The Dunes: Resilient Communities is a bold model for coastal resiliency. Through local stewardship, government investment, public-private partnerships, and innovative design, the Rockaways have adapted and thrived. It highlights a rebuilt boardwalk, a multifunctional community centre, and resident-led dune restoration—strengthening flood protection and vitality in one of New York City’s key coastal neighbourhoods.
Participants
WXY ARCHITECTURE + URBAN DESIGN
NEW YORK, USA
Claire Weisz, Edmonton, Canada, 1960. Lives and works in New York, USA.
Adam Lubinsky, Massachusetts, USA, 1971. Lives and works in New York, USA.
Farida Abu-Bakare, Doha, Qatar, 1988. Lives and works in Montreal, Canada.
RISE (ROCKAWAY INITIATIVE FOR SUSTAINABILITY AND EQUITY)
QUEENS, USA
Jeanne DuPont, Connecticut, USA, 1968. Lives and works in New York, USA.
Technical Collaborators
Giles Ashford (Photographer), Albert Vecerka/ Esto (Photographer)
Team
WXY architecture + urban design: Mark Yoes (Design Principal), Rob Daurio (Director of Urban Sustainability), Mario Giampieri (Senior Associate), Manasi Punde (Senior Associate), Dare Brawley (Associate), Nani Kauz Apolo (Associate), ien Boodan (Architectural Visualisation Specialist), Clinton Van Arnam (Creative Director), Ella Sprick (Proposal Manager), Luke Barley (Senior Writer), Ella Erwin (Marking Coordinator), Audrey Thebaud, (Translator); RISE: Alana Danieu (Program Manager), Juvie Anne Alfeche (Public Program Coordinator)
Thanks
Past and present WXY employees; Community volunteers
