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respect existing wetlands: work with local conservation commissions, locate new projects outside of 100'-0" setback from wetlands if possible, do not develop within flood plain or use special details for flood resistance

reuse already-disturbed land: use sites with buildings already on them, reuse existing footprint of disturbed area, reuse existing concrete foundations, footings and walls, where possible
link to public transportation infrastructure: provide connection to existing bike trail networks, develop near village centers, connect to bus & ferry routes
restore open spaces: condense new projects on site to allow greater open spaces for natural habitats including plants and animals, preserve as many existing mature trees as possible
landscape with native species: utilize landscaping that enhances the local site, remove invasive species, use species that require low water
manage stormwater runoff: utilize pervious paving whenever possible, create green roofs, drain all roofs on site and not on hardscape
resources:
   
 
mass. DEP community maps
native plants from Orleans, MA cons. comm.
 
cape cod rail trail
green roofs
 
ccrta

cape cod national seashore

 

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