growing resilience
WI'18
A large-scale vision for engaging existing food culture in the Mt. Baker neighborhood in Seattle, WA to build resilience against displacement. Food is a multifaceted vehicle for change - through growing (production), trading tangibles (distribution), and grounding community (conversation). This plan for Mt. Baker takes into account neighborhood goals and existing assets as the area faces growing pressures from gentrification and an imminent earthquake threat. Developed in an interdisciplinary built environment studio.
taking stock
documenting existing spaces in mt baker to grow (green), trade (yellow) and share (red) food.
projecting into the future
gradual introduction of food production, distribution and conversation pieces in the mt baker neighborhood center
recommended typologies
range of food system interventions suited to different spatial typologies present in the mt baker hub. developed in collaboration with a co-housing proposal, in response to upcoming upzoning.
rooftop hydroponic gardening suited to high-rise residential typologies
attached greenhouse gardening suited to low-rise residential typologies
soil-based gardening suited to DADU typology
CSA + transit hub partnership
street closure farmers' market
growing a food system
identifying areas of opportunity to grow, trade, and share food in the mt baker hub.
