Reconstructing the Edge South Boston today lies at the intersection of both potential and challenge: the site sits at the crossroad of two important public space systems — the Emerald Necklace and Boston Harbour Walk. Under the surge of sea level rise, this new waterfront has the potential to create new models of waterfront residence and public space.
Transit System Design As an overall site strategy, the proposal imagines a living scenario that supports co-habitat and reciprocal living. Programmatically, a "foster-harvest-recycle" cycle is developed to support living, working and leisure. Typologically, the building and landscape respond to multi-modal transit with a gradient of integration.
Centrality and Public Space The centrality of the site is set up with a mixed-use corridor as the extension of the Boston Harbour Walk. The pedestrian boulevard is defined by five main public nodes. New parks along the boulevard enhance public access to the waterfront.