Light Harbour – Resilient Bay
San Francisco / California / USA /1658
The Shore of light is a hidden gem of the Golden Gate recreation area, connecting the headlands to the golden gate straight – and Marin working waterfront to Lime Point lighthouse. The site lost under the bridge is becoming a place of resilience and cultural wealth of the coastal community. The project becomes a model for integrating working waterfront heritage preservation with ecosystem restoration and sustainable urban development.
Connecting east and west via Highway 101 and the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, the site is hidden from the main routes and primarily used for unorganized parking and fishing activities. At the foot of a hill, the site is at risk in the event of a landslide or major flood. Such a threat could potentially sever the critical connections between waterfront landmarks, including lighthouses and port facilities, undermining the area’s genius loci.
