The community of Averill is looking for a change in their Existing Property Elements

school environment. Detering unwanted behavior, Description: Vernal Pond

cleaning up the existing landscape, and promoting -Parking in current location

is in close proximity to the
an environment welcoming to school. There is an adequate Need for open sight Playground is spread
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drop-off times during the Lighting
safety ideas. The incorporation of ideas school year.
-Between the school and
Overgrown
vegetation.
needed! B-ball
Court
and labor of students, faculty, and the church property a dense
vegetation barrier blocks
Circle drive is
functional.
No current delineation
between fields.
community will make this site personalized. visibility. This hinders safety
of the school after hours of

Incorporating students, Students will be eager to point out the operation.

-Overall, dead trees and Area lacks definition.

faculty, and the community to
trees, shrubs, and perennials they have
planted, as their participation will
overgrown vegetation need to
be taken out throughout the
Need for open
sight lines.
site. This will make the area

create a successful environment. make a difference in the aesthetics of look of.

respected and taken care Dead trees. Need for open sight
lines.
Playground
-A desirable location for shade
the property. Surrounding the trees is to the left of the North
Porch.
school, murals and student gardens paired with -The south end of the school
near the kindergarten Dense vegetation.
adequate lighting will remind visitors that this environment classrooms provides an
excellent space for a patio and -The north playground is -A need for sight lines is -The basketball court should
is about the children and creative learning. Suggestions student gardening area, but
currently lacks definition.
too spread out. Visibility of
students would be easier if the
especially needed from the
west as unwanted activities
be age appropriate for
students and also needs
from the faculty and students of Averill will be -The playground located
southeast on the property is
area was more concentrated.
-The vernal pond located
are taking place on the east
side of the school.
maintenance.
-There is currently no
implemented regularly, as well as maintenance of this new large and would benefit by
adding new mulch and fresh
north on the school property
provides an excellent outdoor
-Pocket sight lines from the
east would also benefit safety
seperation between the two
fields on the east-side of
design. What will your mark be? paint. classroom. of the school’s property. the school. This would add
dimension to the large amount
of green space.

Master Plan
Description:
-Overgrown shrubs and
vegetation are replaced
by an aesthetic landscape
design, which includes low
maintenance vegetation. Condensed
- The worm bin remains in Play Area
it’s existing location and is Pergola and Path
screened by vegetation. Parking to Woods
Shade Trees

Sketches
-Shade trees to the northeast
of the school provide shade
and an excellent location for
possible outdoor classrooms.
B-Ball Court Shade Trees View from East
-The large tree buffer to
Row
the south of the property is
eliminated, as sight lines are Aesthetic
critical for safety of the school Vegetation
after the hours of operation.
-Vegetation around the
entrance sign and around the Earth Burm This sketch of the left main entrance is more welcoming by adding benches
perimeter of the school will be and plant material. The colorful planter pots add to the current diverse
easy and fun for the students Vegetation around exterior of the front entrance. Rose bushes on standard sticks provide
to maintain and add onto. signage height, and will be able to sustain the heat from the brick building in the
-A proposed south courtyard summer months with little maintenance.
will provide as another South Courtyard
outdoor classroom, in The proposed North Porth
Garden contains simple elements that
addition to a picnic location,
and a children’s garden for add a lot of character to this dark
education. space. The current function of
-There was no reason to this porch still remains, but now
eliminate the large play students can sit on benches,
structure south on the site, or even play a quick game of
but a fresh layer of mulch 0’ 20’ 40’ 80’ South Playground four square on rainy days. The
Earth Burm View from East
Scale in Feet planter pots are the same used
and paint would make a large
improvement. in the above sketch to provide
continuity. A mosiac mural is
added to the brick facade, as well
Plant Ideas Open view from South as climbing green vegetation to
reduce graffiti vandalism. Both
-Low Perennial: Lily, Black-eyed Susan, Tulips, etc. create a sense of identity for the
-Fountain Grass: 4’-6’ in height. students and a warmer feel. A
-Viburnum: Spring flowering and fragrant, 3’-4’ height. -Delineation between the two -With fresh paint, the -The condensed play area pergola and groomed path lead
-Rose of Sharon Hibiscus: Flowers late summer, 6’ height. playing fields on the large basketball court is revitalized. allows for better visibility to the woods to guide students
-Dwarf Lilac: Spring flowering and fragrant, 4’ max height. greenspace east of the school -The addition of a mural for for the teachers, as well as to the existing vernal pond and
-Perennial Ground Cover: Vinca, Ivy, etc. is proposed as shade trees still education, as well as a dual- promoting safety. walking trails.
offer visibility for the teachers. basketball hoop in the center -A path from the north porch
-Dwarf Spruce Tree: Blue Spruce. -Small earth burms divide the of the court makes this area towards the woods directs
fields. children friendly. This focuses students to the seasonal vernal Outdoor elements directed to children.
-Deciduous Shade Tree: Sycamore, Maple, etc. -Views from the East on the age appropriate for the pond.
residential are opened by area without eliminating all
-Flowering Tree: Flowering Plum, Snow Fountain Cherry, clearing a few trees. the big hoops.
keep height under 12’ max.

