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Parkwalk Dr.West Fork Rd20 MScale50 ft

Parkwalk Dr.Parkwalk PermacultureWest Fork Rd20 MScaleLegend50 ft2.5 ft contour lineAnnual GardenPerennial GardentreesDeckTerrace WallSwale

Parkwalk Dr.Parkwalk PermacultureCincinnati, OHFebruary 4, 2011West Fork Rd20 MScaleLegend50 ft2.5 ft contour lineAnnual GardenPerennial GardentreesDeckTerrace WallSwale

Parkwalk Dr.Parkwalk PermacultureCincinnati, OHFebruary 4, 2011WaterWest Fork RdWildlife20 MScaleLegend50 ft2.5 ft contour lineAnnual GardenPerennial GardentreesDeckTerrace WallSwale

Parkwalk Dr.Parkwalk PermacultureCincinnati, OHFebruary 4, 2011FrostWest Fork Rd20 MScaleLegend50 ft2.5 ft contour lineAnnual GardenPerennial GardentreesDeckTerrace WallSwale

Parkwalk Dr.Foot TrafficParkwalk PermacultureCincinnati, OHFebruary 4, 2011West Fork Rd20 MScaleLegend50 ft2.5 ft contour lineAnnual GardenPerennial GardentreesDeckTerrace WallSwale

Parkwalk Dr.Nutrient flowParkwalk PermacultureCincinnati, OHFebruary 4, 2011West Fork Rd20 MScaleLegend50 ft2.5 ft contour lineAnnual GardenPerennial GardentreesDeckTerrace WallSwale

Summer SunWinter SunNoise SectorWildlife SectorSummer WindsWinter WindsFire Sector

ClimateWind patterns: Generally from the southwest with gust out of the northSun exposure/orientation: high in the summer lower in the winter, 50% possibility of sunshineLatitude and longitude: 84.55 w and 39.15 nPrecipitation: 37 inches well distributed throughout the yearFrost dates: 106 days below freezingGrowing degree days: 438Chilling hours: 1400hours

LandformSlope:Orientation: southwest facing slope, west facing slope, northwest facing slope, north facing slopeSteepness (rise/run), moderate to steep, a bench, and flat strip along eastern side of houseElevations of whole site: 740- 750 ftBedrock geology: LimestoneEstimated seasonal water table: medium, in spots high, most lowLandslide potential: mild

WaterSupply (existing): location, quantity, quality, network layout and features (spigots, pipes, filters, etc.): city water supply with one spigot in the back garden and one in front gardenSupply (possible sources): city water supply, rainwater supply from hardscapes including roof, driveway, and sidewalk, runoff from adjacent propertiesWatershed boundaries & flow patterns: concentration and dispersion areas, including roof runoff patterns, gutters and down spouts: roof runoff concentrates in several areas 1. Roof runoff from southern and eastern side of house, three pipes connected, southern and western down spouts also concentrate in another spot leading to a very soggy area, two downspouts on western side of building that deliver water into a terrace garden and another into lawnPotential pollution sources: road runoff, chemical runoff from neighbors, etc.Groundwater pollution sources (including pesticides and fertilizers): neighbors’ runoff and on source fertilizersFlooding, ponding and puddling areas: flat bench near the entry of two downspout pipesExcess pavement or other impervious surfaces preventing groundwater recharge: roof, driveway, and sidewalkAreas damaged or stressed by road runoff: NALocation of on-site and nearby off-site culverts, wells, water lines, sewage lines, old wells, etc.: sewage on east sideErosion: existing and potential areas: three downspout concentration on southern part of property causing a erosion gully. Also in that vicinity an erosion gulley is forming from runoff from neighbors yard. Also neighbor’s roof runoff concentrated in that area. Sensitive waterways, wetlands and seasonal wet areas (setbacks/protection areas): west fork of mill creek located just below property.

Legal IssuesProperty lines, easements, rights-of-way: property boundaries with neighbor and community development land from subdivisionZoning regulations: residentialConservation restrictions or easements: NASight line requirements at driveway or road intersections: NA

Access/CirculationAccess/CirculationActivity nodes (hubs of activity), storage areas: vegetable garden and compost area, raspberry picking sight, small lower back porch as storage as well as garageMaterials flows: mulch, compost, produce, firewood, laundry, etc.: compost out of bin to fruiting plants and vegetable garden, mulch imported- collected leaves from residential areas as well as pine needles from behind Walmart on Colerain., firewood collected from family land in Kentucky, brought in by car and walked to back porchPedestrian, cart and vehicle access points, current & potential patterns: Vehicle access is on driveway, pedestrian access leads from front door or to small back porch, from their you can enter the garden spaces in different directions as they are split all around the houseToo many roads/paths. Or roads/patterns in the wrong placesRutted, eroding routesAreas where paths/roads concentrate runoff, risk erosion or prevent infiltration: sidewalk prevents infiltration as well as driveway on north side of house

Vegetation and WildlifeExisting plant species: locations, sizes/quantities, patterns, uses, poisonous, invasiveness, weediness, what they indicate about site conditions, etc.: North side of house mostly flowering ornamentals with gooseberries as well, northwestern side of house, ornamental landscaping with herbs and raspberry patch as well as community has spruce and Pin Oak planted, western side of house- ornamentals and grasses with blueberries and further away paw paws, southern side, grapes trellising on deck supports, and vegetable garden and lilac bush. Also on southern edge towards the road the community has a grassland not being managed thus forbs and small woody bushes beginning to succeed. Eastern edge, lawn and majority of south and west part of land. Clover dispersed with grasses. Rare, endangered and threatened species: NARampant or invasive species: Bush Honeysuckle along the edgeHabitats or habitat elements to protect/create: early successional grassland below property that has been let go, but not letting too many trees come inUnique or ancient trees:Stressed, weak, diseased, or damaged treesAreas of especially low diversity (to diversify) or high diversity (to protect): low diversity lawnEcosystem architecture: layers and their density, patterning and diversity; resultant habitat conditions, light/shade, character, quality: ornamental landscaping with little use of vertical space and combinations of height. Relatively all low shrubs and bushes at present moment. However community trees to do cast shade on western edge as they continue to grow rapidly. Habitat types, food/water/shelter availability: Mixed habitat all around house, old forest across the street on southern side, suburbs to east side, north side black locust re-growth bordering large trees and an open ridge, western edge community development land of ornamental sterile landscape.

