FRANKLIN FALLS AT ODELL PARK

Balancing Preservation & Progress Through Permaculture

Urban Permaculture Design Solutions: INSTRUCTORS: Steve Whitman An Experiential Design Charrette For an Advanced Permaculture PDC Lauren Chase Rowell Franklin, NH • April 30, May 17-20, May 20-22

Process: 1. Goals articulation A transformational, multi-day session, where PDC graduates come together 2. Teams assigned to the following categories: to generate resilient and community-orientated ideas for the revitalization - Access and circulation of a section of the historic Franklin downtown, which is presently - Buildings and infrastructure underutilized. Professional permaculture planners, designers, and educators - Legal & Zoning will guide the effort through a design charrette. - Soils, water, vegetation & wildlife 3. A&A Summary (Analysis and assessment) The charrette process blends the broad experience of PDC graduates 4. Context Map with local citizens’ detailed knowledge of their community to produce 5. Conceptual Design a conceptual plan, which applies permaculture ethics and principles. The 6. Patch Designs & Perspective Drawings charrette provides an overall framework where fi nal solutions can be developed, with emphasis towards a design that incorporates the use of Local Facilitator low energy solutions, repurposed materials, and the multifunctional use of Todd Workman interior and exterior spaces within a historic portion of downtown Franklin. Participants Dick Devens Through a unique site analysis process, participants will identify regenerative Sarah Dunham solutions to address present issues with storm water, urban biodiversity Michael Cox and habitat loss, and the lack of outdoor, community gathering spaces. This Amelia Curtis collaborative effort builds on the Plan NH work, which was done in 2006. Benjamin Kaufhold Sophie Viandier Mary Tebo Davis Stacey Doll Rael Jennifer H White Ryan Ferdinand Amy Lamb Franklin Falls at Odell Park: Ecology them to phase-in and transition their community while Balancing Preservation and Progress through • Regenerates and sustains biologically diverse landscapes being fl exible and adaptive along the way. The vision Permaculture that support the health of all living things. and design for Franklin Falls at Odell Park is a refl ection • Celebrates, honors, and protects the land, rivers, and of the creative, independent lifestyle the community Goals Articulation - Visioning the Future natural heritage of the area. has embraced since its beginnings. In the hands of the Economy community, the vision and design will take form and be Franklin Falls at Odell Park is a unique and special place • Creates opportunities for learning skills and jobs that another important transition where the people and the that is grounded in geology and the premise that “form support the stability and resiliency of the community. land of Franklin thrive yet again. follows function.” The rugged and courageous people • Favors a creative versus a consumptive economy of the area, defi ned by what they made and what they • Offers accessible and dynamic living and working The vision and design for Franklin Falls at Odell Park offered, have weathered and thrived through many opportunities that support multi-generational and includes: transitions using their individual ingenuity, creativity, hard diverse populations. • Community gathering spaces work and strong sense of community. With the strength Community • Multi-use access, circulation, and connections and strong will of its citizens and the economic, cultural • Fosters renewed connections to history and all the • Offi ces and workspace that supports a creative and historic life blood that runs through the rivers, the people who have called this place home. economy land, and the natural heritage of this place, Franklin is • Recognizes that the human community is embedded • Small scale food hub including a farmers market and a self-suffi cient community that has and will continue within a larger natural community and that the people restaurant to cultivate its food, energy, services, recreation, and in this area have a deep relationship and connection • Educational establishments community pride. with the land and natural heritage. • Gardens and landscapes that support biodiversity • Encourages opportunities for face-to-face interaction Permaculture is what our ancestors called “common and relationship building. sense”, including frugality, independence, and resilient • Establishes a clear sense of identity, place and community. systems and now includes things such as renewable energy alternatives, local food economies, and The town of Franklin is in the midst of another transition regenerating the natural environment. Permaculture, as there is an urgent need to work with the positive defi ned as the conscious design and maintenance energy that has been generated around saving valuable of diverse, stabile, and resilient natural ecosystems, historic buildings and protecting the natural heritage harmoniously integrated with people in order to at Franklin Falls at Odell Park, and to contribute to provide their food, energy, shelter and other needs in a the economic stability of the greater City of Franklin. sustainable way, is what has defi ned Franklin Falls at Odell Town surveys and charettes have been completed in Park’s past and will help to defi ne its future. Rooted in recent years and provided a foundation for the vision the principle of the triple bottom line (planet, profi t and and design for Franklin Falls at Odell Park, which now people) and the three permaculture ethics (earth care, includes practical and applicable details and defi nitions. fair share, people care), Franklin Falls thrives and supports The citizens of Franklin are in the best position to carry its ecology, economy, and the community in the following forward the vision and design that has been laid out by way: simply starting right where they are, and allowing their continual pro-active and hard working approach lead Sample Logos