SURVEILLANCE -Limit access to roofs by moving bins and

Sycamore Shade Tree -Surveillance involves the design of
Shrubs and perennials are much easier than trees! You facilities to maximize visibility of the site.
will want to use a full bag of mixed soil for every ten -This can be achieved by ensuring
plants. Make sure existing soil is dug up well. Make adequate sightlines and lighting exist,
sure the hole for your shrub is twice the diameter of and by increasing the number of people
the root ball. Before you cover with dirt, loosen-up the actively using an area.
roots with your fingers so they can easily elongate into -Places can be made more attractive and
the soil. The root ball should only slightly be exposed less vulnerable to graffiti vandalisms and
above the existing grade. Top with two to three inches other crimes by ensuring good sightlines
of mulch. throughout an area.
-Vegetation and landscaping should be
Rose Shrub on a Standard Stick
minimized to facilitate surveillance.
-Lighting in well used areas may deter
other objects away from walls and cover
drainpipes.
-Graffit ‘canvases’ can be covered by
vegetation to eliminate the attractiveness
for vandals.
-Pebbles and other ground covers can be
used to create noise when stepped on,
alerting neighbors.
-Community art, especially mosiacs,
provide a bright and colorful surface that
is textured to deter vandalism and easy to
clean.

Planting Details
offenders by increasing the risk of
apprehension.
-Lighting should also be placed at a height
Rose of Sharon Flower and location to reduce graffiti vandalism.
To encourage full participation, these planting -Lighting that works on motion detectors
details will be helpful for first time planters. No need to may increase the chances of detection and
further deter negative activity in these
hire someone, this will be a great class project or Earth locations.
Day lesson! -Areas with unwanted activities taking
place should be visible from roads,
footpaths, and heighboring buildings.
First, prepare existing soil to form a pedestal to prevent settling, and make ACCESS CONTROL
sure the hole for your tree is twice the diameter of the root ball. Once you -Access control is used to deny offenders
have the tree where you want it, carefully remove rope, bend back the metal access to locations prone to negative
cage, and twist out the nails holding the burlap. Add ammended dirt from a activities and guide legitimate users safety
nursery around the exposed root ball, about two handfuls for every shovel
TERRITORIAL
-Areas that are well designed, safe, and
enjoyable will be highly used by the
community.
-Activity generators, such as cafes, play
equipment, and public art, will encourage
legitimate use.
-Signage and clear pathways can be used
to remove excuses for being in restricted
areas.
MAINTENANCE
-Ongoing maintenance allows the
continued use of areas for their intended
purpose and maintains the effectiveness of
other measures.

Lighting Plan
through the environment. -Maintenance may include regular
of existing dirt. Leave the root ball about 1.5 inches exposed above ground School Signage -Access control can include physical tree trimming to preserve surveillance,
level, and top with three inches of mulch. Grounding the tree with wire barriers or symbolic barriers. routinely monitoring locations prone to
should not be necessary for this site. -Ensure there are clear transitional zones graffiti vandalism, implementing rapid
from public to semi-public areas. removal policies and ensuring access
control mechanisms are functioning.

Description: Lighting Key The two lighting standards displayed to the left
As problems of safety after school hours are a rising concern Greenway Light are comparible to the Greenway Light. They
for the community, a lighting plan is appropriate. Adequate lighting Tssl Light
contain their own individual power source,
around the back of the property along the East, and within the
a small solar panel facing South, and are
basketball court will attract attention to the area, detering unwanted
individually wired. If more lights are desired
behavior. With sustainability being an element of lighting this
you simply add more! Connecting cables with
property, solar lighting standards will be used, in addition to LED
solar lights is not necessary from post to post
certified luminares. Solar lights are cost effective over time, cut
in contrast to traditional lighting standards,
costs by elimintaing the trenching of cables, and are environmentally
because they generate their own power.
friendly. As each light has its own solar panel power source, it is not
necessary to connect each post to one another or to a utility box.
Two different types of lighting standards were used to create
this plan, which were provided by SOL Inc: the Greenway Light and
TSSL light. Several other lighting standards would be feasible for this
area, these were simply chosen because of the available information.
The Greenway Light stands upright at 12’ and provides light from a 60’
to 90’ diameter. This works well for lighting large spaces. The TSSL
light is for enclosed spaces and/or dim lighting. These are located on
the front entrance of the school and the North porch. The TSSL lights All three lights to the right are
an area 6’ by 15’. Lights can be wired to light upon motion. comparible to the TSSL Light.
The hours of lighting this property would ultimately be This illuminates more intimate
decided by the school and community as several options are available. spaces and can be connected
This lighting plan is specifically for lighting the large East portion of the to a motion detector. If located
site and the perimeter of the building. 0’ 20’ 40’
Scale in Feet
80’
inside a structure, the solar panel
is located directly above the built
element to access sunlight for
energy. Several different fixtures
provide similar functions, which
allow for a personalized selection.