A Clearer Path Through Belmont
The exterior plan would connect the trail, museum, and event grounds through clearer routes, while preserving Belmont’s historic lawn and views.
What the plan solves
Clearer Routes
Connect parking, transit, the trail and museum entrance.
Accessible Arrival
Use accessible paths and manage vehicle circulation.
Grounds for Different Uses
Make room for public gathering and private events by nodding to heritage landscaping.
Three Exterior Concepts
Memorial Garden & Skyline
Accessible paths would bring interpretation outdoors and connect the memorial garden to views of Philadelphia.
Plaza & Historic View
The proposed plaza would create a new gathering space while keeping a historically documented view of the mansion and its setting.
Event Tent & Lawn
New paths would lead to a reimagined event plaza while preserving the historic lawn’s character.
Heritage Landscaping at Belmont Mansion, December 1871