SECTION 5 | NARRATIVE ON DESIGN

NARRATIVE ON DESIGN

FOR EQUATABLE COMMUNITIES

DESIGN PRECIS

Based on my site analysis of the area, the folding and pollution has really impacted the ecosystem and taken it to its knees, to the point where if you where to walk past it you wouldn’t think anything is living in that water there’s even signs that warn you to not fish due to the toxicity of the environment.

To begin what I am showcasing through my design is the sites dormant potential, using the site as a platform for people to interact with, and further their knowledge of the creek’s native condition.

All the while taking advantage of the creek’s natural ability to restore itself to enhance its recreational use as an educational center.

This knowledge is provided through a visitor center that deconstructs the living shoreline on-site and is connected by paths that guide you through the creek’s various phases.

By doing so we can move forward to a better healthier environment, improving the quality of life that will continue to inspire and set an example of what is possible. gentle slope from land to water

LIVING SHORLINE

diverse wildlife along water’s edge

steep dropoff from land to water

RETAINING WALL

littile to no wildlife along water’s edge wildlife has easy access to water from land

not only do living shorelines defend land from destructive waves,but they also provide crucial habitat for fish and wildlife

erosion can occur behinde the bulckhead

“hard” infrastructure such as retaining walls abruptlysevers the ecological connection between the coast and water