belmont-village
Key Insights:
Quick Facts:
- Name: Belmont Village Lakeway
- Location: Austin, Texas
- Client: Belmont Village Lakeway Assisted Living and Memory Care
Challenge: Creating essential fire access that preserves the natural landscape, ensuring both safety and tranquility for residents.
How Arcosa Helped
- Our Solution: Supplied PaveGro to create a fire lane that blends into the landscape, offering a safe, load-bearing surface that integrates with the natural design.
- Why Lightweight Works:The expanded shale and sandy clay blend provides durability, supports turf growth, and maintains visual continuity with surrounding greenspaces. Final Results
Final Results
- A fire lane that meets safety requirements while preserving the natural, peaceful setting for Belmont Village Lakeway’s residents.
Key Quote
“PaveGro allows us to meet fire safety codes without sacrificing the landscape, providing a green fire lane that blends seamlessly into our outdoor spaces.”
Context:
- Considerations:PaveGro’s dual role as a fire lane and turf area makes it ideal for senior living facilities, where aesthetics and functionality are equally important.
- Lesson to Learn:Integrating green fire lanes with PaveGro offers a balanced solution for safety and landscape design in residential care facilities.
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Belmont Village Lakeway: Blending Fire Safety Lanes with Natural Beauty
Belmont Village Lakeway, located in Austin, Texas, is a premier assisted and independent living facility offering memory care services. Designed to promote both safety and tranquility, the development provides a natural and peaceful space for its residents.
A thoughtfully designed outdoor area along the west side of the facility features a relaxing pool, hot tub, and lounge areas, all with views of a natural wildlife buffer that enhances the sense of serenity.
Designing for Safety and Aesthetic Appeal
The architects of Belmont Village Lakeway were tasked with creating an environment that prioritizes resident safety while maintaining a natural, visually appealing setting. To meet fire safety access requirements without compromising the landscape design, the project integrated the PaveGro system. The PaveGro fire lane wraps around the entire west side of the facility, providing essential fire truck access while seamlessly transitioning to the adjacent wildlife buffer. This design ensures that the fire lane blends with the green space, preserving the facility’s natural ambiance.
Why PaveGro Was Ideal for Belmont Village Lakeway
PaveGro was selected for its dual functionality as a load-bearing fire lane surface and as a green space that aligns with Belmont Village Lakeway’s natural landscape design. Composed of a durable blend of expanded shale and sandy clay, PaveGro supports healthy turf growth and offers effective water infiltration, which is essential for maintaining vibrant greenery even with occasional heavy vehicle use. This functionality makes it an ideal solution for senior living environments, where aesthetics and access are both priorities.
The fire lane’s grassy surface offers a visually cohesive appearance, making it indistinguishable from the surrounding lawn areas. This not only enhances the look of the facility but also creates a welcoming outdoor space where residents and visitors can enjoy the natural beauty without seeing the infrastructure required for safety.
About Belmont Village Lakeway
Belmont Village Lakeway provides a blend of assisted living, independent living, and memory care services, catering to residents with a variety of needs. The community is committed to offering a peaceful environment that promotes well-being, with comfortable amenities and green spaces designed to encourage relaxation and social engagement. The use of PaveGro for the fire lane complements this mission, as it preserves the beauty of the landscape while ensuring the highest standards of safety.
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