Residential

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Bradley Site Design provided landscape architecture services for this award-winning affordable housing community located in the historic Shaw neighborhood. Working with the vision of the developer and the architectural team, BSD transformed the previously underutilized parcel into a vibrant and inviting community, utilizing sustainable design principles from the earliest design concepts to reinforce the social, economical, and environmental success of the project. The 11-story building was partially funded with LIHTC tax credits and provides the community with 108 affordable housing units while offering residents luxury-level building amenities. The ground floor of the building hosts space for community arts programming and resident meetings, and the penthouse roof and terraces provide over 3,700 SF of green space integrated into the lounge setting. The adjacent accessory lot provides the residents with a quiet garden space, incorporating additional public art and sculpture elements into the design. Bioretention facilities on both lots provide stormwater treatment, meeting permitting and DC DOEE requirements while also bringing year round interest and ecological value to the urban space with carefully selected native plant palettes. Ample planting beds at the main entry of the building provide residents with a natural experience every time they enter or exit, further reinforcing the sustainable aspects of the site.

Awards: Best in American Living 2026 Grand Award, Best Affordable Housing

COLUMBIA, MD - Legacy at Twin Rivers is a 153 unit new build residential community located in Columbia’s first village, Wilde Lake. The mixed-income community sits on the site of the original Roslyn Rise condominiums, replacing the former dated structures with two modern elevator-serviced buildings. Bradley Site Design worked with Grimm + Parker Architects and Enterprise Community Development to prepare the site design for the project, integrating outdoor and communal amenities that foster connection and accessibility. On-site features include a signature patio and gathering plaza, walking paths tied to the broader local trail network, a dog park, and a family oriented playground.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - BSD worked with Michael Marshall Design to create a new residential building as part of DC’s New Communities initiative. The team designed streetscape, courtyard, and rooftop designs for this transformative project in the former Sursum Corda neighborhood. Working within a small site footprint, BSD accommodated low-impact stormwater management areas planted with four-season native materials for a garden-like setting, as well as DDOT green infrastructure practices. Rooftop courtyard areas were carefully programmed for active and passive spaces; garden “rooms” were separated by planters that also serve stormwater management functions, and indoor communal uses can flow out onto terraces framed by lush native plants.

Strasburg Residence

STRASBURG, VA — Located in pristine countryside of the Shenandoah Valley, this site is home to a unique compound of bedroom cottages around a lodge building. The clients look forward to many family gatherings and getaways among native plants and trees, fire pit and grill areas, outdoor games, and a naturalized meadow with clearings for activities.