The Rockaways
Waves of Change
by Pratt Institute PSPD
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About the Book
In October 2012 the Rockaway Peninsula was inundated by Hurricane Sandy, a disaster that exposed the fault lines of race and class that run through the peninsula. In response, the Rockaway Waterfront Alliance partnered with Pratt Institute’s Programs for Sustainable Development and Planning to engage in a planning study of the peninsula, focused on the communities of Arverne and Edgemere, and create a plan for the future of the area. This studio report not only summarizes the conditions faced by residents today, but also lays out concrete recommendations for how to move to a more resilient Rockaway in which all residents have decent, affordable housing, economic opportunity, and the ability to safely and rapidly move in and off the peninsula. Our recommendations are grouped functionally in this report, with separate sections on housing, economic development, and transportation. These recommendations range from the very local, such as interventions surrounding Firehouse 59, to recommendations concerning the entire peninsula.
The danger from climate change and associated sea level rise should not be underestimated. While we have planned against a 2.3-foot sea level rise based on EPA projects, recent research projects sea levels to rise 3.2 feet by 2100. In light of such danger, the recommendations presented herein should be considered the minimum that the society can do to prepare this community for the threats of the future.
The danger from climate change and associated sea level rise should not be underestimated. While we have planned against a 2.3-foot sea level rise based on EPA projects, recent research projects sea levels to rise 3.2 feet by 2100. In light of such danger, the recommendations presented herein should be considered the minimum that the society can do to prepare this community for the threats of the future.
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Features & Details
- Primary Category: Architecture
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Project Option: Standard Landscape, 10×8 in, 25×20 cm
# of Pages: 216 -
Isbn
- Softcover: 9781320567114
- Publish Date: Nov 06, 2014
- Language English
- Keywords New York, urban planning, Queens, Rockaways, development, planning
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About the Creator
Elisabetta “Leeza” DiStefano
Philadelphia, PA
Over 12 years of experience in design and marketing and highly knowledgeable in Adobe Creative Suite. A self-starter, quick learner, and problem-solver with an entrepreneurial mindset. Applied design thinking to community, youth, and economic development to positively impact marginalized urban communities. As a skilled communicator, I can maintain cultural sensitivity, establish rapport with members of diverse groups, promote team cohesiveness, collaborate as well as partner with the city, state, federal, local community-based organizations and faith-based organizations.