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Create building outlines in empty lots using plantings in Lincoln Home neighborhood
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Four lots in the SW quadrant of the Lincoln neighborhood no longer have houses, leading visitors to question what should be in those locations. Using wayside exhibits and plantings in the lots, the project will improve interpretation of the neighborhood. Using the plan, "Landscape Design for Empty Lots within Historic Lincoln Neighborhood" created by DSC in 2019, the outlines of houses in the Irwin, Weber, Jenkins, and Allen lots will be approximated by low plantings, including possible boxwood hedges. The hedges will be kept low to allow for visual interpretation from the walkways in front of the lots, but visitors will not be encouraged to go into the lots. Inside the outlines will remain grassy like the rest of the lot and will be mowed at regular intervals.
The 2014 park Cultural Landscape Report (CLR) includes the creation of outlines in the empty lots based on archeological and academic research, which requires funding the park currently does not have. Creating the approximate outlines using plantings and low hedges supports the spirit of the CLR while the park acquires the funding to complete archeological research. It will also improve the ecological footprint of the park by adding native plants to the landscape. Previous archeological excavations in the block shows that the 1860 surface is approximately 24"+ below surface, which should allow for shallow plantings without disturbing the historic archeology.
Waysides along the walkway will provide information to explain the reason for the plantings.
The Springfield Civic Garden Club has expressed interest in assisting with financing and labor to create the outlines.
The 2014 park Cultural Landscape Report (CLR) includes the creation of outlines in the empty lots based on archeological and academic research, which requires funding the park currently does not have. Creating the approximate outlines using plantings and low hedges supports the spirit of the CLR while the park acquires the funding to complete archeological research. It will also improve the ecological footprint of the park by adding native plants to the landscape. Previous archeological excavations in the block shows that the 1860 surface is approximately 24"+ below surface, which should allow for shallow plantings without disturbing the historic archeology.
Waysides along the walkway will provide information to explain the reason for the plantings.
The Springfield Civic Garden Club has expressed interest in assisting with financing and labor to create the outlines.