Floating Community - Seasteading as a Solution to Navigate Rising Seas and Growing Cities
(2024) AAHM10 20241Department of Architecture and Built Environment
- Abstract
- Considering the looming threat of rising sea levels and the imminent flooding of many coastal cities by 2050, numerous initiatives are underway to strengthen these regions with various flood protection programs and barriers. However, there might be another solution than just building barriers around our cities. What if, rather than building next to the water, we envision a lifestyle where we inhabit the water itself? The concept of „Seasteading“ emerges as a potential new way of life for the future.
My proposal involves establishing a Floating Community within the city of Stockholm. This location is particularly suitable due to the absence of tides and ocean currents, making it ideal for such a project. Additionally, Stockholm and its... (More) - Considering the looming threat of rising sea levels and the imminent flooding of many coastal cities by 2050, numerous initiatives are underway to strengthen these regions with various flood protection programs and barriers. However, there might be another solution than just building barriers around our cities. What if, rather than building next to the water, we envision a lifestyle where we inhabit the water itself? The concept of „Seasteading“ emerges as a potential new way of life for the future.
My proposal involves establishing a Floating Community within the city of Stockholm. This location is particularly suitable due to the absence of tides and ocean currents, making it ideal for such a project. Additionally, Stockholm and its surrounding areas already show a strong affinity for water, with excellent boat connections between the archipelago and the city. The residents also enjoy various recreational activities on and around it.
Moreover, the concept of a Floating Community isn‘t confined to one location; it holds potential for expansion to other cities and even across different countries. These floating communities could serve various purposes, such as providing temporary housing for refugees or accommodating athletes during events like the Olympics or other sports events held near water bodies.
This new Floating Community could not only be a new way of living, but it could also benefit the housing shortage that many cities are facing. While coastal cities typically expand inland, perhaps it‘s time to reconsider this trend and prioritise the water‘s significance. Often, water bodies serve as vital hubs for recreation and community vitality, acting as the beating heart of a city. Therefore, in the future, our focus could shift towards integrating living spaces that extend into and thrive upon these interconnected waterways. (Less)
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- Petersen, Maxime Josefine LU
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- AAHM10 20241
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- 2024
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- H2 - Master's Degree (Two Years)
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- English
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abstract = {{Considering the looming threat of rising sea levels and the imminent flooding of many coastal cities by 2050, numerous initiatives are underway to strengthen these regions with various flood protection programs and barriers. However, there might be another solution than just building barriers around our cities. What if, rather than building next to the water, we envision a lifestyle where we inhabit the water itself? The concept of „Seasteading“ emerges as a potential new way of life for the future.
My proposal involves establishing a Floating Community within the city of Stockholm. This location is particularly suitable due to the absence of tides and ocean currents, making it ideal for such a project. Additionally, Stockholm and its surrounding areas already show a strong affinity for water, with excellent boat connections between the archipelago and the city. The residents also enjoy various recreational activities on and around it.
Moreover, the concept of a Floating Community isn‘t confined to one location; it holds potential for expansion to other cities and even across different countries. These floating communities could serve various purposes, such as providing temporary housing for refugees or accommodating athletes during events like the Olympics or other sports events held near water bodies.
This new Floating Community could not only be a new way of living, but it could also benefit the housing shortage that many cities are facing. While coastal cities typically expand inland, perhaps it‘s time to reconsider this trend and prioritise the water‘s significance. Often, water bodies serve as vital hubs for recreation and community vitality, acting as the beating heart of a city. Therefore, in the future, our focus could shift towards integrating living spaces that extend into and thrive upon these interconnected waterways.}},
author = {{Petersen, Maxime Josefine}},
language = {{eng}},
note = {{Student Paper}},
title = {{Floating Community - Seasteading as a Solution to Navigate Rising Seas and Growing Cities}},
year = {{2024}},
}