LA PENÍNSULA ON THE ISLAND OF VIEQUÉS: A DEVELOPMENT TO COUNTERACT NEGATIVE EFFECTS

LEFT BEHIND BY THE U.S. NAVY

Sydney Thompson - Professor Buitrago - Land 4900

University of Georgia – College of Environment and Design

Senior Project – Spring 2013

SITE SELECTION

  Beach Access   Bioluminescent Bay Access   Existing Roads – Ferry Connection   Historical Significance   Wildlife Attractions – ideal snorkeling conditions, forested

CONSTRAINTS AND POTENTIALS

Constraints Potentials

o  Will need to protect wetlands and avoid disturbances

o  Steep slopes at the northern tip of the site

o  Tree canopy covering entire site

o  Unknown status of contamination left behind by U.S. NAVY

o  Access to Bioluminescent Bay – tourist attraction.

o  Existing roads – connection to ferry, allows for minimal initial construction vehicle disturbances.

o  Green energy potentials o  Most of site relatively flat –

buildable land

PRELIMINARY DESIGNS

LA PENÍNSULA ON THE ISLAND OF VIEQUÉS – MASTER PLAN

LAS TIENDAS A LA PENÍNSULA

LA PLAYA A LA PENÍNSULA

THE ECOLUX RESORT A LA PENÍNSULA

CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

SUSTAINABILITY

QUESTIONS?

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