Beyond the Shore: Lynn’s Blueprint for Resilient Coastal Communities

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The city of Lynn, 11 miles north of Boston, is home to a unique urban redevelopment and shoreline restoration planning effort. Collaboration among state agencies, local government, private entities, and residents sparked innovative planning and design efforts that benefit the diverse needs of the historically underserved Lynn community. 

Join us to see how an adaptable planning framework for a network of open spaces, resilient future redevelopment, and shoreline restoration helped rehabilitate former industrial land. Through this engaging learning experience, you'll discover how collaboration, creative planning, and resilient design can transform postindustrial landscapes and connect residents to their natural environment.
 

Learning Objectives

1. Discuss key benefits of private, public, and community collaboration for a cohesive and successful city plan.
2. Deepen your understanding of how adaptable planning strategies can lead to more implementable development projects.
3. Examine how establishing open space frameworks and connections early in the planning process can create more equitable outcomes for underserved communities.
4. Explore how site-specific climate vulnerabilities can lead to novel design strategies for coastal resiliency.

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