| This paper considers the transformation of an extremely toxic, post-industrial site into a dynamic working model for bio-remediation research, development and education. It explores the architecture of landscape and built form as part of a phased remediation over a thirty-five year period of the former Standard Chlorine Chemical Company (SCC) site located in the Hackensack Meadowlands, New Jersey, a major declining industrial area close to several high density urban fabrics, including New York City. It proposes the initial development of a scientific research facility for the EPA to manage the in situ remediation of the SCC site with subsequent expansion to an EPA centre of excellence for research and development of technologies and strategies for similar superfund and brownfield sites throughout the Northeast and the eventual reversion to natural wetlands following the completion of its remediation work. A public educative component is integral to all phases. |
