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EDC Project Proposal: The 2055 Fells Point Inundation Accord
The ecological challenge I am addressing is the “toxic” rigidity of our coastlines—specifically the crumbling bulkheads of Fells Point that suffocate marine life while failing to stop the rising tide. My project, <b data-path-to-node=”3″ data-index-in-node=”213″ style=”font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;”>More-Than-Human Governance, moves us into the year 2055, following a decade of chronic flooding known as the “Great Seepage.” We’ve officially retired the old “Hard Edge” policies of the 18th century. In this scenario, Thames Street is no longer a road but a “Hydro Plaza” of boardwalks and marshes. By the end of February, I hope to finalize the framework for a mock neighborhood meeting where participants—acting as residents, oysters, London Plane trees, and the harbor itself—must negotiate a plan to “de-pave” historic blocks to create a Regenerative Flood Common.
The core issue is a tension between the past and the future: how do we honor the historic “ghosts” of 1730 without drowning the living stakeholders of 2055? We are testing a new form of <b data-path-to-node=”4″ data-index-in-node=”186″>Amphibious Citizenship to see if we can co-exist with the ebb and flow rather than fighting it with more concrete. To make this “Inundation Accord” a reality and ensure the dialogue is accessible to all impacted communities, <b data-path-to-node=”4″ data-index-in-node=”411″>I am seeking funding to support the project’s development, including support for simultaneous translation. We are moving beyond a “retreat” from the water toward a multi-species re-negotiation of what it means to live in a coastal city.
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6 Replies
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I love this idea and it reminds me of the concept of living shorelines, but taken even further. It would add so much resilience to coastal cities!
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Thanks for the encouragement! Onward to the full proposal.
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Wonderful idea! I agree that it’ll make for a more resilient coastline. I also love the consideration of the rights of nature as identified by all the meeting attendees.
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Thanks for reading and sharing your thoughts!
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I love this idea… work WITH the flooding rather than fighting it. This concept reminds me of “Jugaad”, a term used in India that refers to problem solving with whatever resources are available… a resourceful improvisation.
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Ooo, I love learning new words. Thank you!
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