Franklin Falls at Odell Park • Balancing Preservation and Progress Through Permaculture Memorial Street Gateway from City Hall Memorial Street Gateway from City Hall

Franklin Falls at Odell Park • Balancing Preservation and Progress Through Permaculture Bio-Swale • Canal Street Parking Lot Bio-Swale • Canal Street Parking Lot

Franklin Falls at Odell Park • Balancing Preservation and Progress Through Permaculture Main Parking Area Riverbend Parking Area • North View

Franklin Falls at Odell Park • Balancing Preservation and Progress Through Permaculture Riverbend Mill Parking Area • East View Riverbend Mill Parking Area • East View

Franklin Falls at Odell Park • Balancing Preservation and Progress Through Permaculture Riverbend Mill • Vegetation & Parking Riverbend Mill • North

Franklin Falls at Odell Park • Balancing Preservation and Progress Through Permaculture Riverbend Court Riverbend Court

Franklin Falls at Odell Park • Balancing Preservation and Progress Through Permaculture Riverbend Mill Refl ection Gardens Riverbend Mill Refl ection Gardens

Franklin Falls at Odell Park • Balancing Preservation and Progress Through Permaculture Green Space Between Riverbend Mill & Community Center Green Space Between Riverbend Mill & Community Center

Franklin Falls at Odell Park • Balancing Preservation and Progress Through Permaculture Stanley Mill East Stanley Mill East

Franklin Falls at Odell Park • Balancing Preservation and Progress Through Permaculture A. Stanley Mill South Wall B. Courtyard & Demonstration C. Edible Forest Garden D. Historic Mill Trail and Ruins E. Forever Wild/Erosion Control Green Roof & Food Hub/Farmer’s Zone The 10’ sandy shoulder that ran the Market Loading Zone/Courtyard The edible forest garden is located Most of the rear section of the Stanley Mill length of the Stanley Mill has been between the Armory food hub and building, due to its weakened foundation and This area is highly sensitive due to dug down 36” and replaced with As visitors cross north on Memorial farmer’s market and the Stanley increasing pressure on the eroding river banks, erosion and not open to the public. 30” of top soil. A 6” depression St at the crosswalk, they fi rst Mill restaurant, brewery, and coffee has been removed. Any sound brick or building In order to combat the erosion has been left to help capture storm experience a section of the Franklin roasters, creating a center point for material removed from the Stanley Mill has been problem many large native trees water that ran down Memorial St. urban edible forest garden. Wisteria food production and continuing the recycled back into the Stanley Mill Courtyard, species such as spruce, pine and Three courses of recycled brick have growing from the forest garden leads food theme from inside the two the River Bend Mill Parking lot, Stanley Mill oak have been planted to protect been used to create the 8” curb the eye to the lower fl at roof of the buildings back outdoors where it all Courtyard East and the Armory’s raised garden the river bank from heavy rains that protects pedestrians from the Stanley Mill. This section of the mill begins. The forest garden is made beds. Instead of removing the entire structure, and snow. The invasive species that depressed area, with every fourth provides a fantastic demonstration of native edible perennials, perennial certain sections have been left standing and were plaguing the river banks have brick of the fi rst course removed to site for the intensive green roof used nectary plants that blend into native reinforced to ensure safety. These sections have been removed and aggressive native allow storm water to enter the bed. on top of the Stanley Mill building. dense forest vegetation found along been left to create The Historic Mill Trail, a unique ground covers introduced. A berm This part of the mill is included in An informational sign describes the river bank and the Historic Mill urban/wooded space that tells the history of was also created at the crest of the the Armory-Stanley Mill food edible the different types of green roofs, Trail and Ruins site. the Franklin mills through the use of plaques river bank to slow any water running forest garden. Trellises for hops are their applications, and how they are placed on sections of the ruins and art created towards the river. The historic Mill hung alternating with espalier pear utilized in the Franklin Mills. The Plants: from old mill equipment. The forge stack has also Trail runs into the forever wild zone trees with a Siberian pea shrub at Courtyard is made of recycled brick Hazelnut (5) been left standing to act as the main focal and with plants overlapping. each end of the hop/pear forest to from the demolished section of the Low Bush Blueberry (5) entrance point to the trail. The trails leading to The provide much needed nitrogen. Low Stanley Mill and provides farmers High Bush Blueberry (3) the Armory and weaving behind the Stanley Mill Plants: bush blueberry, wild strawberry and and food producers easy access Huckleberry (3) are made of crushed concrete repurposed from Yellow Arch Angel (13) lingonberry act as ground covers to the weekly farmer’s market and Wild Strawberry (9) the demolition. In addition to the Historic Mill Green & Gold (13) Stanley within the depressed shoulder bed. food hub. All food producers are Grapes (3) Trail and providing vertical growing space for the See Plants in Section D. required to delivery their goods by Beach Plum (3) breweries’ hops, the trail and ruins lead us from Plants: 2pm each day so that the courtyard American Cranberry (9) the Armory’s and Stanley Mills focus on food back Mill Hops (25) can be used by the community and Butterfl y Weed (3) to our roots. The Historic Mill trail brings us Dwarf Espalier Pear Tree (5) businesses for activities including Aster (3) back 200 years to the beginning of the mills, and Siberian Pea Shrub (2) educational outreach, cooking/food Violets (9) as you move farther east down the trail you leave Courtyard Low Bush Blueberry (7) demonstrations, additional seating Dandelion (7) the mills behind and enter the mix deciduous Wild Strawberry (7) for the restaurant and a beer garden See Plants in Section D. forest. The mills provided for the people of Lingonberry (7) for the brewery. Franklin for many years, but it was the natural resources that brought the people to Franklin in Forest Garden Plants: the fi rst place. A plaque placed on the trail will Hazelnut (1) remind visitors of such. Bush Cherry (3) Wild Strawberry (3) Plants: Low Bush Blueberry (3) Black Hills Spruce (3) Various Types of Daylilies (5) White Oak (3) Wisteria (3) Eastern White Pine (3) Woodland phlox (15) Demonstration Green Roof Plants: Solomon Seal (15) Black Mulberry (1) Christmas & Ostrich Fern (15 each) Compact Inkberry (3) Black Birch (5) Comfrey (3) Hazelnut (5) Black Eyed Susan (3) Hops (17) Hosta (3) Wild Strawberry (9) Chocolate Joe Pye Weed (3) Common Juniper (5) Goldenrod (3) Low Bush Blueberry (7) Baptisia (3) High Bush Blueberry (7) F. Storm Water Catchment G. Rooftop Patio Seating H. Intensive Greenroof I. Greenhouse

