Passive Recreation Platform

Spring 2019-Ongoing

Passive Recreation Platform (PRP) is a floating research station docked in Flushing Creek, Queens, NYC. Inspired by limited public access to Flushing Creek, PRP, comprised of two 10’x6’ floating docks, creates habitat for people and marine life. Modeled off Newtown Creek Alliance’s Living Dock, PRP is fashioned with the same milk-crate sized cutouts for native seagrass, but prioritizes space for humans to engage in passive recreation activities on the dock, like lounging, BBQing, and picnicking. As new developments and policy reshape the coastline, PRP investigates futures that may soon exist along the waterfront. The two docks can be separated, enabling one to be paddled, or tugged by boat around Flushing Creek, allowing participants to experience a variety of environmental conditions. PRP accommodates 6-8 individuals, and is only accessible by boat.

More information on initiatives exploring personal agency and public visibility around the Flushing waterfront can be found at CodyAnnHerrmann.com