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Fern Valley
At least three other developers presented plans for this plat, ranging from three to seven lots, all were unanimously denied! This comprehensive design approach shows the town how de¬velopment can be regenerative through bio-mimicry and other creative methods. Roads, for¬estry, constructed wetlands and green building design all play a part in the unanimous en¬dorsement by both the DEP (Department of Environmental Protection) and the local environ¬mental commission.
Fern Valley is a four-lot ecologically inspired neighborhood. The project is the combination of more than 10 years of commitment and compassion of the companies’ founders to realize a regenerative coexistence between people and the natural environment. WESK has brought together a team of highly experienced professionals from diverse fields to offer comprehensive design and project management services. Including architects, engineers, ecologists, landscape architects and foresters to achieve a high level of design and management strategy. The diver¬sity of the team brings a comprehensive understanding of the natural and cultural systems in¬fluencing the needs and desires of the projects’ stakeholders.
This combined effort resulted in a regenerative site that allows the built environment to be a provider rather than a defeater of our soil, water, plant and wildlife resources.
Windsor Terrace
The existing property consists of four lots along Springfield Avenue totaling approximately 2.17 acres, and for the most part is rectangular in shape. One existing rather charming structure will be relocated to a different location in the Summit area. A new 24-unit townhouse project will be sited on the combined properties.
The concept plan proposes five buildings, each of which would contain between 4 and 6 units. Units would consist of two stories and a loft, ranging in area from 3,197 square feet to 3,328 square feet (exclusive of basement areas, which would range from 520 square feet to 750 square feet, depending on unit type). Units would consist of 2 or 3 bedrooms per unit. All units would offer a two-car garage. All the units would also provide two driveway parking spaces, and 10 visitor parking spaces would be provided.
A central walkway from the street to the rear of Windsor Terrace provides access to pedestrians. Residents and the community at large will enjoy the heavily landscaped perimeters.
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Long Hill Township
Long Hill Township holds exciting and challenging development opportunity. Faced with sewer bans, a lack of identity and community, environmentally constrained lands and tricky vehicular and pedestrian traffic patterns, this pro-active town held extensive public hearings and conferences in order to help outline an approach that would fit the needs of the community. The WESK team has begun to assist in this process and anticipates the formation of a strong public-private partnership where a mix of retail, commercial, civic, public and residential uses are anticipated to transform this one mile stretch of under-utilized potential.
Meyersville Center
The vision for this project is to create a town center that is integrated with the community bringing together a new source for interaction with new retail opportunities, much needed community spaces, mixed use housing types and new business. This holistic planned center is the first opportunity in Long Hill Township to create streetscape, add development and provide services that better serve a wide range of users.
The generation for a strong foundation of support from the local government is important to the success of this project. Long Hill is in need of revitalized town centers that have a cohesive plan and will act as a key component of integrated places for work, living, learning, worship and playing, and therefore offer an opportunity for smart growth.
To foster viability this mix of land use steadfast planning principles will be integrated with sustainable design offering the benefit to the physical environment as well as fostering the economic development to a town in need.
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Kearny
This project is a revitalization effort by the Developer and the Community to enhance the waterfront in a neglected area of Kearney by combining residential, retail and office use. Courtyards and open spaces are formed by the careful placement of buildings, all have been designed to respect waterfront views. Common recreation and gathering places are built into these areas as well.
The site has been planed with a central roadway to run parallel to the waterway offering privacy within courtyard spaces. The primary court is situated just east of the main roadway; a lovely green court and plaza space unfolds at the water’s edge. The central court concepts are then extended across the roadway, providing the inner most structures a view of the water as well as visual relief for vehicular traffic.
This parti causes the traffic to 'slow down' by offering a landscaped center island and angled parking adjacent to the retail component. This ambitious project will be a catalyst to Kearney aesthetically and economically.
Crestmont
While seeking the maximum value for the property, Crestmont Country Club commanded the respect and privacy of its members, sensitivity toward the local community and responsibility and stewardship of the environment.
The plan was an active luxury adult community consisting of 286 high-quality town homes and a low-rise condo building. The Crestmont Country Club development incorporated several features into its design to consider envi-ronmentally responsible and sustainable building initiatives into a unique community. Two retention ponds created a storm water management system which enabled irrigation for the golf courses. Through creative landscaping and architectural means, the visual impact of the community on the golf course was minimized. The plan also incorpo-rated the city’s growth share requirements by offering affordable housing.
All of these design considerations blended into a cohesive, balanced neighborhood that met the development goals of Crestmont County Club, while respecting the ecologically sensitive environment.
Green Village
Recent trends in active adult residential homes indicate that buyers are younger than in the past. These home owners are looking for a more refined place for retirement, a community that offers in-town living with minimal maintenance. Active adult communities are becoming increasingly popular in areas that were primarily single family residence communities.
The design trend for active adult communities is to have their home "their way" with personalized design, high quality material, the latest in high-tech home amenities, and local community support. These centers are located in a traditional neighborhood setting and are incorporated with the natural surroundings. The design of all large scale communities at WESKetch is always with the natural or environmental approach in mind.
The WESKetch team resolves current planning issues through an outside the box approach. Multi-storied buildings are kept at a smaller scale in keeping consistent with the surrounding residential vernacular, diffusing the large elevations seen typically in large developments.
Age restricted (55+) communities that are located in small town surroundings are designed to take advantage of the landscape, with all amenities offered to its residents. Designs are typically one or two bedroom units ranging from 1200 s.f. –1500 s.f.
Note the effective use of natural systems to treat effluent and black water. This proves environmentally sound and relieves the toll on overburdened treatment facilities while allowing development in areas with sewer moratoriums.
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Meadowlands
The Meadowlands site consists of approximately 100 acres of land that is currently allotted to landfill use. The scope of work includes 850 market-rate units as well as 85 age restricted units. Retail space is included in 4 of the planned buildings.
The multilevel buildings on the perimeter face a creek, while the town houses look inward to¬ward courtyard gardens for outdoor open spaces and activities. The western buildings feature prominent views of the golf course as well as southern light. The high rise structure has three distinct view sheds including a commanding view of the Manhattan Skyline. Due to the con¬stant wind, the high rise also serves as a candidate for renewable power source.
Lincoln Park
This proposal is for the re-development of a one block area bounded by Washington St., Hal-sey St., West Kinney and Crawford. Slated for urban renewal this project is consistent with the state’s encouragement of bringing residential space along with retail and commercial uses and revitalizing old center city cores.
Millington
The existing fabric of Downtown Millington consists of several strong businesses. The planned development towards the existing community that is already served by infrastructure, seeking to utilize the resources that existing neighborhoods offer, and conserve open space and irreplaceable natural resources on the urban fringe.
This planned development in with the renovation and expansion of the existing neighborhood represents an approach to growth that can be more cost-effective, and improves the quality of life for its residents. The development in Downtown Millington is seen to offer the Township of Long Hill a stronger tax base, closer proximity of a range of jobs and services, increased efficiency of already developed land and infrastructure, reduced development pressure in edge areas thereby preserving more open space, and, strengthening the rural community.
Sterling
Working to a greater good in Long Hill Township to improve business development the DOT funded Stirling Revitalization Project was born. This Downtown Revitalization project has the necessary support of the elected officials in the Township. This project is envisioned as the beginning of economic growth for Downtown Stirling. This growth can create great places to live, work and . These improvements will enhance the existing community and help to im¬prove housing choices; foster development with infill development; and integrate the mixed-use town centers ideals. The common thread among all, however, is that the need of every business in this small community to be defined and worked into a comprehensive master plan to be developed over the next several years.
