| CANYON RIM DEVELOPMENT
MASTER PLAN
New River Gorge
Fayetteveille, WV
Developer: Optima Properties
Urban Planning: Nelson, Byrd, Woltz
Canyon Rim is a residential community which recognizes the need to steward
the land in order to preserve the extraordinary qualities of the New River,
renowned for its white waters and world-class rock climbing. Canyon Rim
consists of over 815 acres of pristine forest land sharing a two mile
border with the New River Gorge National Park. Only 150 homes will ever
be built on this land. All will be built using sustainable practices that
respect the local ecosystem and its natural environment. Canyon Rim will
be the first carbon neutral community in West Virginia.
Our contributions to this project focused on an assessment of its natural
qualities, earth energy, and orientation patterns. It identified sanctuary
areas that need protection from development as well as buffer zones that
can help create a more private community experience.
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