTRIAN STREET

    ONE-WAY AUTO TRAFFIC

    FIRE EGRESS

    FIRE EGRESS

    FIRE EGRESS

    PARKING A

    PARKING B

    ENTRANCE B

    PEDESTRIAN STREET

    PRESERVED OPEN SPACE

    COMMUNITY COMMON

    COMMUNITY COMMON

    ENTRANCE A

    SHARED COMMUNITY COMMON PARK AND WALK WITH REMOTE PARKING (14 UNITS)

    walk-up

    PARKINGFOR 10 - 15

    CARS

    ADA PARKING

    ENTRANCE B

    COMMUNITY COMMON

    ENTRANCE A

    DRIVE-UP

    FIRE EGRESS

    FIRE EGRESS

    Program Statement Design Objective Pros Cons

    50 units of affordable housing with 1,2 ,and 3 bedroom configurations for diverse groups of owners: single people, young families, retirees

    Parking for 65 to 75 vehicles

    Shared common recreational space

    Provide safety and ease of maintenance

    Preserve threatened and endangered plant species to greatest extent possible (replant elsewhere on site if possible)

    Prohibit structures on sewer easement

    Provide ADA accessible site

    Establish congruency with historic development pattern of open plains district

    Promote walkability

    Preserve open space

    Provide sufficient access for snow removal and fire trucks

    Create vehicle multiple entrances

    Screen utilitarian functions

    Foster relationship with larger community via Surfside Road

    Consider environmental factors (wind, solar orientation)

    Buffer road noise

    Preserve open space

    Safe, vibrant streetscape

    Shared community common space

    Different housing arrangements to suit different demographic groups (young families, single people, retirees)

    Creates microclimate ideal for year-round outdoor activity space

    Simple circulation

    Smaller lot sizes and increased density

    No drive-up option may turn away potential buyers

    Limited private outdoor space

    Limited outdoor storage space

    Two loops create segregated relationship

    Program Statement Design Objective Pros Cons

    50 units of affordable housing with 1,2 ,and 3 bedroom configurations for diverse groups of owners: single people, young families, retirees

    Parking for 65 to 75 vehicles

    Shared common recreational space

    Provide safety and ease of maintenance

    Preserve threatened and endangered plant species to greatest extent possible (replant elsewhere on site if possible)

    Prohibit structures on sewer easement

    Provide ADA accessible site

    Establish congruency with historic development pattern of open plains district

    Provide drive to access for all units but promote walkability

    Minimize visual impact of automobile

    Separate transportation users

    Provide sufficient access for snow removal and fire trucks

    Create vehicle multiple entrances

    Screen utilitarian functions

    Offer housing typologies that add functional and visual diversity

    Foster relationship with larger community via Surfside Road

    Consider environmental factors (wind, solar orientation)

    Buffer road noise

    Preserve open space

    Safe, vibrant streetscape

    Shared community common space

    Different housing typologies to suit different demographic groups (young families, single people, retirees)

    Zero lot lines allow for diverse ownership and typology options and larger lot sizes

    Creates microclimate ideal for year-round outdoor activity space

    Simple circulation

    Larger lot sizes prevent preservation of open space

    No walk-to/pedestrian unit option may turn away potential buyers

    Limited private outdoor space

    Limited outdoor storage space

    Program Statement Design Objective Pros Cons

    50 units of affordable housing with 1,2 ,and 3 bedroom configurations for diverse groups of owners: single people, young families, retirees

    Parking for 65 75 vehicles (including 20 spaces for walk-to units)

    Shared common recreational space

    Provide access options for house owners with diverse preferences

    Provide safety and ease of maintenance

    Preserve threatened and endangered plant species to greatest extent possible (replant elsewhere on site if possible)

    Prohibit structures on sewer easement

    Provide ADA access

    Foster relationship with historic development pattern

    Create drive-up and walk-to options

    Provide drive to access for all units but promote walkability

    Minimize visual impact of automobile

    Separate transportation users

    Offer housing typologies that add functional and visual diversity

    Provide sufficient access for snow removal and fire vehicles

    Screen utilitarian functions

    Foster relationship to Surfside Road

    Consider environmental factors (wind, solar orientation)

    Buffer road noise

    Safe, vibrant streetscape

    Shared community common space

    Different housing typologies suit different preferences (young families, single people, retirees)

    Zero lot lines allow for diverse ownership and typology options and larger lot sizes

    Two options for walk-to units improve relationship with drive-up units

    Larger lot sizes prevent preservation of open space

    Limited open space

    DESIGN OBJECTIVESFoster relat ionship wi th larger community v ia Sur fs ide Road

    The pr imary qual i t ies of the open plains landscape are expansiveness, t ightness, and lowness. Open plains are character ized by low height vegetat ion predominant ly of the heath plant community.

    Since the area is comprised largely of smal l , large- lot subdivis ions, the development pattern is suburban. The si te of Sachems Path is on the nor thern edge of the Sur fs ide West area and development nor th of Sur fs ide Road, toward the town center of Nantucket, is more dense. As a resul t , i t is f i t t ing taht th is s i te wi l l be more densely developed than parcels fur ther south in the Sur fs ide West area.

    Protect rare, threatened, and endangered species

    Nantucket s physical isolat ion f rom the mainland al lows for a wide range of genet ic and biological diversi ty. Abot ic factors, l ike the Is lands geologic history, have created a cornucopia of dist inct ive f lora and fauna that occupy niches near the geographical and cl imatological nor thern and southern l imi ts of their ranges. Many of these species are regional ly rare. In fact , there are more Massachusetts state-l is ted rare, threatened, and endangered species (RTE) on Nantucket than in any other county in the state. Some of the RTE species found on the si te include:

    A-Typical

    Various housing typologies were considered for the s i te. To achieve the desired housing densi ty, semi-detached duplex uni tseither separated by a garage or mudroomwere suggested. Duplex uni ts lower construct ion costs and save energy ( through shared ut i l i t ies). Whi le a three-garage opt ion was considered, the v isual and cost impact outweighed the potent ia l benef i ts.

    Amelanchier nantucketensis(Nantucket shadbush)

    Crocanthemum dumosum (bushy rockrose)

    Liatris scariosa (New England blazing star)

    Conceptual Site Plan Option A

    Conceptual Site Plan Option B

    Conceptual Site Plan Option C

    + + = DIVERSE CONFIGURATIONS

    BASICHOUSING UNIT

    MUD ROOM/AIR-LOCK or

    PORCH

    GARAGE

    FREESTANDING HOUSE w/ MUD ROOM

    FREESTANDING HOUSE

    FREESTANDING HOUSE w/ MUD ROOM + GARAGE

    SEMI-DETACHED HOUSE w/ MUD ROOM

    SEMI-DETACHED HOUSE w/ SINGLE GARAGE + MUD ROOM/PORCH

    SEMI-DETACHED HOUSE w/ SINGLE GARAGE

    SEMI-DETACHED HOUSE w/ SINGLE + DOUBLE GARAGE + MUD ROOM/PORCH

    SEMI-DETACHED HOUSE w/ SINGLE + DOUBLE GARAGE

    S A C H E M S P AT HHOUSING TYPOLOGIES

    PARKINGA

    ENTRANCE A

    PEDESTRIAN STREET

    COMMUNITY COMMON

    COMMUNITY COMMON

    PARKING B

    walk-to remote parkingwalk-to street parkingdrive-up

    PEDESTRIAN STREET

    STREETSCAPE WITH DRIVE-UP ACCESS

    (28 UNITS)

    SHARED COMMUNITY COMMON PARK AND WALK WITH REMOTE PARKING (11 UNITS