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We envision a vibrant shoreline edge that invites people to come to the
waterfront. The water's edge can be at a creek, a stream, Lake Merritt or the Oakland
Alameda Estuary. Water can restore our energies, refresh our outlook and
provide endless entertainment in observing the actions of the wildlife
(both two legged and four legged). The edge can also be a place
for walking, strollers, bicycles and joggers, or just sitting on public
benches or grassy slopes. The Oakland Alameda Estuary is rich in
possibilities and adventures: watching the giant cranes lifting the
containers off the ships from other lands; observing a snowy egret
poised to catch a fish; viewing Canada geese trying to monitor their goslings at
Lake Merritt; seeing someone trying to kayak for the first time. All of
this is possible and is happening every day. Our vision is one in which
each of us has the opportunity to explore this wondrous edge.
Everyday is a special one on the water. Let's open
this vibrant shoreline to its citizens.
From Vision to Project
The San Francisco Chronicle article,
Bridging design and function:
Architecture of redone park invites citizens to the bay reviews
a new and daring public project that provides an intriguing example of
this vision. |