Located on the north side of the The larger rear square section of Due to the reconstruction of the Along the southern most edge of Stanley Mill is a 1,000 gallon water the Stanley Mill rooftop has been Stanley Mill rooftop, an intensive the rooftop a 20’ X 60’ greenhouse catchment system. The majority converted into outdoor seating greenroof has been included on provides a subtropical climate for of storm water to fall on the for the restaurant and brewery. the longer rectangular rooftop year round food production. Built Stanley Mill is absorbed by the Pergolas made from reclaimed wood south of the rooftop patio. The over the greenroof, the greenhouse intensive green roof. The water and steel from the demolition cover greenroof is an effi cient strategy for has ample growing space along shed off the greenhouse is used the seating areas and provide vertical dealing with stormwater, but it also the ground level; the addition of in the greenhouse for watering growing space for the restaurant and provides additional growing space shelves on each side of a main path and passives solar heating. This brewery. A removable impermeable for the restaurant and brewery. that runs through the center of stormwater catchment system is cloth is used as needed to keep The green roof has been utilized the greenhouse adds even more used to store water that’s been shed patrons safe from the elements. by the restaurant to grow fresh growing space. The greenhouse is from the rooftop seating area of the The rooftop patio also contains herbs and annual vegetables for heated with passive 25’ solar water building (see section G.). The water a permanent covered bar, seating use in their kitchen. The depth of tubes on the southeast side of the is channeled through small drains for up to 35 people, viewscapes soil is 8” but raised garden beds greenhouse. The tubes are fi lled located in strategic low areas of the of the ruins, intensive greenroof have been added to make growing with fi ltered stormwater shed from roof. From the drains the water and greenhouse, rivers, Odell Park, space for annual root vegetables. the greenhouse and water stored travels through a system of pipes and Franklin Falls and downtown. Large In addition to the herbs and annual in the water catchment system gutters and is received in the holding potted plants are used to enclose vegetables, perennial fruits have mentioned in section F. To maintain tanks to be used to water the forest the seating area and give the patio been added to the areas sectioned a subtropical climate throughout garden. During particularly rainy the feeling of being in a dense off by pathways. Cover cropping the colder months a photovoltaic periods, the tanks are allowed to garden, and the drains mentioned in is utilized over winter to ensure panel and electric heating system slowly drain into the forest garden. section F. manage stormwater. that water absorbed by the soil is and heavy insulation on the north, Some future possibilities for this being fi ltered and utilized effi ciently. east, and west sides are included in catchment system are small scale Plants for Pergolas: Small perennial fruit trees help to the greenhouse construction. Future hydroponics for vegetables, grain, and Grapes (3) complete the Stanley Mill biodiverse possibilities for the greenhouse fi sh production, passive solar heating, Hardy Kiwi (3) greenroof. include extending the passive solar storm water/gray water fi ltration, Maypop (3) tubes through the building to and larger scale water catchment Perennial Plants & Trees: provide the mill building with passive system capable of storing and Decorative/Nectary Potted Plants: Tart Cherry Tree (2) heat, exclusive tropical planting, moving water around the Franklin Assorted Annuals (30) including: Quince (2) hydroponic vegetable, grain, and fi sh Mills. Canna Lilies, Amaranth, Celosia, Raspberry (3) production, storm water fi ltration, Cleome, Cosmos, Cupfl ower, Blackberry (3) and an educational demonstration Lantana, Verbena, Violets, and Mint (1) site. Nasturtium. Annual Plants: Plants: Chenopodiaceaes Dwarf Banana (2) Cruciferaes Dwarf Plantain (2) Apiaceaes Dwarf Lemon (2) Asteraecea Dwarf Lime (2) Cucurbitaceaes Dwarf Mulberry (1) Alliaceaes Figs (2) Leguminosaes Dates (2) Dwarf Orange (1) Dwarf Grapefruit (1) Dwarf Pomegranate (1) See Annual Plants in Section

