Conservation Design Scenario 3-D Still Shots from Fly-Thru

[graphic of the small store in the conservation scenario]
This is the fishing village area of the conservation scenario. There are a total of 53 homes in this area with an average lot size of .26 acres and average house size of 1,000 ft2. A boat lift, dock, and fueling station serve village residents and the larger community. The small store (shown at left) is just inland of the lift and dock. It provides a place where boaters can stop for snacks, fishing bait, or ice. A small store can also provide basic staples so that residents don't have to leave their neighborhood to go to the grocery store.

[graphic of the gravel parking lot used for vehicle and boat trailer parking]
A gravel parking lot is illustrated to the right in this scenario to accommodate the vehicle and boat trailer parking needs of recreational users. The pervious parking lot is beneficial because it can help absorb pollutant runoff and lower the total amount of paved surface associated with the development. Note that residential lots in the fishing village are narrow and deep, to accommodate the length of a vehicle and attached boat trailer behind village residents' homes.

[graphic of the bike path]
The bike path to the right in this scene provides an alternative mode of transportation within the community. The path connects residents to nearby commercial areas, parks, and neighbors. It also provides a safe and scenic path for recreational visitors on bike.

[graphic of the mature trees in the scenario]
Many mature trees are left as part of the design of this scenario. The natural area on the right in this scene is part of the conservation scenario's preserved natural open space, which provides contiguous tree canopy and wildlife habitat through the site. Trees also shade the homes, ultimately reducing the cost to cool them in the summer.

[graphic of the drainage system and the houses]
There are no driveways in front of the houses in this scenario. An alley system provides access to the homes from the rear. The alley system, along with narrow roads, is employed to help calm traffic in the scenario. A swale drainage system on both sides of the road is incorporated throughout the conservation scenario to address stormwater runoff, as compared to the curb and gutter systems used in the conservation and new urbanist scenarios.

[graphic of the clustered houses and the large open space]
Features in the conservation scenario, such as large undisturbed areas and clustered housing, are designed to preserve and protect sensitive resources and to provide scenic views and recreational opportunities.

[graphic of key features of the conservation scenario]
The conservation scenario was designed to preserve sensitive resources by clustering compact development. Clustering residential lots allows for land to be set aside for open space preservation, wildlife habitat, and recreational opportunities.