Bridging Bridgeport

Unlike land, water isn’t defined by its municipality or zipcode. It is instead designated especially for the use and benefit of the public; it can be utilized as a means of expansive connection. In this project, which explores opportunities to improve the life and well-being of the underserved Bridgeport community, Bridgeport Harbor is used to access resources beyond Bridgeport’s boundaries and engage with the larger Connecticut area.

To accomplish this, referencing barges and pontoon boats, a series of modular structures are placed within Bridgeport Harbor. They connect resources, knowledge, and leisure across Bridgeport and surrounding communities while surviving coastal threats of flooding and rising waters. In heights of economic and environmental uncertainty, this flexible system allows for adaptive aggregation or separation depending on community needs.