RiverPool Project

You may then VOTE from your mobile phone ON-SITE ONLY April 17-21. This project aims to examine the indistinct identity of Jacksonville through the proposal of a public river aquatics facility. The project is to be an extension of the Jacksonville Landing into the St. Johns River. Serving primarily as a recreational facility with pools and boat house, RiverPool refers to growing up around rivers, creeks, and lakes in Jacksonville while also promoting the sustainability of the St. As there is already an ongoing initiative to clean the St Johns River, RiverPool serves as a confirmation in the rehabilitation of the river but brings an added incentive to keep our river clean. As a new engagement to the river, RiverPool recalls the historical attributes of our port city, from the wood docks to the ship building piers, as a means to not only revolutionize downtown, but also to evolve on the already existing typologies. RiverPool will also bring the experience of enjoying aquatic past times to the urban context, being a melting pot for anyone, from a lawyer to inner-city student to Shad Kahn, to enjoy a refreshing dip in our city’s main historical landmark and resource.