Natural Processes

Introduction

Nature is not always the most noticeable aspect of a city but it is always present and can take many forms. Beyond the occasional street tree, ongoing natural processes of light, air flow and water can affect a city and its development. The environmental history of surrounding areas also affects local growth. Natural features depicted on early maps of Roxbury include rivers, brooks and hills. These were the influential natural elements that prompted the settlement of Mission Hill. The ongoing natural processes that continue to shape the site are earth, light and air.