Hell Gate Estuary
An Ecological Use for Dredged Material
Project Location: New York City
The waterfront's commercial function has grown at the expense of its natural habitat. As Manhattan's East River shoreline became more industrial, the building of piers, wharves, roads, and the dredging of the river decimated the marshes and wildlife along its banks. Aershop's design proposal, which addresses the area between 90th and 103rd Streets, seeks to reconcile the relationship between natural systems and the infrastructural requirements needed to sustain the city's commercial activities.
This open international competition received over 90 submissions representing 24 countries. The award winning projects were on display at the Museum of the City of New York from June 6 through October 28, 2012.