In our first post on hot topics in harbor planning, we covered how the harbor planning process happens. This post will focus on some of the reasons why a community might choose to develop a harbor plan. The first few… Continue Reading →
This month, we kick off a blog series on hot topics in harbor planning. Before taking a deep dive into some of the most common needs and opportunities we see during the harbor planning process, we thought we would take… Continue Reading →
At UHI, we help coastal communities develop harbor management plans which provide a road map for management of municipal waterways and coastal areas. The topics addressed by these plans are identified by each community through interviews, workshops, surveys, and other… Continue Reading →
What would planning for climate change look like if our goal was to consider the wellbeing of people living 200+ years from now? This was the topic of discussion at a workshop held in Boston in May 2024. More than… Continue Reading →
Addressing climate change requires an all-hands-on-deck approach but it can be hard for individuals to know how to get involved. It can also be difficult for municipalities to know how to engage their residents who might benefit from learning about… Continue Reading →
By Alan Bartels, Research Assistant Nantucket’s harbors, steeped in history and vital to its modern-day life, are facing a dynamic future. Throughout their legendary maritime history, these picturesque waterways have been the lifeblood of the island community. Today, they provide… Continue Reading →
By Kristin Uiterwyk, Director As part of our ongoing work to help bring research out of the University and into the broader community, our webinar this month (watch it here) featured some of the inspiring—yet sobering—work on marine debris and… Continue Reading →
By Nicholas Warner Upon the inception of the Urban Harbors Institute’s (UHI) new Municipal Technical Assistance Program, otherwise known as MTAP, UHI began work with the Town of Danvers, Massachusetts in the mapping of their harbor. This project involved using… Continue Reading →
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