Greenport Waterfront

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International Design Competition called for design of Greenport waterfront, ex-Mitchell Park.

Park including but not limited to boardwalk, future marina and a shed for a carousel, restrooms and parking, with the budget of $3,000,000.

Our proposal explores the relationship between village and coast, reinforcing each character without negotiation, holding them together without merging.  

Three parallel zones are laid out between the street and the bay: Market, Wildflower Field, and Coast. 

Market Zone expands the street activities; Strip of Wildflower Field separates the village from the coast and reconnects them (threshold); Coast Zone is a linear place providing experiences focused on nature and the harbor.

The parallel zoning offers a choice of experiences. Unique vistas are provided for each zone to emphasize their differences, and vistas beyond the zones bridging coastal nature and village activities. The simple linear format gives clarity to the site orientation along the coast, while the zones create a sense of depth that belies direct measurement.