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Post by longsuffering on Oct 11, 2021 20:36:35 GMT -5
A visual that may not look smart in this century is the big smokestack behind Kimball. I do think HC has maximized whatever efficiency they can wring out of the gas fired power plant.
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Post by Crucis#1 on Oct 11, 2021 20:38:15 GMT -5
I disagree regarding Wheeler, Kimball, Dinand, Beaven, Carlin and Alumni. Aesthetically the only way to accomplish solar panels on these buildings would be a replacement of all roof tiles with solar titles to resembles the current structure. Otherwise the panels would look like the ears on Alfred E Newman or Dumbo.
The other possibility is an array along the top of a redesigned Fitton Field, with Solar Panels as part of a roof structure. To clear cut just to place panels would be an environmental and visual disaster.
Another possibility is for HC to lease or purchase a brownfield property, maybe along Southbridge Street, remediate it, and place the panels in the center of the land with shrubbery to obscure the panels from street view, and make the parcel off campus parking with a shuttle Mt. St. James. Placing panels on existing historic buildings is not the solution. Creativity is needed for the solutions.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 11, 2021 20:47:15 GMT -5
Seeing that the college seems to be high on the hill maybe some Wind Mills could be used. Ive seen different styles that are not those big white ones
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Post by Crucis#1 on Oct 11, 2021 20:59:09 GMT -5
Wind Turbines should to placed in an isolated area. The HC property at the top, with new athletic fields planned, the turbines would not have enough space. Also the turbines decibel level would be possibly annoying next to Fr.K field.
My solution, Brownfield remediation of several properties along Southbridge Street, make it into off campus parking, aesthetic landscape design to avoid an industrial look. Add to the parcel a playscape and pet park. Approval may be easier with proving an additional recreational resource in the form of a mini park back to the city as part of the initiative. Creative Urban Design is necessary.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 11, 2021 21:34:00 GMT -5
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Post by longsuffering on Oct 11, 2021 22:08:48 GMT -5
I disagree regarding Wheeler, Kimball, Dinand, Beaven, Carlin and Alumni. Aesthetically the only way to accomplish solar panels on these buildings would be a replacement of all roof tiles to resembles the current structure. Otherwise the panels would look like the ears on Alfred E Newman or Dumbo. The other possibility is an array along the top of a redesigned Fitton Field, with Solar Panels as part of a roof structure. To clear cut just to place panels would be an environmental and visual disaster. Another possibility is for HC to lease or purchase a brownfield property, maybe along Southbridge Street, remediate it, and place the panels in the center of the land with shrubbery to obscure the panels from street view, and make the parcel off campus parking with a shuttle Mt. St. James. Placing panels on existing historic buildings is not not the solution. Creativity is needed for the solutions. Good idea. Worcester is lousy with brownfields and govt. funding to help finance might be a possibility.
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Post by longsuffering on Oct 11, 2021 22:16:42 GMT -5
Love it. Micro wind turbines reduce the amount of space needed to protect against a blade falling off. If HC closed off the big end zone (sorry Crossisback) and placed a long narrow solar panel on each bench seat, it would produce good wattage.
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