An urban planner suggested that a tiny-homes park, trails, a learning barge, and an in-river or riverfront sculpture can benefit Cape Girardeau’s Red Star neighborhood. Up to 100 hours of pro bono urban planning is going to be provided by Benchmark Planning, which also has an office in St. Louis, for the improvement of the neighborhood. According to Red Star Revival officials, trails are a practical choice.
In an article by semissourian.com, “Vagn Hansen II of North Carolina-based Benchmark Planning recently outlined the concepts at a meeting with Cape Girardeau city planner Ryan Shrimplin and leaders of the Red Star Neighborhood Revival organization.
Other suggestions include a demonstration rice field, remediation of Sloan Creek to a “more natural environment,” shoreline recreation fields and a “maker faire” that could celebrate the manufacturing history of the neighborhood.”
More precisely, “Hansen suggested a tiny-homes RV park could be developed along the riverfront in cooperation with the nearby Isle Casino. The tiny houses on wheels amount to “recreational vehicles,” he said. Such houses could be 400 to 500 square feet.”
Additionally, “Hansen suggested a learning center could be built on a barge and docked on the shore. According to the preliminary planning document, the center could focus on the Mississippi River environment as well as “sustainable development” involving recycled water, solar energy and recycled construction materials.”
For Red Star neighborhood organization vice president, Dan Presson, the article states that “he favors creating new walking trails that would connect to Southeast Missouri State University. A sculpture with a river theme appeals to him, too. Presson said an educational component would be “a wonderful use of the property.”
According to the article, “Presson and Shrimplin said the neighborhood needs something that would draw people. Presson and other members of the group want to encourage more home ownership and investment in the neighborhood. “
You can read more at semissourian.com.
If all homeowners in the Red Star neighborhood would consider improving their own homes, the entire neighborhood would take on a whole new look. One way to spruce up the neighborhood is through routine lawn maintenance and new landscaping. There are many landscaping ideas that people can apply not only to the entire area, but specifically to their own home. These garden ideas can not only give joy and comfort to the household, but can also make your property the envy of the neighborhood.
If you want your home to be overall stylish and wholesome, you should not only consider improving the indoors but also the outdoors. You can take a look at some tips and pictures that will inspire you to improve your garden landscape.
According to an article by homify.com, “Turn a corner of your driveway or a spot near the porch into a terraced space that will be easy to maintain. Let it sit next to the driveway and plant plenty of flowers for some colorful appeal as guests come calling! Use one pot for clusters of two or three different kinds of flowers and plants. This will create an interesting look and help you play around with colors as well.”
Moreover, the article also suggests to “create a natural rug by letting the lawn and the patio meet. If you want something that will be easy to maintain, then the best way to go it is to install a rock bed with plenty of rocks and pebbles as well as succulents that are more likely to withstand all weather conditions.”
For those who are concerned about having narrow spaces, you can “make a narrow space work wonders by installing a spiral like layered garden. Do it up with grass, succulents, and flowers.”
And for those who love privacy, “Create a private sitting area with benches like this which will fit right into any nook or corner. Ensure that there is a tall wall nearby or layer with planters so that privacy is maintained.”
Whether you just want to improve your garden landscape at home or want to improve the entire neighborhood like Cape Girardeau’s Red Star neighborhood, taking time to plan and explore landscaping ideas is the first step in the process.
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