Coastal Dynamics Design Lab

NC STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF DESIGN

Who We Are

The CDDL is a community technical assistance initiative led by a team of landscape architects and environmental planners in the NC State College of Design.

Our Vision

Transform design, research, engagement, and teaching into action and tangible change for our community partners.

Our Work

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Project Highlights

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Belville Riverfront Studio (2024)

This studio aimed to enhance recreation, transportation, and economic opportunities while adapting parks, roadways, and amenities to address ecological challenges along the riverfront.

Pollocksville Floodprint

The Pollocksville Community Floodprint advances equitable, context-sensitive resilience as the town rebuilds after Hurricane Florence, unifying past studies, economic and land strategies, and townscape improvements.

Nicks Creek Longleaf Reserve

Approaches to conservation planning and programming that support the responsible and sustainable stewardship of this property’s unique and high-value land and water assets.

Princeville Floodprint

This study used “floodprinting”—an environmental and community planning method—guided by land and water relationships to help reimagine and rebuild flood-resilient Princeville.

“In working alongside NC State’s Coastal Dynamics Design Lab, our team was delighted by the student’s layered approach to thinking about design and resilience, leading us to some great new ideas for planning our project.”