City of Virginia Beach Pattern Book Landscape Transformations
Preservation, renewal and enhancement of your home do not end at the exterior walls. The outdoor segments of your property hold endless possibilities for upgrades and landscaping design projects. Installing or improving driveways, sidewalks, gardens, patios, ponds or other outdoor features improves the aesthetic appeal of your property, improves the quality of the surrounding neighborhood, and boosts the value of your property.
Keep in mind that many homeowners’ associations govern the type, style and quality of improvements that a homeowner may make to the exterior of a home. Consult your homeowner’s association handbook before diving into any outdoor improvement project. For more information on landscaping visit
http://www.vbgov.com/government/offices/green/open-space- green/pages/
riparian-buffer.aspx.
Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design
Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design, CPTED, is based on the idea that
the proper design and effective use of the built
environment can lead to a reduction in the incidence and fear of crime, and an improvement in the quality of life.
Driveways and Walkways
A driveway can be more than just a functional feature. Various layouts and materials can be used to transform your driveway into a stylish attribute of your property. There are a number of factors to consider in choosing the best layout for your driveway:
• Cost of materials • Size and shape of the property/lot • Location of any carport or garage • Age and style of the home • Climate • Activities that do or will take place on the driveway
If you live in a cold, snowy climate or if there are children who often play in the driveway, it is advisable to finish the driveway with a smooth surface. If it rains often where you live, you may want to consider a permeable material for your driveway, which will allow for maximum drainage.
Remember that you do not necessarily need to remove your current driveway in order to update it. Adding driveway aprons, boarders or even finishes can refresh the look and function of your driveway.
Like driveways, walkways, can serve as both a functional an aesthetic enhancement to your property through the use of various materials and layouts. Two or more materials may be used on a single driveway or walkway to create a desired texture or pattern. Walkways can be used to connect the front or back entrance of your home with drives, gardens, pools, spas or other outdoor features.
Pattern Book Chapter 4: Home Improvements
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