Project of the Year Finalist and Best Project Sports/Entertainment: Connecticut College Waterfront Revitalization
Once overgrown with invasive plant species along its waterfront, Connecticut College embarked on a revitalization project to open up scenic views of the Thames River. A turning point in that effort came in 2020 when the college grounds crew took advantage of the pandemic-related transition to remote learning to clear the hillside, reclaiming the waterfront property.
With visibility of the waterfront restored, the college looked to implement improvements for its sailing, rowing, rugby, recreation and track and field facilities along the river. A main component of the improvement project was construction of a sailing and rowing dock with a bulkhead, railing and surface complying with ADA accessibility standards.