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This 2017 Master of Landscape Architecture thesis (University of Washington) developed a site design and reach-scale shoreline management strategy for Grays Harbor Historical Seaport Authority (GHHSA) to further local resilience to sea level rise. An in-depth analysis of long-term historical sea level rise adaptation and changes to intertidal landforms informed this strategy. The thesis proposes creation of mixed-use public space to revitalize abandoned industrial sites, providing educational, economic, and social opportunities. The site's design addresses impending "coastal squeeze" (loss of habitat due to sea level rise along developed shorelines) by creating off-channel habitat for salmon, lamprey and other species; landward migration zones to assist habitat migration for intertidal ecosystems; and opportunities for rehabilitation of contaminated sediments |
