Local landscape studio Field Operations launches a look at a swath of land located in Staten Island's Freshkills Park, which was previously the world's largest landfill location. It is now a wetland park and rests along the west side of Staten Island in New York City. It connects the previous Schmul Playground with the neighborhood surrounding the park.
Founding partner of the studio James Corner states, "This is an exciting moment in the continually evolving life of Freshkills, marking significant new public access, ecological renewal, and social amenity. Once people get into the heart of the site, they will be astounded by the extraordinary scale and character of the larger park, with its palpable sense of nature, extensive vistas, and opportunities to explore."
Landfill-Transformed Wetland Parks
Field Operations Transforms the Freshkills Park in NYC
Trend Themes
1. Eco-restoration of Landfills - The transformation of Freshkills Park from a landfill into a wetland park highlights the trend of eco-restoration of landfills.
2. Enhanced Public Access to Green Spaces - The development of Freshkills Park provides an example of the trend towards enhancing public access to green spaces.
3. Revitalization of Urban Landscapes - The transformation of the landfill into a wetland park reflects the trend of revitalizing urban landscapes.
Industry Implications
1. Landscape Architecture - The project at Freshkills Park presents opportunities for landscape architects to showcase their expertise in eco-restoration and urban revitalization.
2. Sustainable Urban Development - The transformation of the landfill into a wetland park aligns with the goals of sustainable urban development and provides opportunities for related industries.
3. Ecotourism - The creation of the wetland park opens doors to the ecotourism industry, offering visitors unique experiences in exploring restored natural landscapes.