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Dorchester Historical Society -
The Dorchester Historical Society wanted the grounds of its historic Clapp family properties to function as a living symbol of its mission to preserve and interpret one of Boston’s earliest and most dynamic neighborhoods. The designers, Jean Cavanaugh and Virginia Stewart, developed a master plan and recommendations for landscape treatments that can accommodate a wide range of educational and community programming. The plan proposes ten (10) distinct micro-environments and landscape elements to be introduced to the property which can be implemented in phases.
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DHS master plan |
Gulski Memorial Garden, No. Attleboro – After
extensive research, landscape designer Cheryl McLaughlin
provided new historical information to the North Attleboro
Historical Society and placed her plans for a redesigned
garden in an appropriate historical context. The garden was
installed by Historical Society and community volunteers.
Job Lane House, Bedford - This historic property
needed a master plan which acknowledged the rich history of
the site. Landscape designer Deb Edinger developed a
landscape plan which could be used for the enjoyment of
visitors and as a teaching tool for school and other groups
as her Landscape Institute thesis project.
Lowell's Boat Shop, Amesbury – Landscape designer
Susan Balleza completed and presented a site assessment for
this oldest continuously operating boat-building shop in the
country.
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Massachusetts Gardens on Tour, Lowell – Landscape
designer Anneliese Hrones recreated a 19th century garden
which would blend with the surrounding historic and
architectural treasures. The Garden Club Federation of
Massachusetts sponsored the project.
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Medford Boat Club - The landscape designer working
with this 100-year-old facility created a master plan which
addressed the erosion problems and suggested the placement
of a children's play and swim area.
Philosophy Foundation, Waltham – This educational
nonprofit required a master plan for a two acre property
including a 1850s home, large parking area, stream, rock
outcroppings. As her Landscape Institute thesis project,
landscape designer Ellen Forrester developed a plan to
include an historically appropriate garden and a scheme to
phase in improvements to be used for meditation, education,
and community benefit.
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Philosophy Foundation, Waltham |
Planting a stream-side garden at Philosophy Foundation |
Philosophy Foundation master plan. Ellen Forrester,
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Shirley Eustis House, Roxbury – The landscape
designer, Susan Balleza, developed an historically-based
planting plan for perennial gardens to grace this Colonial
mansion. The gardens have become part of the master plan to
create a "town green" for the surrounding inner-city
neighborhood and enhance the historic site as a destination.
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The Shirley Eustis House |
Gardens and gazebo |
Town Common, Southborough – At the request of the
town’s Beautification Committee, landscape designer Gizella
Betak developed a master plan to restore the historic town
common. Her graphics are being used by the community group
for further community education and fundraising.
Upton Cave Park, Upton – A master plan was created by COG designer Liz Morrisson for a parcel of residential property purchased by the Town of Upton. Adjacent to the town Common, the site presents an opportunity to increase open space while preserving a featured historic stone structure. After reviewing three conceptual designs, the Upton Historic Commission approved a synthesized plan that includes access to an adjacent mill pond, opens meadows, creates vistas, trails, adds native trees, and places for relaxation.
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Upton Cave Park Site Plan |
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