BATTLESHIP PARK
Wilmington, North CarolinaCoastal Dynamics Studio - Spring 2023
2023 ASLA Student Honors Award
Student Collaboration
Joseph LaMonica, Dillon Patel, Stephany Luna-Rivas
North Carolina is an ecologically diverse and distinctive state defined by sub-tropical, temperate, and boreal habitats. Its riches biodiversity is found in its coastal plain. At the core of this ecological landscape lies the Cape Fear River basin, the state’s most expansive watershed. Nestled within this basin, across from the historic city of Wilmington, lies Battleship Park.
Located at the confluence of the Northeast Cape Fear and Brunswick River, the U.S.S. North Carolina, the state’s most frequently visited landmark, is situated in a dynamic landscape that has been shaped by its exposure to ever-changing tidal and saline hydrological conditions. Inspired by the potential and challenge of this ecologically rich and diverse site, our multidisciplinary team sough to create a master plan that weaves connections between ecology, community, history, and the coursing water.
Collectively, the project creates a living embodiment of the principles of adaptation and remembrance, a landscape where the park’s natural beauty and historical echoes coexist, flourish, and adapt to the realities of climate change. In the convergence of history and innovation, the project demonstrates the power and potential of interdisciplinary collaboration to achieve innovative, resilient, and impactful outcomes.
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