This project focused on a site in Lancaster, Massachusetts with potential for development that contains possible habitat for rare species. The practices of low-impact and sustainable development were investigated and to applied to the site, keeping in mind the welfare of the possible rare inhabitants. Three example developments were designed: a typical high-impact development, low-impact, and low-impact with increased sustainability. Using the results from our studies and drawings, conclusions were drawn regarding the different designs, and recommendations were made to potential developers and townships looking to embrace low-impact options.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Mello, Jason K
• Kanis, John B
• Desjardin, Matthew J

Subject

• Industry
• Infrastructure
• Sustainability
• Environment

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-031008-010037

Palavra-chave

• Sustainable development--Environmental aspects
• Sustainability
• Wildlife conservation

Advisor

• Ryan, Christopher J.
• Bergendahl, John Andrew

Year

• 2008

Date created

• 2008-03-10

Localização

• Leominster

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright