“Flowlands” proposes the co-existence of two ecologies that are often thought of as restricted to markedly different locales. New pedestrian activity would exist over the more fragile wetland environment by way of a network of elevated thoroughfares for access from the streets to the edges of the canal and all points in between. The systems respond to each other much like a double helix—not combined, but rather intertwined. Together, the wetland layers work together to clean not only the polluted waters of the canal, but store and filter stormwater runoff to prevent new pollution.

DCP is a design studio that focuses on testing the traditional boarders of the architectural profession and help the design process continue to evolve towards better processes for better projects. By leveraging experience beyond architectural design into urban planning, political communication, construction and development, the outcome can be better utilization of resources for clients, an efficiency that can be reclaimed for more sustainable outcomes.

Gowanus by Design is a non-profit urban design advocacy. As a reaction to significant community concerns with the city planning process in the Brooklyn neighborhoods around the Gowanus Canal and the impending cleanup of the heavily contaminated EPA Superfund site, we organize design competitions and propose solutions as part of a grassroots initiative to support community-based urban planning.