KEN SMITH WORKSHOP
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE URBANISM ART
 Minneapolis Riverfront Competition, Minneapolis, MN
Start Date: 2010 Completion Date: 2011 The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, Client The Minneapolis Parks Foundation, Client Coen + Partners, Landscape Architecture SHoP Architects, Architect Buro Happold, Engineering Langan, Engineering Green Shield, Ecology ETM Associates, Public Space Design all images - Ken Smith Workshop / SHoP Architects This invited competition entry for revitalizing the riverfront and adjoining neighborhoods focuses on re-centering the city around the river, making strong connections to the neighborhoods, improving ecological health and providing recreation and open space opportunities. Specific features of the design proposal included viewing platforms, a beach, outdoor performance space, a cultural center, trails, wetland restoration and wildlife habitats.

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