This article by Wired explores how Boston architects are creating a groundbreaking plan for resiliency. Projects highlighted include Clippership Wharf designed by The Architectural Team with Halvorson Design and the Climate Ready Boston initiative that launched in 2016 by Mayor Walsh to prepare the city for the long-term impacts of climate change. District plans have been completed for East Boston and Charlestown, South Boston (prepared by Arcadis with Halvorson Design, the Woods Hole Group, and CivicMoxie), and current efforts are underway in Downtown, the North End, and Dorchester.
“Architects are at the forefront of climate adaptation,” says Chris Cook, the chief of environment, energy, and open space in Boston. “They’re designing public realms that not only protect communities but also give them great recreational benefit. Without their help, none of this stuff gets built.”