This project is the result of deep community engagement and intentional design, shaped by a shared desire to enhance the local neighborhood and protect the natural environment. Guided by feedback from neighbors and built on a foundation of transparency and collaboration, the vision has evolved into a development that is not only consistent with the Boston Planning & Development Agency’s prior approvals, but also thoughtfully transitions between the surrounding single-family homes, Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital, and the Springhouse Senior Living Community.

Each home is designed to blend seamlessly into the hillside through a terraced layout that respects the land’s natural contours. This approach preserves the existing tree canopy and open space, allowing the homes to quietly settle into the landscape rather than impose upon it.

Environmental stewardship lies at the heart of the proposal. The intermittent stream running through the site will remain untouched and protected, with a 50-foot buffer zone also preserved in perpetuity under a restrictive covenant. All land south of the stream will remain free from residential development, ensuring long-term conservation. Invasive plant species will be removed, and the area will be restored and enriched with native plantings to support local biodiversity.

Site work will be carried out in carefully planned stages to minimize disruption to the land. Once complete, an ambitious ecological restoration plan—crafted in partnership with Verdant Landscape Architecture—will bring new life to the property. The design includes an abundance of native trees, shrubs, meadow grasses, and groundcover that will not only surpass what exists today but also strengthen the site’s ecological integrity for years to come.

At its core, this project reflects a belief that thoughtful development can be both gentle and generous—offering new homes while enhancing the beauty, ecology, and spirit of the place.