262 270 Main St Final Presentation

Humanizing the Parking Edge Transform the existing parking lot that currently serves as a "dead zone," with humanizing elements: Functional Rain Gardens: Integrated stormwater management that doubles as a lush, green buffer. Urban Canopy: Strategic tree placement to provide shade and a sense of enclosure. A "Living Shield" or Green Shield: Using nature to protect pedestrians from the visual and environmental impact of parked cars. LEON Marketplace 262-270 Main St. West Orange, NJ PROPOSED DESIGN APPROACH 3