Less than a year after The Harvey opened to its first residents, the pandemic hit. The terrace provided a lifeline—a flexible outdoor space that could be enjoyed by all residents. Located on the building's second floor, the south-facing terrace basks in sunlight for much of the day, earning it the nickname "The Sun Spot". The use of High-SRI paving reduces heat island effect and keeps the roof terrace cooler throughout summer.
An Urban Sanctuary at Hood Park
Charlestown’s Hood Park district had been an active site of industry for almost 200 years. So when developer Catamount Management decided to build Hood Park's first ever residential building—the first phase in an ambitious 20-acre master plan—they saw an essential need for a welcoming, comfortable outdoor space.
LEED Platinum certified, the 12,000 square feet roof terrace at The Harvey offers a sanctuary for the residents of the building’s 177 units. Designed and programmed as a multi-use space, the terrace blends a variety of open and discreet landscaped spaces in a circular, brassica-inspired design. Residents enjoy access to a substantial deck, lawn, mixed seating areas, cooking grills, and a community garden—all shielded from the surrounding private patios by raised bedding.