Context
The site location for this project is in the Artibonite region of Haiti. More specifically, within the city of Anse-Rouge: a seacoast town in Northwestern Haiti with approximately 45,000 people. For this project, we had a 1,200-acre estate to work with on the outskirts of Anse-Rouge.
Project Goal
My proposal to the landowner focuses on creating coastal infrastructure that empowers the Anse-Rouge and greater Artibonite region by establishing an ecological life cycle of inputs & outputs that provides sustenance, boosts the local economy, and therefore strengthens the existing community. 
How did I get to this conclusion for my proposal?
Great question!
In terms of strengths, Anse-Rouge is culturally rich and has an abundance of natural resources. Unfortunately, it lacks a stable food and water supply on top of having poor soils and a weak economy.

Although, natural disasters and paternalism have crippled Haiti as a whole. The city of Anse-Rouge has a bright future to build coastal resilience through mangrove restoration and develop renewable energies that create subsistence and economic generation. 
Project Proposal
This master plan project was broken down into 3 main components split among a group of 3 designers:
- Coastal Infrastructure
- Education & Community Centers
- Agricultural Development
I solely worked on the coastal infrastructure while working with my colleagues to ensure that all of our programming came together for the ultimate goal of enriching the community through commerce, energy production, and agriculture. 
Site Plan & Programming
There are 8 main programs employed on this project:
5 of which feed as inputs into the water treatment and aquaculture plant.
On this process flow diagram, you’ll see there are 6 main inputs that feed into the Water Treatment and Aquaculture Plant that is powered by seaweed bio-methane & solar. Here wastewater is decontaminated and seawater is desalinated to create irrigation greywater, recycled manure, aquaculture food supply, and potable water. Therefore creating 4 major outputs that are then recycled back up to the top of the chain.
Diagrammatic Sections
I’ve created a few diagrammatic sections to help you envision the relationship of programs within the project. 
Not just for clarity, but most importantly, to show the relationship of the proposal with coastal flooding.  
Living Breakwater
First we have the mangrove living breakwater. Why a living breakwater you ask? Well...
Traditional breakwaters are composed of concrete and large stones which prevent ecological life. Whereas a mangrove breakwater, creates a rich biodiverse habitat that not only provides food but also protection for humans.  
Flood Adaptive Dock
Secondly, we have the flood adaptive dock system.  At normal levels, it stays rock steady. 
However, during floods, it will adjust to the rising water levels  thanks to the readily available elastic mooring system employed.
Water Treatment & Aquaculture Plant
Next is the water treatment & aquaculture plant. This plant provides abundant resources for the community and doubles as a dynamic shade structure for play, commerce, and leisure.
Additionally in terms of flooding,  it is resilient to even the most extreme floods. ​​​​​​​
Flood Surge Bioswale & Solar Wet Market
Last, but not least, we have the flood surge bioswale and solar wet market. Here, potential coastal flooding can be diverted towards the water plant for desalination and the hot climate can provide energy for the plant. The solar wet market doubles as a regional farmer’s market to strengthen the bonds of the greater Artibonite region. 
In terms of flooding, the wet market is a temporal space that can be abandoned in the face of natural disasters without fear of damaging infrastructure that helps power the plant. 
In conclusion, this project proposal effectively creates coastal infrastructure that empowers the Anse-Rouge and greater Artibonite region by establishing an ecological life cycle of inputs & outputs that provides sustenance, boosts the local economy, and therefore strengthens the existing community. 
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