The Outdoor Urban Oasis

Tonight we had our first conceptual meeting for our April/May project: Save the Planet BY Nurturing the Children! Based on a site visit conducted by Frank and Stephen on 12/12/08, this meeting was an opportunity to narrow our scope and brainstorm initial action items.

Overarching Goals:
1: Integrate Salvaged Materials from the Vernacular Urban Landscape
2: Engage all 5 senses: see, feel, smell, hear, taste
3: Urban Oasis: break the winds, mute the sounds
4: Water Neutral: no irrigation, no runoff
5: Safety for Kids: physical/natural barriers
6: Sustainability is Maintenance-Free (no mowing!)

Project Workflow:
1: Site Hydrology, infiltration, runoff calculations
2: Rain Garden Design, storm management
3: Soil restoration, erosion prevention, aeration
4: Plants!
5: Fencing and Aesthetics