Locust Point Harbor ParkMolly McGlone & Megan Morrow

Summary

The Locust Point Harbor Park will be a public water recreation park and sustainable water filtration center. It will be located adjacent to the Hull Street Park Water Taxi stop near the Under Armour Headquarters. People will be able to swim and learn about the Baltimore Harbor’s ecosystem.

The Problem

● The Baltimore Harbor is an underutilized and heavily polluted resource

● Water drainage infrastructure is in need of repairs and redesign

● Baltimoreans and visitors to the city cannot interact with water in a direct way

http://ian.umces.edu/pdfs/ian_report_card_448.pdf

History of the Harbor

In the 18th century, the Baltimore Harbor was an industrial center for shipbuilding, oyster canning, and steel. Redevelopment began in the 1950s to make the harbor what it is today.

http://www.healthyharborbaltimore.org/state-of-the-harbor/history-of-the-harbor

Locust Point

Locust Point is home to Fort McHenry, Baltimore’s first immigration station, the old Domino’s Factory, and the Under Armour Headquarters

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https://www.google.com/maps/@39.2687803,-76.5930665,3007m/data=!3m1!1e3

Proposed Solution: Locust Point Harbor Park

Existing Proposed

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Locust+Point,+Baltimore,+MD+21230/@39.2686263,-76.5900896,15z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x89c8039eb366a327:0xb14e2fa41717c750

Harbor Parks Around the World

http://www.dac.dk/en/dac-life/copenhagen-x-gallery/cases/harbour-bath-at-islands-brygge/

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/694835844/pool-a-floating-pool-in-the-river-for-everyone

Islands Brygge: Copenhagen, Denmark+ Pool: New York City, USA

Ecological Well-being

● purification of water by floating wetlands

● increased biodiversity by providing habitat

● cradle-to-cradle materials○ 100% recyclable material

● Environmental educational materials on site http://www.healthyharborbaltimore.org/whats-happening-now/floating-wetlands

Community Involvement

● Healthy Harbor Initiative

● Locust Point Civic Association

● Under Armour

Social Well-being

● community gathering place

● tourist attraction● environmental education● employment ● mental and physical

health Megan and Molly at Islands Brygge Harbor Baths in Copenhagen

Community Need + Equal Access

● Locust Point and Under Armour area has many recreational options but lacks swimming access

● Water Park will be open to the public○ Neighborhood residents, children, Under Armour employees

and students free○ All others charged $2 for entry

● Access to area by both Water Taxi and Charm City Circulator

Budget

Funding

● Grants○ Baltimore Regional Neighborhood Initiative grant○ Sustainable Communities grant○ Maryland Sea Grant Program Development Award○ EPA Water Quality Benefits Grant

● Private donations● Under Armour Partnership

Economic Benefits

● Boosting the local economy by hiring local firms● Short-term and long-term employment

http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2012-03-22/news/bs-bz-under-armour-tif-20120322_1_tif-request-tide-point-tif-financing

Flexibility, Simplicity, & Replicability

This park is designed specifically for Locust Point, but many other cities, such as Boston, Pittsburgh, and Chicago, could benefit from similar projects. Few cities have harbors that are clean enough to swim in. Harbor Parks with filtering and cleaning capacity could be installed in these harbors.

Timeline

● 2020: Harbor becomes swimmable● 2022: Designs finalized, permits obtained ● 2023-2024: Construction● 2025: Opening of the park

http://darkroom.baltimoresun.com/2013/06/hidden-maryland-domino-sugars-sign/#1

Long-term Sustainability

● Long-lasting, sustainable materials ● Maintenance and water monitoring funded from

entrance fees● Floating Wetlands are self-sustaining

http://www.healthyharborbaltimore.org/whats-happening-now/inner-harbor-living-laboratory

Approval & Obstacles

A permit will need to be obtained from the Baltimore Harbor Engineer and we will work with Under Armour and the Locust Point Neighborhood to comply with their needs.

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