This imagined managed retreat proposal reclaims the gravel pits from Tilcon Quarry to build community public space.
Sea level and storm surge protections include floating wetlands and critical fish habitat restoration, shoreline softening, and marsh restoration. Community aspects include a restaurant incubator on floating barges, accessible kayak/canoe drop-in, and a free outdoor land art park. 50 acres of land are put back into community use, after 57 acres are lost due to 6 ft sea level rise.
This new view from the south offramp entering Haverstraw invites visitors and residents alike to kayak, hike, eat, and explore the art in a reused gravel pit.
View from the floating wetlands for storm surge wave buffering.
Restored, softened shorelines are visible on all sides, while floating island barges are accessible from the Hudson River Greenway Trail connection, and the land art park acts as a sandbox for visiting artists in the region to explore
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View from the floating wetlands for storm surge wave buffering.
Restored, softened shorelines are visible on all sides, while floating island barges are accessible from the Hudson River Greenway Trail connection, and the land art park acts as a sandbox for visiting artists in the region to explore
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