Landscape Workshop

Altair hosted a highly successful Landscape Workshop at Beaver Farm on February 3. In an all-day collaborative session brimming with enthusiasm and expertise, Members, Trailblazers, and support professionals convened to discuss and consider various aspects of landscape architecture appropriate for our 8-acre parcel of land—from the selection of tree species to the intricacies of stormwater management.

During the day issues arose in regard to location of garden areas, pedestrian pathways, orientation of structures, and the integration of public amenities like gazebos and gathering spaces. A suggestion was made to initially plant smaller, more resilient trees for the sake of both cost-effectiveness and long-term viability. And we brainstormed strategies to mitigate deer intrusion in order to preserve sensitive vegetation.

The session exemplified a holistic approach to landscape design, wherein aesthetic appeal, environmental sustainability, and community engagement intersect seamlessly. In striving to assure that Altair will be seen as a beacon of innovation and excellence in site planning and development, by the end of the day we had a sense of “Mission Accomplished”!

Stay tuned for the site plan improvements that resulted from the Workshop in an upcoming Blog.

 Pictured here are Keith Marshall, Land Planner; Joel Bartlett, Project Manager; Tom Halliwell, Stormwater Management consultant