Arborway Gate

Opening the Gates: Phase One projects in the Entrance Improvement Project at the Arnold Arboretum.
Map of the Arnold Arboretum showing five entrances selected as phase one projects for the Entrance Improvement Project

Entrance Goals

  • Realign Meadow Road to restore the historical curvature of the Olmsted design and improve views of the collections
  • Restore historic cobble gutters along Meadow Road
  • Prioritize the pedestrian experience with a continuous accessible surface at Arborway Gate
  • Enhance Hunnewell Building lawn plantings and pathway connections
  • Provide a gathering space with benches in front of the Hunnewell Building
  • Add bike parking and a bike repair station
  • Relocate portable restroom facilities
  • Coordinate entrance improvements with the DCR Arborway Parkways Improvement Project to best serve pedestrians and cyclists
Arborway Gate Concept – Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates, 2023Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates, 2023
Birds eye view of Arborway Gate existing condition
Existing Birds-eye View – Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates, 2023Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates, 2023
Bird's-eye view image of Arborway Gateproposed design
Proposed Bird’s-eye View – Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates, 2023Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates, 2023
Image of the existing condition of Arborway Gate arrival view
Existing Arrival View – Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates, 2023Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates, 2023
Image of the proposed arrival view of Arborway Gate
Proposed Arrival View – Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates, 2023Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates, 2023
Image of Arborway Gate existing departure view
Existing Departure View – Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates, 2023Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates, 2023
Image of Arborway Gate proposed departure view
Proposed Departure View – Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates, 2023Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates, 2023