Edgewater Landscape Working Group

This morning, the Edgewater Landscape Working Group met again. We had a fantastic and productive conversation about next steps on the Edgewater Project!

An engaged group of passionate and knowledgeable residents joined the Town team, Coastal Action, and our Project and Construction Managers to explore destination nodes, conceptual ideas, and themes for the Edgewater landscape plan.

There was strong support for a naturalized planting approach with clear ecological considerations including hardy, drought and deer-resistant native plants, pollinator species, decorative blooming trees, and selections that provide year-round interest. Planting in clusters and phased testing of new plants rooting, surviving and thriving was also recommended.

We also discussed salt-tolerant plants for the vegetated embankment and lessons from the Living Shoreline project, thoughtful placement of lawns or low-maintenance groundcover, and practical considerations like ground grub infestations, salt, snow load, watering, maintenance and pruning.

The conversation also covered welcoming features such as art installations, lighting, interpretive signage, accessibility, seating, and shaded areas all aimed at creating a vibrant, usable waterfront for exercise, play, and relaxation.
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Thank you to this dedicated committee for your time, energy, and commitment to beautifying and naturalizing Edgewater. It’s inspiring to have your perspectives and experience at the table!
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