MicroclimateSlope aspects (compass orientation): Good south facing wall that protects veggies from frost, northern square that holds cold temps and low sunlightSun/shade patterns: mostly sunny on sight although neighboring trees cast a shadow from the western edge and tall house on eastern edge provides shade. Late in day in winter months the sun sets quickly as the opposite ridge with large trees cast shade quickly. North side of building next to garage and front door gets little sun.Cold air drainage and frost pockets: good cold air dranage, frost stays for a long time on northern and western side of buildingSoil moisture patterns: concentration of water in southwestern corner of property from downspouts where it sits, on south part concentration of water but in an erosion gulleyPrecipitation patterns: evenLocal wind patterns (site-specific): South to southwest, with storm fronts blowing from the east

Buildings and InfrastructureBuilding size, shape, locations, doors & windows, existing & possible functions Building is approximately 3000 sq feet, pretty much square with garage on northeast side protruding giving a slight L shape. Building locate at the top of the .25 acre site. Doors are to be found on North side and through garage, south side access to the deck, and southwest corner downstairs basement door. Windows spread mostly on north and south side of buildings. Few windows on east and west.Permanent pavement: (and snow piles from plowing it) Driveway on north side as well as sidewalksPower lines (above and below ground) and electric outlets: Power lines below ground, electrical outlets on north side porch and south side porchOutdoor water faucet, septic system, well locations: faucets on north side and south.Locations of underground pipes: water & sewer lines, footing drain, floor drain and down spout drain lines, tile drains, culverts, other: Underground pipes diverting roof runoff on Southwestern corner and southeastern corner of the house running down the southern slopeFences and gateways NALead paint, old underground oil or gas tanks, leaking septic tanks or sewer lines, stored toxins: old pesticides, other hazardous materials: NA

Zones of UseCurrent uses by neighbors and passersby: neighbor lawn while many passerby’s in cars and some on foot because of community space and end of the road turning into a busy street. Across the street in North there is an open mowed lawn for children use.Use history and impacts on land, current or future uses: Forest then developed into subdivision, bulldozed primary valley that the house sits on top of. Current use includes lawn and growing space and wildlife corridor. Terrace beds put in not long after the house was built with large limestone rocks. Current gardening and mulching and composting are improving the soil in certain locations. The grass is normally left on as mulch or bagged when mulch is needed for beds or compost. Future use is lawn, more food production, and fruit production. More water catchment, mushroom production, medicinal herb production, and small nursery. Wild areas: all around with MT airy forest and mill creek west fork branch

Soil (fertility and management)Composition, texture: heavy clay with humus building in garden areasDrainage: decent. Significant slopes assist this, however there are squishy areas% organic: very low in lawn, higher in garden areasSoil pH: alkalineDamaged soils: bare, compacted, infertile, contaminated, etc.- soil compacted from construction but not beyond repair in this forgiving landscape, soil biology rebuilding no that it has been converted to organicSoil toxins: lead, mercury, cadmium, asbestos, automotive oil, gasoline, etc.: possible but non detected

Soil (fertility and management)

Aesthetics/Experience of PlaceBeautiful, unique or fragile natural features or habitats: large rock formations created, landscaping well started and assembledBlighted areas needing beautification: lots of lawn, difficult to mow on slopeUgly features needing renovation or removal: landscaping nice but not productive for food

Aesthetics/Experience of Place

Phase 3 plant listRed Mulberry 2- FieldHardy Kiwi- 3 (1 m, 2 fm)- west sideYellow Raspberry- 2-swaleRosemary-1- frontLemongrass-2- deckCardoon- 2- SwaleSweet Flag- 2- SwaleLicorice Flag- 2- SwaleGoldenseal-10 forestPaw Paw- 4- forestHardy Orange-1- NorthGoats Rue-2- SwaleMaypop- 2- SwalePurple Fennel- 1- swaleGreek Oregano- 1- NorhtSage- 1- NorthChinese Artichoke- 2- swaleGojy berry- 2-SwaleYarrow- 2- swaleRussian Licorice- 2- swaleHoutynaCordata- 2- SwaleDiscoreabatatas- 2 westScouring rush- 2- swalePurple Conelfower- 2- swaleJerusalem artichoke- 10- Swale and fieldBurdock- 4- SwaleHorseradish- 1- swaleHydrangea- 1- eastBlack Chokeberry-2- swaleGrasses-2- westRhubarb-2- swaleBlueberry-2- swaleAlder-2- swaleGoumi-2- swaleStrawberry- 3- south gardenCranberry- 1- front?Thronless balckberr-1- swaleSylvan trailing blackberry-1-swaleJapanese dwarf cherry- 2- norhtwest lower terraceRed elderberry-1- swaleEdlberry (canadensis- )2- fieldRed Mulberry- 2- FieldComfrey-10- all over

Phase 120 sq meter garden veggie garden located at southwest corner of the house

Phase 2Red Raspberry-4-northwest lower terraceGrape- 3- south climbing on deck polesGooseberry-3- north upper terracePaw Paw- 2- southwest lower slopes belwo swale

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