Situation
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The task at hand is to design a viable and appealing landscape for a new “green marina”. This marina would be located in the area that the Fort Hancock Chapel currently resides, on Sandy Hook. The landscaping must only include plants indigenous to Sandy Hook. The landscaping must take into account that the area is in direct sunlight as well as that the wild animals are present in the area. Lastly, the overall design must include measures taken to minimize storm water runoff.
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People
The people involved in the situation can be divided into two categories: seasonal and year-round. Those who fall under the seasonal category include visitors for recreational purposes as well people who dock their boats at the marina. Areas involving these persons should be more focused on aesthetics. The year-round group consists of the maintenance workers as well as the other employees of the marina. However the areas where these people reside do not require such inventive touches and should be more focused on function.
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Why
The issues of landscaping must be addressed for a multitude of reasons. First, proper landscaping can promote wildlife and biodiversity. Also the issue of aesthetics must be addressed during any construction and design project. The area is in direct sunlight and not all of the plants can survive in that light. There are wild animals on Sandy Hook, however it is not truly an issue to the landscaping because they do not come in contact with the humans. However, they do cause an issue when they "dumpster dive" in the waste receptacles. The landscaping also has the ability to attract certain organisms that are beneficial to the environment such as bees, butterflies and birds. Certain flowers will attract these creatures and will help the landscape to thrive and become more beautiful. And lastly, proper landscaping can help in the matter of runoff and soil erosion, which is a known problem on Sandy Hook.
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Mood
The mood for the overall effect of the landscape is pleasing to the eye and efficient. Certain areas require different landscape designs for different purposes. For instance, a sitting area should provide a zen environment with fragrant flowers and lots of space. This is intended for visitors to enjoy the area and relax. However in the areas that are constantly in use (i.e. docks and ramps) should be more functional. The landscaping infrastructure would direct the flow of pedestrian traffic through these areas.
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The plants for landscaping must be indigenous species of Sandy Hook. In addition, the plants need to serve special functions depending on their location. For example the low lying areas must have plants that thrive in large quantities of water. Sea lavender and pickle weed are two plants that prosper in very moist places. Multiple plants can serve the same purpose. But in implementing usage of those plants, the landscape design must account for the purpose of the area so that it can be utilized properly.
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Hmmmmm, "the overall design must include measures taken to minimize storm water runoff." looks like a spec/limit to me.
ReplyDelete"promote wildlife and biodiversity" looks like a spec to me.
efficient to the eye????
Do not understand the part about directing something near ramps.
Not sure you addressed the mood.
Fullest extent???? clarify.
I think you need to include the problems you need to address . . . direct sunlight, shaded areas, heavy rain runoff, general water cleanup. You may also want to mention the animals that you would want to attract and what attracts them. The statement about the gazebo is off base because this should commit to answers already.