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Urban Analysis of the freight system in NYC

Staten Island - New York

Advisors: Brian McGrath, Graci Mills, Claire Weisz

Collaborator: Yixin Chang

Duration: August - December 2018

Software:

Revit
Autocad
Lumion
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator

Fabrication:

CNC
Plywood
Laser Cut
Chipboard
Paper

Of the five boroughs of New York City, Staten Island, is characterized by dramatic landscape and natural conditions, but has also served as a key freight pivot well connected to the continental U.S.A., but not well with the rest of the city. i Through our research of the different systems of the island (geology and hydrology, community engagement and industry), the project pulls a thread through a series of existing
processes along the North Shore of Staten Island, including snow melting, water runoff, freight, jobs, street congestion, etc. It aims to reactivate the waterfront community by starting a new form of sustainable industry, engaging the process and systems stated above with architectural and urban designs that spark a re-thinking of the relationship between circular economies, modern urban infrastructure and community life.