As part of a larger masterplanning study for a future Cambridge in 2050, this project focused on transforming underutilized areas of Inman Square to respond to two key pressures: projected climate-related flooding and increased housing demand due to population shifts. I was tasked with designing low- and mid-density housing typologies that could support mixed-use community life while integrating resilient, flood-adaptive strategies.

The site features a row of elevated townhouses facing a new floodable park—a green sponge space that manages runoff while offering public amenities. Streetscapes were reimagined to prioritize pedestrians by reinforcing streetwalls, reducing vehicular lanes, and introducing shared circulation zones.