The port was once the only way for cities to participate in global trade and develop an international presence. But now, despite many ports still being utilized for export and import of goods in the largest cities around the world, they have become reduced down to industrial sites held back by old processes and systems. By designing a series of structures on the Port of Long Beach programmed in with spaces based on the needs of the current logistics as well as opportunities for human-scale activities and future growth, the port can once again become a location in the city that is not just optimized for practical use, but also a place for the public to reclaim and enjoy as a unique site nearby the ocean and with access to goods from all over the world. In addition, my buildings will connect to the proposed CAHSR line and allow for an extra line of transit used solely for cargo containers. This will take trucks off of the highways all throughout California, but also allow for me to design the new infrastructure for the port to be train based and more efficient. So, reimagining the Port of Long Beach through the integration of both current logistics and human-scale activities presents an opportunity to transform an industrial site into a vibrant urban space that serves multiple functions. By introducing public access, enhancing the port’s role as a unique destination, and connecting it to the proposed CAHSR line for cargo transportation, this design vision not only improves efficiency but also revitalizes the port’s relationship with the city and its residents.
Port City
