This paper evaluates the potential of Artifical Reefs (AR)  to be an actor in shoreline stabilization for coastal cities. In interrogating the current status quo of artificial reef design, it asks the question if approaches for coastal city resilience can develop along the aquatic ecosystems.  This study is an exploration into intersectional of design thinking, habitat restoration, and shoreline resiliency

︎︎︎ re-establishing marine habitats
︎︎︎ coral reef restoration
︎︎︎ community collaboration

This paper asks can we restore aquatic ecosystems while also protecting terrestrial human civilization?

process

1. critical literature review
2. analysis of status quo
   
3. identify gap
   
4. construct proposal
   
5. test hypothesis

Acknowledgements
The early stages of this research was largely helped by two conversations. The first with Kyle McCormick who holds a Master’s in Environmental Studies from Evergreen University, which encouraged the inclusion of other marine actors, such as seagrasses, in this design consideration. Second, Liv Williamson, a Ph.D Candidate at the University of Miami in the Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science who provided a deeper understanding of the complexity of coral structures. The velocity studies were completed with the help of fellow GSAPP student, Timlock Li.

Inclusive design cannot be possible without the collaboration of others. Their knowledge sharing is essential to this future research of this topic of ecological design.