Project Description

On a 61 acre agricultural site near Rosemount, MN, I designed a traditional residential development. We were given a specific density requirement, along with park area and drainage specifications. The centeral feature of Vermillion Commons is a long park that creates two separate “neighborhoods” within the development, preserves the open feeling of the site, and functions as a recreational corridor. It is equally accessible throughout the entire site and serves as a community “commons” for the whole development. Houses along the park face into the park to provide views and safety. Blocks are kept small, with all lots having access to an alley. I attempted to follow the existing topography to keep both the natural drainage and the agricultural feel of the site. The density of the development requires gutters and storm sewers, all of which drain to any of three stormwater retention ponds.