Franklin Falls at Odell Park • Balancing Preservation and Progress Through Permaculture The Stanley Mill Courtyard The Stanley Mill Courtyard

Franklin Falls at Odell Park • Balancing Preservation and Progress Through Permaculture The Armory The Armory

Franklin Falls at Odell Park • Balancing Preservation and Progress Through Permaculture ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Bio-Swale A Ditch that Cleanses Water Information THE LANDSCAPE IN FRONT OF YOU IS DESIGNED TO REMOVE SILT AND POLLUTION FROM SURFACE WATER RUNOFF. and Photos Instead of channeling stormwater from the parking lot into a drainage pipe, the FILTER STRIP and BIOSWALE work together as a “LIVING DRAIN” to capture stormwater, so that it leaves cleaner than when it entered. From Cornell University

UNABSORBED STORMWATER, THAT IS NOW The PAVEMENT WAS GRADED TO DIRECT CLEANER, IS DISCHARGED INTO NEARBY BEEBE STORMWATER RUNOFF from the parking lot LAKE tthroughhrough a subsurface drain. and the road into the planted filter strip, Once in the bioswale, SOME WATER then into the bioswale. INFILTRATES THE GROUND, replenishing groundwater supply.

FILTER STRIP BIOSWALEB ALE

RIVER STONE SLOWS DOWN WATER FLOW before it enters the filter strip. During heavy rains, EXCESS WATER IS CHANNELED UNDER THE SIDEWALK GRATES into the bioswale.

SUSPENDED PARTICLES BEGIN TO SETTLE OUT OF THE RUNOFF with the help of the plants As water infiltrates through the bioswale, and the soil. sediment and pollutants continue to be filtered out. From the filter strip, WATER IS COLLECTED MICRO-ORGANISMS ON PLANT ROOTS AND IN THE BY AN UNDERGROUND DRAIN and is channeled SOIL HELP BREAK DOWN HARMFUL POLLUTANTS. into the bioswale.

