Project — pier5.org
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Project SDGs:
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Protect and Restore Ecosystems (SDG 6.6)
Water-Related Disaster Management (SDG 11.5) Climate Resilience and Adaptation (SDG 13.1) National climate measures into national policies, strategies and planning (SDG 13.2) Climate education, awareness-raising, capacity (SDG 13.3) |
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Soil Erosion and Health
Stormwater Management and Flood Control Nature-Based Solutions |
| Progress to Date: | The site consists of two parcels, totaling approximately 3.8 acres. Pier 5 is part of Parcel 1B and is approximately 1.9 acres in size. Parcel 1B also includes approximately 1.7 acres of watersheet to the north and south of Pier 5. Open recreational public space. Green acreage in proportion to growth in population. |
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Policy advocacy
Communications & outreach Project management Research & analysis Stakeholder engagement & facilitation |
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Academic Institution
City Government NGO / Civil Society UN Entity Social Enterprise Financial Institution Other |
| Language: | English |
| Start & End Dates: | Nov. 01, 2021 » Ongoing |
| Project Website: | pier5.org |
| Contextual Condition(s): | PHYSICAL: Unsustainable land use, PHYSICAL: Disaster preparation and resilience, REGULATORY: Poor coordination between regulatory bodies |
| Additional Benefits: | Long-term partnership(s) created, Raised awareness of challenges among local authorities |
| Beneficiaries: | Environmental users (e.g., fishers, recreational users), Local communities / domestic users, Other |
| Planning & Implementation Time: | 1 - 3 years |
| Financial Resources: | More than $500,000 USD |
| Primary Funding Source: | public |
| Project Challenges: | RESOURCES: Lack of financial resources, RESOURCES: Not enough time, Other |
| Project Source: | User |
| Profile Completion: | 92% |
The Pier 5 Association is a group of concerned communities who recognize the historic value of Pier 5 and seek a fully accessible, climate resilient, recreational and educational STEM 4 season waterfront open space for all to enjoy.
Pier5.org has made emmense progress in the first year. We are now in discussion with the Mayor of Boston, leading municpal organizations, The Trustees of Reservations, Veterans community and more! Although making a park out of a large historic Pi…
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Zachary Cutler
CEO/Founder
Flood Barrier America
| Basin and/or Contextual Conditions: | PHYSICAL: Unsustainable land use, PHYSICAL: Disaster preparation and resilience, REGULATORY: Poor coordination between regulatory bodies |
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| Project Benefits: | Long-term partnership(s) created, Raised awareness of challenges among local authorities |
| Indirect or Direct Beneficiaries: | Environmental users (e.g., fishers, recreational users), Local communities / domestic users, Other |
| Months & Implementing: | 1 - 3 years |
| Financial Resources: | More than $500,000 USD |
| Primary Funding Source: | Public funding |
| Challenges: | RESOURCES: Lack of financial resources, RESOURCES: Not enough time, Other |
Community Development And Sustainability Organization (Organization)
About Us Community Development and Sustainability Organization (CDS) is concerned with good governance and advocacy. CDS represents the voice and proactive action of communities in five counties as potential engines of socio-economic growth and national democracy in respective jurisdictions. CDS … Learn More
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