The Laurent | Cambridge, MA
The landscape design for the development of 55 Wheeler seeks to enhance the pedestrian experience for both residents and the public through increased connectivity and beautifully landscaped public ways. The pedestrian bridge connection to the Alewife T site makes the Wheeler Street extension a significant public corridor. The goal is to provide enhanced street plantings that not only provide a pleasant pedestrian experience but also reduce the carbon footprint, cool the urban heat island effect, as well as increase floodwater resiliency through the use of species that draw up and transpire significant amounts of water. A public park at the terminus of Wheeler Street and the landing of the pedestrian bridge provide a platform for small, medium, and large gatherings by providing flexible green space planted with water-loving and pollinator species.
Client: TOLL Brothers
Architect: Dimella Shaffer
Status: Completed 2024
Photography: Robert Benson
