PROPERTY B - CARRIAGE LANE-TRENT COURT

Property B, located off Carriage Lane and Trent Court, presents considerable challenges to development as an open space. Drainage issues and constricted access points limit the potential for public use, especially once the residential areas are fully built up. There are, however, potential uses of the space that work with these issues while still providing recreational activities for residents of different ages.


We have developed two options for Property B. Both options provide for use of the site in spite of its limitations, and offer both active and passive activities. 

CONCEPT OPTION #1

Option #1 features multi-use recreational trails throughout the site including a boardwalk over wetland areas. Wildlife is nurtured through a bird house, a bat house, and a butterfly garden featuring native flowering plants. These features provide educational opportunities for residents of all ages through educational signage.


Trail connections to Property A and the street network create a variety of year-round active recreation options.

CONCEPT OPTION #2

Option #2 encourages a more informal use of the property, providing unstructured natural spaces for creative play and exploration.This option acknowledges current uses of the space by youth for tree-forts and “adventure” play.

The multi-use trail connecting the streets and Property A also incorporates an off-road mountain bike course, making use of the rough terrain and fallen trees. Wetland areas are avoided or incorporated using board- walks and bridges.