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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. "EV@JP" will be a unique development
of ownership residential and commercial spaces. The project developer,
EcoDevelopments, and the 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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The
development will include approximately 60 units of housing, 10,000
square feet of office/retail space, and on-site Montessori day
care. It will incorporate energy efficient features, environmentally
sensitive construction materials and construction practices. The
proximity to stores and services in the neighborhood, as well
as adjacency to the Stony Brook T station, will reduce residents'
dependence on cars for shopping and commuting to work. |
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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 house
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
the 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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