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The Site Plan design builds off the existing network of concrete pathways, modifying their layout in some places for the purpose of more effective connection.
Outdoor fitness equipment is proposed for the flat space on the north side of the hill. Across a pathway from the fitness equipment, a raised-bed garden area
can fit 26+ 4’x8’ raised beds with 3’ spacing between them. These beds should be irrigated with rainwater harvested from building rooftops, a purpose for which
the steep terrain is advantageous.
One side of the raised bed garden is bordered by the existing drainage swale. This is proposed to be converted to a bioswale and incorporated into an
ornamental garden. The ornamental garden would encompass the entire site north of the bioswale, and wrap around east of the central gathering space. This
area would be ideal for quiet strolls and learning about nature. Although it encompasses a larger area, it would be lower-maintenance than the raised bed
garden. Ideal plants for this area are a mix of flowering perennials, woody shrubs, and small trees.
A renovated basketball court is proposed, with the same footprint as the existing court. To the west of the court is an open field, graded flat and ideal for a range
of sports and games. The area to the south of this field is secluded, bordered by the woods on two sides and the rear of the annex building. A curving path
loops through here with adjoining spaces for seating and tables to create comfortable spaces for small gatherings or solitude.
On the north side of the main Solomon’s Temple Foundation building, an area is indicated for outdoor dining adjacent to the cafeteria. An additional
recommended enhancement to this area includes an access platform for the existing dumpster. This would consist of steps up to a small 3’ high landing abutting
the dumpster for better access to the top. SDCA also recommends removing the mulberry tree that hangs over the dumpster pad and makes a mess by
dropping fruit which then rots. Mulberry trees are fantastic fruit producers though, and are recommended for the garden spaces on-site!
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