PROPERTY C - CLAUDE COURT

The development potential of Property C, located off Claude Court, is affected by a number of significant challenges. These include limited access due to a steep grade from Claude Court down to the site, a considerable wetland, thick vegetation, and blown-down trees from Hurricane Juan. 

In spite of these issues, the property is centrally located within Enfield North, and has the potential of serving the greatest number of residents. A large lot immediately south-west of Property C is currently undeveloped. In the future, when this property is subdivided, there is an opportunity for additional land to be acquired by the Municipality of East Hants as public open space (see map below). We see this as a chance to increase the size of Property C, increasing access and area for possible development of open space facilities.

We propose two different concept options, one as the property's boundaries exist now, and one with the anticipation of lot subdivision adjacent to the property. 

CONCEPT OPTION #1

Option #1 achieves natural conservation and passive recreation opportunities.The site’s forested landscape is left intact and enhanced by removing blowdown. Two natural water features, a stream running across the southwestern portion of the property and a wetland near the Claude Court access point, are retained as aesthetic and ecological assets that create passive recreation and educational attractions.

A boardwalk trail provides pedestrian entry to the site and offers an opportunity to stroll through the woods.To the north a birdhouse and a bat house have been installed to nurture onsite wildlife and add points of interests.

CONCEPT OPTION #2

Option #2 is dependent upon the acquisition of additional open space land during future subdivision of the lot adjacent to Property C.This land provides additional lot frontage for the open space.

A community gathering space, a playground, and a tot lot are located on the southwest portion of the site near the street.Trails are located throughout the site and a bird house is located along the trail. Educational signage along the trail network provides residents with information about local wildlife and vegetation.