02/06/2023
Construction was recently completed on the entrance area to Loft 27, apartments housed in a historic mill building, in Lowell, MA. This photo collage includes before (bottom) and after (top) images. EarthDesign was the prime consultant for this design work, which consisted of a wide pedestrian walkway, two patios, raised planters, drainage improvements, and lighting. The new site design solved several problems: 1. delivery and moving trucks blocking the pedestrian entrance (separate loading area created for them); 2. poor drainage (new grading design and storm drainage routing); 3. indirect ADA access (all areas are now accessible, with no steps); and 4. aesthetics (visually appealing design, with materials and colors coordinated with the building, and more planted areas than before).