AMPHIBIOUS: For a resilient New Brighton - Zhiyi Zhong

Design Vision:  New  Brighton  will  develop  from  an  earthquake  disruption  to  a  safe,  lively,  beautiful and attractive coastal suburban area to live, work and play for local residents  and  to  draw  visitors  from  the  city  and  beyond.  Building upon its  unique  natural  assets,  it  will  be  an  unconventional  suburban  fabric  that  is  Shaped by natural  forces  constantly.    A new symbiotic relationship  will  be  developed between  the  restored  nature  and  realigned  built  environment,  which  enables  its  community  to  enjoy  a  variety  of  lifestyles,  grow  social  confidence  and  resiliency  to  respond  to  dynamic  natural  forces  and  climate  change.

Design Goal: To improve the New Brighton's ability to adapt to current and possible greater effects of riverine and coastal flooding with long-term climate change