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Ecovillage at JP
in the Boston
neighborhood
of Jamaica Plain, MA
The Ecovillage at JP is a proposed mixed-use residential
and commercial development located just steps away from the Stony
Brook T stop on the Orange line in Jamaica Plain (JP) Boston. This
will be a unique development of ownership residential and
commercial spaces. The developer, EcoDevelopments and future
owners understand and appreciate the
goals and objectives of sustainable community, sustainable
business and development practices, and green construction through
design, specifications and materials. |
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Approximately 60 units of housing and 10,000 square
feet of both office and retail space will be constructed with
energy efficient features, and with environmentally sensitive
construction materials and construction practices. The proximity
to stores and services in the neighborhood, as well as adjacency
to the T station will reduce residents' dependence on cars for
shopping and commuting to work.
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The emphasis of the architectural design will focus on creating an
environment of sustainable community. Residential spaces will be
organized using the "Cohousing" model, which includes substantial access to a
central club or "common" house, with space for communal
meals and gatherings, as well as recreational and health
equipment.
Generous gardens and open space will be developed to compliment
that proximity to the gorgeous greens of the South West Corridor
park, with gathering nodes and benches, pea patches and a
playground. |
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Ecovillages
include an emphasis on pedestrian living, and a
de-emphasis on automobile dependence. Ecovillage means
building green, using sustainable building practices, with
a low impact on the environment. Reducing the need for
auto usage is accomplished by increasing on-site work and
play, and locating the ecovillage within easy pedestrian
access to a full range of existing shopping, services and
transportation. |
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