The project re-imagines an abandoned airport on the island of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, envisioning a thriving new resilient urban district that embraces its tropical waterfront setting. The goal is to create a flourishing, sustainable urban environment that prioritizes community, open spaces and climate resilience.
Central to this vision is the transformation of the former airstrip into a multifunctional central park, creating a vibrant destination for residents, workers and visitors with a linear organization that speaks to its history. Open space amenities tailored first to the needs of existing residents from surrounding neighbourhoods and from Kingstown, layered with opportunities to frame new attractions and developments. Integrated landscape networks frame diverse building types, including new housing, retail, cultural amenities, and tourism facilities.
The design features a double-sided canal boulevard and new development clusters in underutilized areas, culminating in a stunning waterfront that serves as both a public destination and a storm surge barrier. A building program that offers new housing with live/work and commercial space for residents plus an arts, culture and recreation destination for shared audiences and carefully scaled attractions for tourists and visitors. The scheme includes a comprehensive multi-modal transportation network that ensures seamless connectivity across the city.
Public spaces are designed for social interaction and climate comfort, with shaded areas replacing open plazas. Cultural and institutional destinations with modern, tropical architecture, create dynamic districts. The expanded framework includes hillside villas, higher education facilities, and high-density housing, alongside enhanced retail, government, and transportation hubs. In all these ways, the project strikes a balance between economic growth, environmental stewardship, and community well-being.
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