| Abstract: | Sea Change is a research initiative on sea level rise that advocates for a long-term coastal resiliency strategy for the Greater Boston area. The Sea Change team tapped into Sasaki’s interdisciplinary practice and also collaborated with experts in engineering, academia, advocacy, and policymaking to engage in preparedness planning at the building, city, and regional scale. Sasaki curated an exhibition, Sea Change: Boston, to showcase this research, highlighting Boston's vulnerabilities and demonstrating design strategies for resilience. Events and digital media associated with the exhibition catalyzed a conversation among designers, city officials, real estate leaders, and academics about a specific call to action: to develop a regional resiliency plan for the Greater Boston area. |
