Synopsis:

Architect and professor Ronald Rael looks at the potential of reusing the eastern section of the James “Sunny Jim” Rolph Bridge (the Bay Bridge) in San Francisco/Oakland. A new bridge is currently under construction, leaving the current use of the Bay Bridge with limited days. Rael advocates repurposing the bridge (and other abandoned bridges in the US) as “possible sites for sustainable urban housing and linear parks.” Going beyond the High Line in New York City, Rael’s vision incorporates a linear park, housing, cultural activities (theatres, retail, museums), sporting facilities (tennis courts, climbing walls, skate parks) and numerous wildlife (orchards, gardens, meadows).

The full project submission can be viewed here.