Illustration by Irene Lekstutis ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Franklin Falls at Odell Park • Balancing Preservation and Progress Through Permaculture ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Green Roof Info and Photos from NH Projects Next Steps and the goals articulated in the plan, partner, collaborate, and locally sustainable and has a distinctive sense of place. We convince skeptics. encourage pedestrians and bicycle facilities along with car reduced transportation. As a homegrown, un-homogenized city we take pride • Todd Workman will be meeting with several of Franklin’s • We begin with action that demonstrates success quickly and starts in preserving our historic storefronts. Creating an optimal mix of community leaders including the Mayor, City Manager & City to bring tourists to town and shows residents there is a reason to building and space uses will enable us to become an economically Council, Odell Park Realty & Advisory Group, the FBIDC be optimistic. We use a comprehensive package of strategies and vibrant mixed-use commercial district. (Franklin Business Industrial Development Corporation) and tools rather than a piecemeal approach. the Director of Planning & Zoning. Todd along with members of • Identify barriers to revitalization and a potential means of the Design Team will also make a presentation to The Choose overcoming this barrier. Use a proactive approach, think creatively Funding Franklin group. about new economic opportunities, inject a new dose of energy Odell Park Realty will be established in 2013 with the mission • A website and Facebook page will be established to track the into the community, invigorate volunteers and donors, and of implementing the blueprint for riverfront and downtown project from inception to reality. communicate success. development. Odell Park Realty plays the integral role in • “Founding members” of the Urban Permaculture Design Team will • Integrate local development efforts with local, regional, state, and redevelopment and revitalization of downtown Franklin Falls. The be kept up to date and with the intention of having those who federal economic development programs. Minimize duplication non-profi t will be initially capitalized with $ from local foundations, would like to involved with implementation when the day arrives. of effort and coordinate public and private sector resources being fi nancial institutions, and other sources. directed towards common goals. Odell Park Realty & Advisory Group • Provide fi nancing assistance for building owners to meet City code Example Projects being entertained: This non-profi t will be the will be the catalyst that will act as the redevelopment requirements and support the renovation and improvements of • New England’s largest interconnected mountain bike trail authority and bridge the gap between the public and private sector the downtown buildings. system (Partnership with NEMBA New England Mountain Bike • Economic restructuring: Identify and take advantage of Association) opportunities as they arise. Shift to a different mix of economic • In-river modifi cations for sustainable white water park Who We Are: activities. Identify and promote new economic functions for the • Winch based water sports park Odell Park Realty & Advisory Group is downtown Franklin Fall’s downtown in relation to local and regional markets. Establish • Indoor mountain bike park (Highland Mountain Bike Park economic development company. We lead the charge for positive and collaboration) sustainable economic growth in downtown Franklin while protecting programs to strengthen and recruit businesses. past investments. Because a vigorous downtown is a prerequisite for • Resilience (locally sourced eatery) a healthier city, we’re working to keep downtown Franklin working as Why Downtown Franklin Falls? • Year round farmers market and food hub the economic, social and cultural centerpiece of the entire region. Research shows that a healthy and vibrant downtown boosts • Local winery & Hard Cider (Hermit Woods) the economic health and quality of life in a community. Specifi cally, • Opera House & Regency Theatre (nightlife) it creates jobs, incubates small businesses, reduces sprawl, protects • Ram Dass heritage site What We Do: property values, and increases the community’s options for goods • Holistic Health Care Center We are working in partnership with local government, the private and services. An aesthetically pleasing downtown that is full of activity, • Satellite campus (sustainability & holistic health) sector, and the philanthropic sector to support and develop specifi c particularly pedestrian activity, conveys a positive and attractive image • Sporting goods & outfi tters real estate projects in downtown Franklin. of the community, which in turn attracts more visitors. And, it serves • Design built mix of stores & business (using RFP process) • We help local business leaders, entrepreneurs, developers and as a symbol of community pride and history. • Edible parks with “permaculture “design features economic development professionals identify business and real • Riverside park with industrial machinery (in lieu of sculpture) estate development opportunities that are realistic and make Lifestyle Segmentation • Inn at Odell Park (Boutique Inn & small scale conference center) sense for downtown Franklin (Sectors such as retail and service Historic Franklin Falls has grown up between the downtown and • Improved civic spaces (Odell Park, City Hall Plaza, Riverside Park, business, restaurant, arts and entertainment, recreation, housing, the three rivers. We’ve always been an outdoor town, but now we’re & Towne Greene) offi ce, lodging, and destination attractions). bringing the outdoor experience back into the spotlight, and dropping • Historic façade restoration project (matching grants) • We call stakeholders together on a regular basis and recommit it right into the heart of the city (bike trails, kayak & water sports, • Co-working offi ce park them to the community vision. We bring a fresh perspective hunting & fi shing outfi tters, snowmobiling , and cross country skiing). • Special events & festivals (Arts, recreational, cultural) and new energy to local challenges and force the community to This is the largest adaptive reuse project in Franklin’s history, • Integrated senior housing think creatively about new economic opportunities. We integrate turning the downtown into a vibrant micro-urban centerpiece. • Legacy projects newcomers, maintain momentum, keep the focus on the vision Our movement is focused on environmentally conscious living and quality of life measures. We desire a downtown that is walkable, Franklin Falls at Odell Park • Balancing Preservation and Progress Through Permaculture