Sea-level rise is a major concern for most coastal cities around the world. Thirty percent of Lower Manhattan is expected to sink below sea level by 2050 while also becoming more vulnerable to storm surges. This masterplan aims to use the flood as a tool to transform the city, redefine the future urban life, and manipulate the city's edge once again as one embraces the imminent threat. In this vision for a future city, the problem becomes the instrument in which changes are implemented; a new territory is created; a new New York is brought to life.

Experienced Award-Winning Designer with a demonstrated history of working in the real estate/lifestyle industry. Walmir Luz has strong art and design skills with proficiency in the cutting edge design softwares available (Adobe Suite, AutoCAD, Revit, Rhinoceros 3D, VRay...). He earned a Bachelor of Architecture degree from Cornell University having the planning and vision for NYC 2050 as his thesis. He currently works at Westfield developing the stories, brand identity and concept designs for prospective projects.

Walmir Luz is a Brazilian architectural designer whose interests lies on sustainable and innovative kinds of architecture for cities of the future. He earned a Bachelor of Architecture degree from Cornell University having the planning, masterplan and vision for NYC 2050 as his thesis.