Join us this Thursday, August 15 at 12:30pm ET for the next N-EWN Knowledge Series: Living Breakwaters and Other Nature-Based Adaptation Projects. This talk will be given by Pippa Brashear, RLA, Resilience Principal at SCAPE Landscape Architecture DPC.
Abstract: Widely considered a model for climate-adaptive nature-based infrastructure, Living Breakwaters is a $107 million project that provides a layered approach to resilience and risk reduction — enhancing physical, ecological and social resilience along the South Shore of Staten Island, NY. The project consists primarily of 2,400 linear feet of nearshore breakwaters—-partially submerged structures built of stone and ecologically-enhanced concrete units— that will break waves, reducing storm damage and erosion on shore, and provide a range of structured habitat for oysters, fin fish and other marine species. The Living Breakwaters concept was developed by a large, multi-disciplinary team led by SCAPE as part of a winning proposal for Rebuild By Design, the design competition launched by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) after Superstorm Sandy. This session will explore the principles and process of designing and implementing Living Breakwaters, the diverse, interdisciplinary perspectives and expertise involved, and lessons learned for other nature-based coastal infrastructure that aim to deliver risk reduction as well as ecosystem and social benefits.
This monthly webinar series is open to all and offers continuing education credits, so feel free to share! Register here. You can also watch past seminars here!
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