In early April, the ten finalists in the Rebuild By Design competition unveiled their proposals to protect the Tri-state region from the next Sandy. And in the near future, a jury will select a winner—or winners—to receive federal funding to pursue their plans. But before that final announcement is made, AN is taking a closer look at each of the final ten proposals. Here’s how the team led by HR&A/Cooper Robertson plans to bring resiliency to the East Coast from the Rockaways to Red Hook.
The HR&A/Cooper Robertson team focused on creating resilient communities and resilient businesses in Red Hook, the Rockaways, and Asbury Park, New Jersey. To make that possible, they propose the “Commercial Corridor Resiliency” project, which includes flood protection measures and commercial revitalization for at-risk businesses. Specifically, this includes, “behavioral modification, such as the creation of preparedness plans and use of deployable flood protection systems, and capital investment in building and tenant spaces.”
Aerial rendering of the plan. (Courtesy HR&A/Cooper Robertson)In Red Hook, they create the “Maker’s District,” which includes dry and wet-flood-proofed buildings, as well as a raised promenade to promote public access to the water. In Far Rockaway, the team invests in transportation infrastructure and a revitalized commercial corridor. And in Asbury Park, flood protection measures are put in place to protect the beach and local businesses.
The team includes HR&A Advisors with Cooper, Robertson & Partners; Grimshaw Architects; Alamo Architects; Langan Engineering; W Architecture; Hargreaves Associates; and Urban Green Council.
The plan for Asbury Park. (Courtesy HR&A/Cooper Robertson) Resiliency in Far Rockaway. (Courtesy HR&A/Cooper Robertson) Aerial view of Red Hook plan. (Courtesy HR&A/Cooper Robertson) Aerial Rendering of Far Rockaway. (Courtesy HR&A/Cooper Robertson)
