Circle of Connection : New social venues of Inuvik

January 1, 2026Open Access

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The project aims to design a year-round public park that addresses flooding, social isolation, and cultural narrative continuity for Inuvialuit and Gwich’in populations.
Designed a landscape park on a three-baseball-field site with water-sensitive urban design principles.
Implemented a multi-stage ecological stormwater system and created inclusive community programming.
Utilized permafrost engineering guidelines for modular construction and connected community nodes.
Transformed underutilised land into a resilient public park supporting hydrological management.
Mitigated seasonal affective disorder and reduced youth substance use and screen dependence.
Embedded cultural narratives from Inuvialuit and Gwich’in, providing functional spaces for all generations.

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Graduate project designs a public park addressing social isolation and hydrological issues in Inuvik, suggesting community resilience.

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