Design Program for the Hower Residence 98 Arthur Rd., Asheville, NC 28806

Prepared by David Newton LAR 210

A. Productive and Functional Roadside Bank a. Create access infrastructure, i.e. stairs and landings b. Plant soil stabilizing edible and medicinal perennials

B. Prominent Walkway Entrance a. Widen stairs at street entrance b. Add handrail

C. Widen Driveway a. Widen from 8.5 ft. to 10.5 ft.

D. Well Defined Entrance Path a. 4.5 – 5 ft. wide

E. Edible Landscape a. Best sunlight in front yard b. Garden storage on south property line

F. Screen Front of House a. 3 ft. high edible shrub b. Allow access to steep bank

G. Well defined walkways a. All side and rear walkways in matching material b. Minimum 2 ft. wide

H. Screen Propane Tank a. 6 ft. high b. Access door for refueling and replacement

I. Inviting Entertainment Space Near House a. Remove east deck rail b. Adjoin patio to existing deck

J. Remove Failing Retaining Wall a. Add terraced garden beds

K. Screen North Side of Back Yard a. Mulberry bushes b. Pruned to 6 ft. tall

L. Playset Location a. Place in high visibility to all east facing windows

M. Useable Backyard a. Large recreational space b. Reduce conditions for mosquito infestation c. Fire pit

N. Budget a. As low as possible b. Use existing materials and site conditions wherever possible