Pier 5 Redevelopment Project

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1 Pier 5 Redevelopment Project Mike and Kim Photo: Kimberly Holmes Michael Grealish & Kimberly Holmes Dr. Anamarija Frankic CAPSTONE CLASS

2 Pier 5 Charlestown, MA Photo: Google Earth with paint addition by Michael Grealish

3 Pier 5 History Built of wood in Originally 372 feet on the west and 396 on the east, 75 feet wide. Eleven piers to carry out the makings of missiles, an estimated 200 warships, and to establish shipyard technology. Rebuilt in 1941 with concrete, making it the first concrete pier in the Navy yard. The new construction made the pier 125 feet wide and 650 feet long. Navy yard decommissioned in 1974, pier 5 portion turned over to the BRA

4 The working, heavy-industrial wharf avyyard.gif Gauge Portal Cranes Photo: Kimberly Holmes

5 January 1, 1966 Charlestown Navy Yard, Boston Public Library

6 Mid 1800s to modern day Photo: ss.com/page/2/

7 Redevelopment proposal for Pier 5 in Charlestown, MA Scanned from Original by Boston Redevelopment Authority

8 Pier 5 Vision To allow the pier to be useful for the community and Boston Harbor Involving the surrounding community and students are the top priority Use modern green technologies and energy Discovery Center for research Learning Labs Marina access Green space Fotosearch. (n.d.). Retrieved march 2011, from Fotosearch:

9 Methodology The objectives and goals that are responsible in coastal planning and management of Pier 5 is: Smart growth innovation from coastal and marine resources, Identifying the desired uses of the pier, Minimize conflicts that can occur within the community, Prevent environmental degradations of the Navy Yard and Boston Harbor, Ensure sustainability of Pier 5 and coastal waterfront.

10 Public Access Uses Marina Small vessels only Public use with donation Green Space Parks Green Roofs Playgrounds Benches Community learning & outreach Coastal zone management Chapter 91 Massachusetts Public Waterfront Act. Photo: Kimberly Holmes

11 Discovery Center for Research Photo: Kimberly Holmes Marine Biology Oceanography Water quality and sea level rise testing Labs and classrooms for students Biodiversity Monitoring Biomimicry Discovery Center

12 Filtering of Water and Improving Water Clarity at Pier 5 s Discovery Center Salt marsh Shellfish Water quality indicators for testing: Pathogens Heavy metals ph Dissolved Oxygen

13 Views of Research Facility and Pier Layout Images: Google Sketch Design by Michael Grealish

14 Images: Google Sketch Design by Michael Grealish

15 Images: Google Sketch Design by Michael Grealish

16 Images: Google Sketch Design by Michael Grealish

17 Images: Google Sketch Design by Michael Grealish

18 Why improve water quality? Improve quality of life around the area Increase biodiversity Work with the MWRA and Boston Water and sewer to get rid of excess CSO and SSO discharges Problems : The wastewater discharged into Boston Harbor, the CSOs, SSO s from Charles and Mystic rivers, illegal dumping and boating pollution. (There are over 150,000 boats in Boston Harbor) E. coli, fecal coliform, and enterococcus are water quality indicators, meaning high fecal coliform counts and enterococcus signal potential public health threats.

19 Salt marsh A natural cleansing and recycling center. Lower the prevention costs of shoreline damage and storm impact. Improves water quality and clarity by helping reduce nonpoint source pollution. Image: sasaki.com

20 Salt marsh integration Pier 5 Viewing area for marsh below Pier 5 aerial view image credit: with paint addition by Michael Grealish

21 Crassostrea virginica Eastern, American or Atlantic oyster A bi-valve filter feeder that can perform several vital functions in Boston Harbor To promote an understanding/educate communities Sequester excess nitrogen in waste water Consume algae, water-borne nutrients, and pollutants Each oyster can filter up to five liters of water per hour= 30 Gallons of water a day! Image: Google images Image: fukuina.com-not for human consumption

22 CSO s affecting watershed Pier 5 Due to excessive CSO s near Charles River, Mystic River and throughout the watershed of Massachusetts, run-off and nonpoint pollution contribute to the excessive discharge in these rivers, which seems to seriously affect the Boston Harbor. E. COLI & FECAL COLIFORM Department of Marine Fisheries, 2011 ENTEROCOCCUS Department of Marine Fisheries, 2011

23 Energy Planning Design ideas: Rooftop solar panels layout Integrated green roofs Mini tidal turbines Small scale wind turbine jetsongreen.com

24 Influences of Going Green : Pier 57 Proposal New York City A proposed pier project to include: Shopping Museums Green space Theatre Marina use Schwartz, A. (2009, April 17). New York City's Pier 57: A shipping container shopping center? Green Building/Remodeling, p. 1.

25 Underwater Discovery Center Schwartz, A. (2009, April 17). New York City's Pier 57: A shipping container shopping center? Green Building/Remodeling, p. 1.

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27 Schwartz, A. (2009, April 17). New York City's Pier 57: A shipping container shopping center? Green Building/Remodeling, p. 1.

28 Pier 5 Charlestown Can we make the Dream? A Beautiful waterfront getaway right in Boston

29 People/organizations that were contacted: Members of the neighborhood council Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA)- owners of site Ivey St John Committee MyRW initiative Friends of Navy Yard Boston Marine Society Massachusetts Water and Resources Authority Boston Sewer and Water Commission

30 Boston Architectural College Design landscape for green space layout Assist is building design

31 Image: Kimberly Holmes Let s Knock down the fence!

32 References Massachusetts Water and Resources Authority Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection acefisch. (2010, April). how solar panels are made. Retrieved March 2011, from about my planet: explorer, C. (2011). Boston Architectural college. Retrieved March 2011, from Campus Explorer: Architectural-College/ Fotosearch. (n.d.). Retrieved march 2011, from Fotosearch: Kaiser, T. (2010, august). Daily Tech. Retrieved march 2011, from science: Lyon, M. (2011). Active rain. Retrieved from Thomas, J. (May, ). quiet revolution wind turbines. Retrieved march, from metaeffiecient:

33 Acknowledgments Dr. Anamarija Frankic < Lisa Greber Environmental, Earth and Ocean Sciences UMass Boston Capstone Class 2011 EEOS 476 St. Ivey John BAC students