In my Landscape Studies Studio class in my senior year of college, we were assigned the task of analyzing an underutilized space and proposing a change.

This steep, brambly slope by the shores of Paradise Pond had problems with litter; I proposed cutting little platforms into it, guarded by retaining walls, to create some cozy nooks and to open up the space to easier litter retrieval.

I recall these platforms being drawn on a rushed student’s schedule. If redone today, they would benefit from additional slip-proofing and drainage features, including railings and slatted benches.