Section of proposed buffer system.
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  • NZILA Award of Excellence Student — 2024
Section of proposed buffer system.
Section of proposed buffer system.

The focus of this project is to develop mitigation strategies against the increase of salinization on the coastal agricultural lands of Tillamook.

This well researched, beautifully presented and communicated project pulls together a broad range of considerations with a clear process for developing and evaluating design.  The landscape in which these occur, and the designs explored utilise nature-based solutions to mitigate against the increase in salinity impacting agricultural land, public health and freshwater dependant ecosystems resulting from sea level rise and have been informed through an inclusive interdisciplinary process.  The judges were impressed with both the quality of design and the clarity of communication employed to make a complex issue accessible and engaging.

Hannah and Tyler would like to express their gratitude to Victoria Chanse and CERF. Their contributions and support were invaluable to our work.

Hannah Merrett-Kaufman and Tyler Florance

Masterplan.
Masterplan.
Diagram of key project ideas.
Diagram of key project ideas.
Gestural perspective of design.
Gestural perspective of design.
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