Urban Waterfront Redevelopment Incorporating Sea Level Rise Considerations, Edmonds, Washington

The Edmonds Waterfront Redevelopment Project was completed in November 2020 for the city of Edmonds in Washington State. The project is located on the Puget Sound in downtown Edmonds. The project site is part of the Edmonds Marine Walkway, connecting an underwater dive park, state ferry terminal, public fishing pier, and port marina along the city of Edmonds shoreline. The site itself is public property but is under long-term lease to a community center association, requiring a public/private partnership to move forward. The Edmonds Waterfront Redevelopment Project shows how a challenging site along the urban public waterfront can be successfully redeveloped while addressing potential impacts from sea level rise and climate change and accommodating sustainability and environmental elements. It also demonstrates multiple methods for improving the site’s impact on the natural environment, including water quality, habitat, and wildlife improvements. Finally, the project enhances structural resiliency and improves the overall quality of life for the community.