HARBOR PARK PRIORITY DESIGN COMPONENTS Top-Rated Features SURVEY 2022


May 22, 2022 – HARBOR PARK PRIORITY DESIGN COMPONENTS Survey sample 50 random people from Charlestown.

Score Sums of Importance 1-10

ENVIRONMENTAL & EDUCATION

  • Climate Resilient Education & Renewable Energy Stations (10)
  • Climate Resiliency Exhibits (9)
  • Biomimicry, Indigenous Flora & Fauna (9)
  • Indigenous Flora – Aquatic Marine Biology (10)

WATER ACCESS & RECREATION

  • Fishing Stations (10)
  • Kayak Launch (10)
  • Walking and Sitting (10)
  • Viewing (10)
  • Small Events 100 people (10)
  • Interactive Environmental Experience (10)

INTEGRATION & HERITAGE

  • Identity of Place, Historical & Memorial (9)
  • Courageous Sailing Center Integration (9)
  • Historic Memorials & Celebrations (8)

CONNECTIVITY

  • Transportation: Shuttle Boat to Boston/East Boston (10)
  • Transportation: Minibus Connector to Charlestown (10)
  • ADA and Access (10)

LANDSCAPE FEATURES

  • Landscape below eye level for sweeping vistas (8)
  • Indigenous Flora – Land/Shoreline (8)
  • Below Water Viewing – Glass bottom docks/periscopes (8)

The design prioritizes climate resilience, indigenous ecosystems, water recreation, accessibility, and educational programming while maintaining harbor vistas and historical identity.


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