In Southern California our coastlines are threatened by sea level rise that affects our beaches, homes, and ecological communities. One southern California community specifically at risk is Huntington Beach, a city that could see more than 10% of its land flooded by 2100. Specifically, the NOAA high sea level rise scenario predicts 8 feet of sea level rise by 2100 and could potentially flood about a quarter of Huntington Beach by 2100.


This project will focus on Huntington Beach’s shoreline for the next 80 years and will aim to find sustainable ways to preserve the ecological footprint of the shoreline communities. Throughout the project I will address past case studies and research the scientific framework needed to come up with a solution to help Huntington Beach adapt to rising sea levels. Through an exploration of temporal installations that will change over the years 2040, 2060, and 2100 will help Huntington Beach adapt its population and shoreline ecology from an estimated 8 feet of sea level rise in 2100.