Follow-up research on sites similar to Epping Way turned up an interesting conservation area in Picayune, MS: The Crosby Arboretum. This area focuses first on the ecological habitats and second on how people interact with them. A clear delineation of plant communities and habitats allows for native plant development that is slightly supplemented by additional plant material (also native). What initially caught my attention was how the designers (Ed Blake and many others) move pedestrians through the site while still maintaining the integrity of the natural processes at work. This arboretum is a prime example of what the Epping Way site could be.How do we conserve the current ecological functions of the site? How do we teach the community (and students) about these ecological functions without deterring from them?
Enter conceptual design...
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