Resilience Between Rivers
Updates to the “Land Use” and “Natural, Historic, and Cultural Resources” Chapters of Sustainable Greenfield, Greenfield’s 2014 Master Plan
In response to current development trends and recognizing the pressing issues of climate change and biodiversity loss, the City of Greenfield partnered with the Conway School to update the “Land Use” and “Natural, Historic, and Cultural Resources” chapters of Greenfield’s 2014 Master Plan. This project weaves together analysis of exis�ng condi�ons, addi�onal research, and input from engaged and concerned community members. It aims to embody sustainable development principles and ar�culate ways in which decisions about land use and future growth may consider the health of the landscape and its ecosystems. It is intended to guide decisions about development in ecologically responsible ways that improve residents’ quality of life while conserving its historical and cultural heritage and restoring and protec�ng its natural environment. The Conway School is the only ins�tu�on of its kind in North America. Its focus is sustainable landscape planning and design and its graduates are awarded a Master of Science in Ecological Design degree. Each year, students from diverse backgrounds are immersed in a range of real-world design and planning projects, ranging in scale from sites to ci�es to regions.
Prepared for the City of Greenfield Aaron Dell, Jessica Ladin, and Annie Mellick The Conway School Winter 2024