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BART
Site: General ContextVision
Neighborhood Aerial ViewVision
Neighborhood Aerial View
Gathering
ConservationCreative
Abundance
Integrative
EducationalCommunity
Cooperative
Vision
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Site Vision
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Existing Site ConditionsAssessment
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A
C
B
A
C
B
Site Assessment
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A
BC
A
B
C
Site Assessment
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Existing Site ConditionsAssessment
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Assessment
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Assessment
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Assessment
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Assessment
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Assessment
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Sectors: WaterAssessment
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Sectors: Wind + Sun Assessment
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Sectors: Shadows ˘ June 21st
9:00 am
3:00 pm
Assessment
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Sectors: Shadows ˘ December 21st
9:00 am
3:00 pm
Assessment
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Sectors− People, Cars and AnimalsAssessment
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Environmental HazardsAssessment
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StrategiesZoning:
Place elements within zones according to frequency of access/use
Incremental expansionImplement a series of planned activities to expand scope of garden over time.
ConservationRainwater, domestic water as gray water, drip irrigation, building materials and existing structures
Natural methodsSoil remediation by sheet sheet mulch and compost, no chemicals for pest control, incorporate insectary plants
Sharing: sharing abundance; encourage others to share inputs such as labor, mulch materials, scrap building materials
Strategy
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Existing Site ConditionsStrategy
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Zones
Zone 1
Water CatchmentHerbsChickensVegetablesHand tool storageWork area
Zone 2
CompostBreweryTool shedFruit TreesBerries
Water
OrnamentHerbs
Chicken coop and pen
Tools andWork area
Vegetables
Fruit trees
StructuresFruit trees
Berries
Zone 3Neighborhood/distan
participantNeighborhood supply
stores
Strategy
Year 1: Water/Prep
Sheet Mulch
Demolish existing brick borders
Rain water cistern (Hot Tub) 700 Gals
Relocate existing tool shed and
compost
Potential annual water harvest: 1,800 Gals
Drip irrigationCompost
Ex. Tap (Ebmud)
Strategy
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Year 1: Herbs and Fruit TreesHerbs
Vines
Relocate existing tool shed and
compost bin
A. Almond
B. Pear
C. Apricot
D. Nectarin
E. Persimmon
F. Meyer Lemon
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B
C
DE
F
Timeline/implementation
Year 1 Plant GuildsGuild #1Green Pole BeansCorn / Zucchini
Guild #2Green Pole BeanCorn / Acorn Squ
Guild #3Shelling Bush BeansPotatoes / Turnips
Guild #4Carrots / RadishesLettuce / Onion
Guild #5Peppers Lemon CucumbersSugar Peas
Guild #6Eggplant / Peppers
Guild #7Beets / LettuceMelon
Guild #8MelonPeppersPickling Cucumber
Compost
Tool Chest
1 2
3
5
4
67
8
Tomatoes
Fava Beans
Pumpkins
Timeline/implementation
Year 2 Plant GuildsGuild #1Onions/Shallots/ Leeks
Guild #2Garlic/Beets Carrots
Guild #3Cabbage/Celery/ Mustards
Guild #4Broccoli/Kale/ Cauliflower
Guild #5Lettuce/Spinach
Guild #6Carrots/Beets/ Turnips
Guild #7Kohlrabi/Swiss Chard/Radishes
Guild #8Potatoes/Parsnips/ Rutabegas
Compost
1 2
3
5
4
67
8
Sweet Peas
Black Seeded Poppies
Fava beans
Timeline/implementation
Year 2 New Planting Areas
BarerootRaspberries
Berries
Sunflowers
Artichoke+ Nasturtiums
Asparagus
Roses
Lavendar
Timeline/implementation
Year 5 Added Features
Brewery
Covered Work Area and Table
Additional Water Storage
AsparagusHammock Between Existing Trees
Timeline/implementation
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Budget
Budget Summary
Mat Labor
Year 1 $645 0
Year 2 $305 0
Year 5 $ 2,800 $1,000
Total $3,750 $1,000
Timeline/implementation
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Time LineTimeline/implementation
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Application of Permaculture Principles:
Observe & Interact
Catch & Store Energy
Obtain a Yield
Produce No Waste
Integrate Rather Than Segregate
Use Edges & Value the Marginal